Health
Governor Okpebholo Covers Medical Expenses for Fire Victim and Other Patients
The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has stepped in to ease the financial burden of medical expenses for victims of a...
Taraba Hospital Under Strain as Lassa Fever Fatalities Climb
Medical authorities in Taraba State are reporting increasing pressure on healthcare facilities as a surge in Lassa fever cases and deaths pushes one...
Epidemic Alert: Lassa Fever Claims More Lives in Jalingo
The Federal Medical Center (FMC) Jalingo is battling a severe Lassa Fever outbreak, with 42 deaths recorded between November 2025 and March 2026,...
FEC Approves Demolition, Reconstruction of Carter Bridge in Lagos
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the demolition and reconstruction of the Carter Bridge in Lagos as part of efforts to improve...
Sokoto Launches Major Polio Vaccination Drive for 1.2 Million Children
Sokoto State has launched a four-day polio vaccination campaign targeting about 1.2 million children under five. Health workers will be deployed across the...
NCDC Calls for Urgent Action as Lassa Fever Cases Rise in Nigeria
As cases of Lassa fever rise across Nigeria, the Nigerian Center for Disease Control (NCDC) has urged state authorities to strengthen their response...
Drug Shortages, Funding Cuts Threaten Nigeria’s NTD Elimination Drive
As the world marks the 2026 World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Day, Nigeria’s fight against the diseases faces mounting challenges that experts warn...
Nigeria Set to Introduce Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Injection
Nigeria is preparing to receive a new long‑acting HIV prevention medication called lenacapavir in March 2026. The injectable drug, which requires just two...
