Nigeria Identifies Two Suspected Ebola Cases in North-East
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has identified two suspected cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Nigeria’s North-East region. Both individuals […]
Month: October 2026
Lagos Assembly Backs Recruitment of Optometrists to Expand Eye Care in Primary Healthcare Centres
By Bilkis Abdulraheem Lawal The Lagos State House of Assembly has reaffirmed its support for improved primary healthcare delivery in the state, backing efforts to […]
UNICEF, Partners Remove Data Costs for Students Using Digital Learning Platforms
By Bilkis Abdulraheem Lawal The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and its network partner have introduced free data access to selected educational platforms in Nigeria […]
Clearing The Air: Why Smoke-Free Public Spaces Matter Across Nigerian States
By Emmanuel Onwuka Pregnant and seeking routine antenatal care, Khadija Yunusa never expected a visit to Aisami Health Clinic in Sani Mai Nagge Ward, Gwale […]
FG CONFIRMS EBOLA CASE IN ABUJA, BEGINS CONTACT TRACING
By Bilkis Abdulraheem Lawal The Federal Government has confirmed a case of Ebola disease in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The Minister of Health and […]
WHO Urges Regional Vigilance as Nigeria Confirms Imported Ebola Bundibugyo Case
By Bilkis Abdulraheem Lawal The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged countries across the region to strengthen Ebola surveillance and emergency preparedness following Nigeria’s confirmation […]
FAAN Heightens Airport Surveillance Following Confirmed Ebola Case in FCT
By Bilkis Abdulraheem Lawal The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has heightened vigilance across airport operations following a confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease […]
The Money Behind the Smoke: Who Will Pay for Tobacco Control in Nigeria?
By Emmanuel Onwuka At just 16 years old, Abubakar Salau was receiving treatment for snuff addiction at the psychiatry ward of Karu General Hospital, as […]
Art Can Drive Health Conversations, Inspire Action — Experts Tell Fine Art Students
By Bilkis Abdulraheem Lawal Public health experts and mental health professionals have urged young artists to harness the power of creativity to communicate health messages, […]
Helicopter Crash-Lands in Igbokoda, Ondo State
A helicopter has crash-landed in Igbokoda, headquarters of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. The incident occurred on Monday, with details, including the number […]