Health
Plateau shuts schools over diphtheria threat
By Kazeem Waris The Plateau State Government has ordered the temporary closure of all public and private primary and secondary schools across the...
Lagos govt clears air on Randle hospital row, says patient got N93,950 free care
By Joyce Ekeh The Lagos State Government has dismissed allegations that officials at Randle General Hospital attempted to delay treatment or extort money...
NICRAT backs football legends’ war on cancer
By Desire Uzochukwu The National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment, NICRAT, has thrown its weight behind a charity football match featuring former...
WIPC 2026: Stakeholders seek stronger investment in women, girls’ nutrition
By Chidimma Oparaochaekwe Stakeholders have called for increased investment in the nutrition, education and economic empowerment of women and girls, warning that poor...
FG unveils 14 new environmental, public health curricula
By Joyce Ekeh The Federal Government has unveiled 14 new curricula for Environmental Health and Public Health programmes in polytechnics and monotechnics across...
Hygiene: Nigeria moves against substandard sanitary pads
Desire Uzochukwu Nigeria is set to tighten standards for menstrual hygiene products as the government, regulators, manufacturers and development partners confront concerns over...
Diphtheria: Nigeria battles over 10,000 confirmed cases in 2026
By Joyce Ekeh Nigeria is battling a significant diphtheria outbreak, with more than 10,000 confirmed cases recorded in 2026, while Kano, Borno and...
Diphtheria: Nasarawa confirms 15 cases, 11 in Keffi
By Joyce Ekeh The Nasarawa State Ministry of Health has confirmed 15 cases of diphtheria across three local government areas, with the majority...
