Health Meningitis outbreak in UK kills 2, leaves 27 Critical March 20, 2026 Fashingson Southeast England is on high alert following what Health Secretary Wes Streeting has called an “unprecedented” outbreak of meningococcal disease. Centered in the county of Kent, the crisis has already…
Health NAFDAC warns Nigerians over circulation of fake cancer drugs March 19, 2026 New Daily Prime By Jeremiah Aminu The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public notice warning Nigerians concerning the circulation of fake cancer drugs across the…
Health Africa still leads in child deaths—WHO, UNCEF March 18, 2026 Helen Okechukwu Sub-Saharan Africa remains the world’s deadliest region for young children, accounting for roughly 2.8 million under-five deaths in 2024, even as global child mortality continues its long-term decline, according to…
Health Ethical journalism can promote healing for child victims – UNICEF March 16, 2026 New Daily Prime The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has emphasised that responsible and ethical journalism can play a crucial role in helping child victims of abuse and violence recover from their experiences,…
Health Soldier rescues 7-year-old from alleged barracks abuse March 5, 2026 Helen Okechukwu Authorities at the Nigerian Army Training Centre (NATRAC) in Kontagora, Niger State, have opened an investigation into an alleged case of child abuse involving a seven-year-old girl within the Kontagora…
Health Report: Childhood obesity set to affect 220 million by 2040 March 4, 2026 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso More than 220 million children worldwide could be living with obesity by 2040 unless urgent action is taken, an international report has warned. New figures from the World Obesity Federation…
Health Nigeria to receive HIV prevention drug Lenacapavir March March 2, 2026 Damilola The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has disclosed that Nigeria is set to receive Lenacapavir, a new HIV prevention medication described as highly effective in stopping HIV…
Health Rivers intensifies fight against maternal mortality February 26, 2026 Helen Okechukwu The Rivers State Primary Health Care Management Board has stepped up efforts to reduce pregnancy-related deaths with the inauguration of a specialised committee to review and respond to maternal and…
Health Nigeria News New study finds sperm swim faster in summer, slowing down in winter February 25, 2026 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi A new international study has found that sperm move faster during the summer months and slow down in winter, shedding fresh light on how seasons may influence male fertility. The…
Health Rivers boosts health manpower with fresh recruitment, promotions February 24, 2026 Helen Okechukwu The Rivers State Government has stepped up efforts to strengthen its healthcare system through large-scale recruitment and career advancement for medical personnel across the state. Governor Siminalayi Fubara announced that…
