Health

In the last 10 minutes

Malawi bans public health workers from owning private clinics Peoples Gazette16:20

In the last hour

Nigeria’s Rising NCDs Burden And The Call For Urgent Action Leadership, Nigeria15:26

In the last 4 hours

International Effort Builds Around Pandemic Pact Negotiations Independent Nigeria14:08

Lagos Health Management Seeks Media Collaboration In Sustaining Ilera Eko Awareness Campaign Independent Nigeria13:58

Kenya To Roll Out HIV Prevention Shots In March Channels Television13:54

Why Are More Under-50s Getting Colorectal Cancer? ‘We Don’t Know’ Channels Television13:54

In the last 8 hours

Yobe assembly probes alleged health workers’ misconduct, doctors’ shortage Peoples Gazette10:11

Understanding PID: Why It Matters In Infertility Treatment Independent Nigeria08:52

African Leaders Seek Full Operationalisation Of AMA To Safeguard Health Security Leadership, Nigeria08:49

Earlier today

Conflict, instability making pregnancy increasingly dangerous worldwide: WHO Peoples Gazette08:12

Nigeria: Lassa Fever Surge Threatens Health Workers AllAfrica07:53

Lasena Steam Bath Is Nature’s Answer To Modern Strain — Musa‑Elakama Independent Nigeria07:23

Johesu Opposes Sector Law Amendments, Urges National Assembly’s Immediate Rejection Independent Nigeria07:11

Nearly two-thirds of maternal deaths occur in war-prone countries: WHO Peoples Gazette07:01

Nigeria: Ncdc Issues Advisory As Lassa Fever Kills 2 Health Workers AllAfrica06:21

1 Dead, 2 More Cases Confirmed As Lassa Fever Hits Kano Leadership, Nigeria05:46

Lassa Fever: Nigeria Records 44 New Cases, 6 Deaths In 1 Week Leadership, Nigeria05:36

Gap between budgeted and released health funds is killing lives – Dr. Casmir Ifeanyi Vanguard, Nigeria04:22

Lagos pushes health insurance to end maternal, child deaths Vanguard, Nigeria04:22

Self-regulation key driver of CSO, media credibility — Eglai Vanguard, Nigeria04:22

Maternal health: How micronutrient supplement is tackling Nigeria’s anaemia crisis Vanguard, Nigeria04:22

Fsot upgraded to Nd-awarding Monotechnic amid occupational therapy shortage Vanguard, Nigeria04:22

Lassa fever surge threatens health workers The Daily Trust03:45

Yesterday

Fight against preventable diseases also your responsibility, Tinubu tells traditional, religious leaders Peoples Gazette23:14 17-Feb-26

Nigeria must prioritise medicine security: Niprd Peoples Gazette17:39 17-Feb-26

First lady inaugurates National Community Food Bank Programme campaign Peoples Gazette15:26 17-Feb-26

Afternoon recap: Health ministry sacks longstanding directors, gridlock on major highways, other top stories The Punch15:04 17-Feb-26

Panic At Teaching Hospital Over Alleged Vaccine Death, Edo Govt Debunks Claims Leadership, Nigeria12:39 17-Feb-26

Breathing in micro plastics can damage lungs, study warns Peoples Gazette12:13 17-Feb-26

Ncdc Issues Advisory as Lassa Fever Kills 2 Health Workers ThisDay Live11:05 17-Feb-26

Why are more under-50s getting colorectal cancer? – Report Vanguard, Nigeria07:20 17-Feb-26

Nigeria: Lassa Fever - Ncdc Raises Alarm Over Infections, Deaths Among Healthcare Workers AllAfrica06:16 17-Feb-26

NCDC raises alarm as Lassa Fever kills health workers, 16 infected as Benue confirms 11 cases, 4 deaths Champion Newspapers Limited04:40 17-Feb-26

Johesu alleges regulatory apartheid in proposed health act amendments Vanguard, Nigeria04:38 17-Feb-26

In the last 7 days

Acpn Slams Sachet Alcohol Reversal, Warns Of Rising Health Risks For Children Independent Nigeria21:36 16-Feb-26

Two health workers die from Lassa fever, 13 hospitalised: Ncdc Peoples Gazette21:06 16-Feb-26

Lassa Fever: Bauchi govt confirms 11 cases, four deaths Peoples Gazette20:16 16-Feb-26

Ncdc Confirms 165 Lassa Fever Cases, 31 Deaths In Five Weeks Channels Television19:38 16-Feb-26

Benue Govt confirms 11 cases of Lassa fever, 4 deaths Vanguard, Nigeria18:26 16-Feb-26

