Health Deputy gov applauds telemedicine initiative during Ahoada commissioning December 30, 2025 Helen Okechukwu Rivers State Deputy Governor, Prof. Ngozi Odu, has commended the state’s Primary Health Care Task Force for its innovative telemedicine initiative, describing it as a significant milestone in healthcare delivery.…
Health Explosion hits Kebbi hospital quarters, police investigate December 30, 2025 Helen Okechukwu An early morning explosion damaged a building within the staff quarters of the General Hospital in Bagudo, Kebbi State, on Tuesday, the Nigeria Police has begun a full-scale investigation. The…
Health How to spot fake Kiss condoms: NAFDAC gives Nigerians key tips December 29, 2025 Helen Okechukwu The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has released detailed guidance to help Nigerians distinguish genuine Kiss condoms from counterfeit versions, amid rising concerns over fake…
Health Lagos reinforces social protection for elderly PWD December 29, 2025 Helen Okechukwu The Lagos State Government has reinforced its social protection agenda by extending financial and medical support to elderly persons with disabilities (PWD) and elderly caregivers of children with disabilities across…
Health Bauchi expands child health services, immunises 3.7m in 2025 campaign December 29, 2025 Helen Okechukwu Bauchi State has expanded its child health services by immunising about 3.7 million children during the 2025 Measles/Rubella (MR) vaccination campaign, achieving full coverage of the targeted population and strengthening…
Health Resident doctors warn of fresh nationwide strike over unimplemented MoU December 29, 2025 Damilola The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has raised the alarm over a possible nationwide shutdown of medical services, warning that a new round of industrial action may be unavoidable…
Health British biotech deploys gene-edited mosquitoes in East Africa’s malaria fight December 28, 2025 Helen Okechukwu A British biotechnology company is preparing to roll out gene-edited mosquitoes in Djibouti City, marking a new phase in East Africa’s battle against malaria as traditional control methods lose effectiveness.…
Health Nigeria must sustain vaccination despite global disease risks – Tomori December 28, 2025 Helen Okechukwu Nigeria cannot afford to relax its immunisation efforts as long as infectious diseases remain a threat anywhere in the world, a consultant virologist, Prof. Oyewale Tomori, has warned, stressing that…
Health NDLEA nabs ex-convict, cargo agents over UK-bound cocaine at Lagos airport December 28, 2025 Helen Okechukwu The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a previously convicted drug trafficker and three cargo handlers following the interception of a cocaine consignment destined for the United Kingdom…
Health FRSC cautions motorists as festive traffic rises in Cross River December 26, 2025 Helen Okechukwu The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has cautioned motorists against drunk and drug-impaired driving as vehicular movement increases across Cross River State during the festive season. The warning was issued…
