FG Activates Emergency Response as Diphtheria Outbreak Hits Kano, Katsina
By Jelili Gbadamosi The Federal Government has stepped up efforts to contain a diphtheria outbreak in Kano and Katsina states,
August 28, 2026
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Category: Health
Sule Orders Investigation Into Alleged Sale of Donated Hospital Equipment
By Jelili Gbadamosi Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has directed the state Ministry of Health to investigate the alleged disappearance
August 26, 2026
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NHIA Expands Cancer Care Support as Patients Get Up to N400,000 for Radiotherapy
By Jelili Gbadamosi The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has expanded its support for cancer treatment by introducing a cost-sharing
August 23, 2026
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Nigeria Secures 500 Million Dollars for Vaccines, Primary Health Care From Gavi
By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun Nigeria has secured about five hundred million dollars support for vaccines and primary healthcare from Gavi. This
July 31, 2026
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NAFDAC Commences Mop-Up of Banned Sachet Alcohol, Sub-200ml PET Bottles
By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has commenced enforcement of the ban
July 23, 2026
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Yobe Rapid Response Team Intervenes to Contain Rabies Outbreak in Damaturu
By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun The Yobe State Pilot Livestock Development Program has successfully averted a potential health crisis following a swift
July 12, 2026
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Hantavirus Scare Ends As WHO Confirms Zero New Cases
By Ayomide Awe The World Health Organisation has officially closed the chapter on a hantavirus outbreak that rattled passengers and
July 3, 2026
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Rivers Government Shuts Six Health Facilities, Arrests Seven Over Alleged Child Trafficking, Medical Quackery
By Our Reporter The Rivers State Government has sealed six health facilities, including five hospitals and a patent medicine store,
June 23, 2026
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EBOLA VIRUS DISEASE: FAAN INTENSIFIES SURVEILLANCE, PREVENTIVE MEASURES AT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS
By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) reassures the travelling public and stakeholders that robust preventive measures
May 21, 2026
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NMA Suspends Strike in Akwa Ibom Hospitals, Continues Action at UUTH, University of Uyo
By our Reporter The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Akwa Ibom State branch, has suspended its industrial action in all health
May 17, 2026
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