Lassa fever cases jump 57% in one week as 31 Nigerians die Vanguard, Nigeria18:06 16-Feb-26

70% of Nigerians living with epilepsy are untreated, neurological scientists say Peoples Gazette18:03 16-Feb-26

When healthcare comes home: How Ogun's health reforms are changing lives, one family at a time Legit NG17:12 16-Feb-26

Ncdc raises alarm as 15 health workers contract Lassa fever, 2 die Vanguard, Nigeria16:45 16-Feb-26

Au leaders push for full ratification of AMA treaty Peoples Gazette12:27 16-Feb-26

Ndlea Uncovers Airport Drug Rings, Foils Prison-Backed Smuggling Plot, Raids Lekki ‘Colos’ Lab ThisDay Live10:31 16-Feb-26

Katsina govt conducts free eye surgeries for 1,000 residents Peoples Gazette07:42 16-Feb-26

Six-year-old survivor, foundation seek free childhood cancer treatment in Nigeria Peoples Gazette22:44 15-Feb-26

Valentine: Federal Government, Experts Raise Alarm Over Maternal Health Risks Leadership, Nigeria15:08 15-Feb-26

We exceeded national measles immunisation target: Enugu Govt. Peoples Gazette07:47 15-Feb-26

Health Sovereignty: African leaders target 60% local manufacturing by 2040 Peoples Gazette21:57 14-Feb-26

Afe Babalola advises doctors to shun laziness, negligence The Punch11:26 14-Feb-26

Delta approves 2025 bursary awards for 33,064 students Peoples Gazette09:54 14-Feb-26

Disability: Advocates urge Govt to fund inclusive schools, therapy, Family support nationwide Vanguard, Nigeria08:06 14-Feb-26

Abuse of painkillers fueling Nigeria’s growing substance abuse crisis — Michael Okonkwo,… Tribune Online07:48 14-Feb-26

Valentine’s Day: Naca cautions against high-risk behaviour Vanguard, Nigeria07:46 14-Feb-26

N36m capital budget release: Nigerians slam FG over poor financing of healthcare Vanguard, Nigeria07:36 14-Feb-26

6 Die From Lassa Fever In Edo Leadership, Nigeria06:28 14-Feb-26

Imo First Lady Calls For Increased Cancer Fund To Protect Vulnerable Nigerians Leadership, Nigeria06:28 14-Feb-26

Bauchi Govt Seals Clinic Over Unsafe Blood Transfusion Leadership, Nigeria06:13 14-Feb-26

Forum Seeks Probe Of 2025 National Health Budget Implementation Leadership, Nigeria06:11 14-Feb-26

Tackling Nigeria’s Cancer Crisis Through Prevention, Equity Leadership, Nigeria00:41 14-Feb-26

Nigeria Seeks Health Security Sovereignty To End Foreign Aid Dependency In Africa Channels Television22:39 13-Feb-26

FG launches nationwide cancer awareness, free screening campaign Tribune Online21:24 13-Feb-26

Bioclinix Meets National Standards, Earns Mlscn Approval Independent Nigeria21:17 13-Feb-26

2026 Hajj: Jigawa to provide special meals for pilgrims with health challenges The Nation, Nigeria17:42 13-Feb-26

Experts, CSOs call for increased funding as non-communicable disease burden surges Peoples Gazette17:27 13-Feb-26

Africa Hosts Continental Health Leaders At World Health Summit Regional Meeting In Kenya Independent Nigeria13:39 13-Feb-26

Nigeria: Naca Warns Against Risky Sexual Behaviour On Valentines Day, Urges HIV Testing AllAfrica11:09 13-Feb-26

Icd: Ahf, Anambra Commits To Work Against New HIV Infections Independent Nigeria10:34 13-Feb-26

Oyo Strengthens Commitment To Youth Sexual, Reproductive Health Independent Nigeria10:34 13-Feb-26

Nard Condemns Assault On Doctor At FMC Owo Leadership, Nigeria09:24 13-Feb-26

Ilera Eko enrollment key to affordable, quality healthcare — Lashma Vanguard, Nigeria09:22 13-Feb-26

UN, FG, UK urge private sector to empower 3.7m IDPs Vanguard, Nigeria09:12 13-Feb-26

Kwara health agency presents lands to outstanding officers Peoples Gazette08:39 13-Feb-26

Ganduje Urges Foreign-trained Nurses On Skills Application Leadership, Nigeria08:23 13-Feb-26

Nurses’ Strike Grounds Activities At Kaduna Psychiatric Hospital Leadership, Nigeria07:22 13-Feb-26

Modelling the association of rainfall and temperature with malaria incidence in Adamawa State, Nigeria Nature.com07:17 13-Feb-26

