Health FG urges states to fund neglected tropical diseases control January 30, 2026 Fatimah Idera The Federal Government has called on state governments to mobilise domestic funding to strengthen the control and eventual elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in Nigeria. Deputy Minister of Health,…
Health Rivers vows to end neonatal, maternal mortality January 27, 2026 Helen Okechukwu In the bold step to reduce the increasing rate of neonatal and maternal death in the state, the Rivers State Government has vowed to upscale its services to zero reoccurrence.…
Health Africa ends mpox emergency following sharp fall in infections January 24, 2026 New Daily Prime Africa is no longer in the grip of a public health emergency over mpox though the viral infection “remains endemic in several settings”, the head of region’s disease monitoring centres…
Health Opinion Experts urge men to speak up on sexual health: 5 key urologist insights January 24, 2026 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi In an era where misinformation spreads rapidly online, leading urologists are calling on men to prioritize open discussions about sexual health, emphasizing that many common issues are not only treatable…
Health Police probe alleged defilement of two minors in Rivers January 21, 2026 Helen Okechukwu The Nkpolu Police Division, Mile 3 Diobu, under the Rivers State Police Command, has commenced investigation into the alleged defilement of two minorsan 11-year-old girl and a 10-year-old boy by…
Health Rivers shooting: One dead, barrister arrested January 20, 2026 Helen Okechukwu One person has been confirmed dead while eight others sustained injuries following a shooting incident in Omoku, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area (LGA)of Rivers State. The incident occurred in the early…
Health Treated baby wraps cut malaria cases by two-thirds in Ugandan trial January 16, 2026 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso Researchers in Uganda have found that treating baby-carrying wraps with the insect repellent permethrin reduced malaria cases in infants by almost two-thirds. Malaria kills more than 600,000 people worldwide each…
Health Fubara’s health insurance drive saving lives in Rivers — RIVCHPP January 15, 2026 Helen Okechukwu The Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP) has described the health insurance initiative of Governor Siminalayi Fubara as a life-saving intervention that is steadily transforming access to healthcare across…
Health WHO urges Nigeria, others to raise taxes on sugary drinks, alcohol January 14, 2026 Fatimah Idera The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on governments, including Nigeria, to increase taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol to improve public health and save lives. WHO warns that these…
Health HYPREP boosts emergency healthcare in Ogoni with 5 new ambulances January 14, 2026 Helen Okechukwu Emergency medical care in Ogoniland received a significant lift on Tuesday as the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) rolled out five newly acquired ambulances to strengthen frontline health response across…