WHO Guidelines: Reducing Maternal, Newborn Deaths From Sickle Cell Disease In Nigeria Independent Nigeria06:00 13-Feb-26

Over 573 new nicotine products flood Nigerian market – Cappa Vanguard, Nigeria04:06 13-Feb-26

Nafdac Debunks Claims Of Lagos Office Shutdown Independent Nigeria00:44 13-Feb-26

Insecurity, Disease Burden Limit Livestock Potential In Nigeria – Nvma President Independent Nigeria18:46 12-Feb-26

Expert seeks guideline alignment as hypertensive Nigerians now 30% Peoples Gazette16:27 12-Feb-26

Trust as the vaccine: Why community engagement will shape Nigeria’s Lassa Fever vaccine… Tribune Online15:37 12-Feb-26

Non-Alcoholic Wine: A Booming Business Searching For Quality Channels Television14:17 12-Feb-26

Nigeria: Enugu Vaccinates 1.5m Children Against Measles-Rubella AllAfrica11:21 12-Feb-26

No Woman Should Die of Cervical Cancer The Daily Trust11:16 12-Feb-26

1.5 million children receive measles, rubella vaccination in Enugu Peoples Gazette10:35 12-Feb-26

Lassa Fever: Kwara Govt Threatens Sanctions Against Food Processors, Street Vendors Over Poor Hygiene Channels Television10:11 12-Feb-26

Nigerian student’s death in UK triggers renewed fears over silent health crises abroad International Centre for Investigative Reporting09:07 12-Feb-26

Nigeria: Nigeria to Host the 2026 Inherited Blood Disorders Leadership Forum in Abuja AllAfrica06:16 12-Feb-26

NACA launches zero stigma campaign to combat HIV discrimination in Alimosho Tribune Online04:07 12-Feb-26

Chaplains are key to dispelling cancer myths in Nigeria — Research Vanguard, Nigeria01:37 12-Feb-26

FG, Lagos State declare war against HIV discrimination, launch new campaign Vanguard, Nigeria01:37 12-Feb-26

Collapse of Nigerian healthcare imminent without private sector, Hfn warns Vanguard, Nigeria01:37 12-Feb-26

Skin bleaching is public health crisis not beauty choice — Dermatologists Vanguard, Nigeria01:37 12-Feb-26

SereniMind spurs digital innovation for African youth mental wellness Vanguard, Nigeria01:37 12-Feb-26

Industrial harmony as catalyst for Nigeria’s health renaissance The Punch01:35 12-Feb-26

Nafdac’s sachet alcohol ban: Public health or economic pain? The Punch00:34 12-Feb-26

WHO urges countries to accelerate access to cataract surgery Peoples Gazette22:12 11-Feb-26

Lagos Nurses Tasked On Collaboration For Patients’ Integrated Care Leadership, Nigeria16:12 11-Feb-26

No directive to halt sachet alcohol enforcement, Nafdac insists Vanguard, Nigeria15:36 11-Feb-26

‘Unique’ AI-powered headset can predict epilepsy seizures — Researchers Tribune Online14:47 11-Feb-26

Declare national emergency on cancer, Senate tasks FG Vanguard, Nigeria14:45 11-Feb-26

Brazil launches world’s first single-dose dengue vaccine Peoples Gazette14:05 11-Feb-26

Free delivery kits given to 250 pregnant women monthly in Bauchi: Official Peoples Gazette12:33 11-Feb-26

Presidency, health ministry partner to prioritise women’s health Peoples Gazette09:40 11-Feb-26

Imo first lady seeks increased cancer treatment funding Peoples Gazette09:09 11-Feb-26

Violence, famine, disease fuelling rising death toll among children in Sudan: UN Peoples Gazette08:59 11-Feb-26

Lassa Fever: ARD president advocates hygiene to keep rodents away Peoples Gazette08:49 11-Feb-26

Nigeria: Experts Call for Urgent Action As Displacement, Conflict Widen Gaps in Nigeria's Cancer Care AllAfrica08:23 11-Feb-26

SereniMind Launches Pan-African Digital Push On Youth Mental Health Leadership, Nigeria05:42 11-Feb-26

Nephrologists converge on Maiduguri to address rising cases of kidney disease Vanguard, Nigeria05:08 11-Feb-26

The Hidden Cost Of Vision Loss: A Global Emergency Independent Nigeria04:33 11-Feb-26

Pharmacist Lawal Writes Tinubu Over Snakebite Tragedy , Demands Nigeria’s Healthcare Overhaul Independent Nigeria04:19 11-Feb-26

How Abnormal Bleeding Raises Fertility Concerns Independent Nigeria04:12 11-Feb-26

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