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Latest health stories from across Nigeria, updated every 4 hours.
FG expands cancer funding, local drug production
Mr Aliyu said the government had introduced measures to make cancer care more affordable, although treatment remained beyond the reach of many Nigerians. The post FG expands cancer funding, local drug production appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Isah and Kayode
Very early in the morning in one of the months of 1985, Johnson, my kid brother, who was… The post Isah and Kayode appeared first on TheCable.
Orange group introduces Cannon PM for better night-time cold recovery
Orange Group has strengthened its position in Nigeria’s consumer healthcare market with the nationwide introduction of Cannon PM, a dual-action night-time medication designed to provide relief from cold and flu symptoms while promoting restful sleep. The launch reflects the…
Troops kill ISWAP cameraman, identify Palestinian terrorist trainer, Moroccan doctor in Borno forest
The military says it has neutralised an Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) cameraman and recovered multimedia materials… The post Troops kill ISWAP cameraman, identify Palestinian terrorist trainer, Moroccan doctor in Borno forest appeared first on TheCable.
Oyedepo to congregants: Get your voter cards — we have a say in who governs us
David Oyedepo, presiding bishop of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, has asked members of the church to obtain… The post Oyedepo to congregants: Get your voter cards — we have a say in who governs us appeared first on TheCable.
Nigerians donate N13m to Ikechukwu Nweke, actor battling cancer
Destiny Etiko, the Nigerian actress, on Sunday, announced that public donations for Ikechukwu Nweke have reached N13 million,… The post Nigerians donate N13m to Ikechukwu Nweke, actor battling cancer appeared first on TheCable.
Experts urge stronger systems as Nigeria’s digital health investment hits $271m
Experts have called for stronger policies, infrastructure and institutional support to ensure that Nigeria’s rapidly growing digital health ecosystem translates into improved healthcare outcomes. They made the call at the 2026 annual conference of the Private Sector Health…
Zulum lays foundation stone for 100-bed capacity Kwaya/Kusar General Hospital
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has on Saturday performed the groundbreaking ceremony for a new 100-bed sapacity General Hospital in Kwaya/Kusar Local Government Area of the state. The multi-million naira hospital was in fulfillment of the Governor’s promise made The…
Delayed containment of Ebola could cost DRC and Uganda billions
Over US$700 million in additional health financing is needed to rapidly contain and prevent a wider regional crisis. The post Delayed containment of Ebola could cost DRC and Uganda billions appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Surrogacy misconceptions persist in Nigeria, says expert Dr Peace Mmewurum-Udeh
Dr Peace Mmewurum-Udeh, a Fertility Counsellor at Making Families Surrogacy Limited (MFSL), speaks with The Guardian about misconceptions surrounding surrogacy, the challenges facing intended parents and surrogates, and the importance of legal, medical and emotional support…
Lassa Fever: Death toll hits 221 as fatality rate rises above 2025 level – NCDC
The agency disclosed this in its Lassa fever situation report for epidemiological week 26, released on Friday The post Lassa Fever: Death toll hits 221 as fatality rate rises above 2025 level – NCDC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Kaduna Issues Urgent Health Advisory As Diphtheria Cases Rise Among Children
Diphtheria is a highly contagious bacterial infection that primarily affects the nose and throat and spreads through coughing, sneezing, close physical contact with infected persons, or sharing contaminated personal items. The post Kaduna Issues Urgent Health Advisory As…
Turkey Fines Over 100 Doctors For Caesarean Deliveries
The country has the highest rate of C-section births among the OECD's 38 nations, according to the last available data from 2023, with around 615 such procedures out of every 1,000 live births that year. The post Turkey Fines Over 100 Doctors For Caesarean Deliveries appeared…
Zamfara approves six-month maternity leave for female civil servants
Mr Haidara said the approval reflected Governor Dauda Lawal’s commitment to strengthening exclusive breastfeeding and improving nutrition outcomes for infants across the state The post Zamfara approves six-month maternity leave for female civil servants appeared first on Premium…
Lassa fever surges as Nigeria records 66 cases, 7 deaths in 3 weeks
… 23 states affected, NCDC raises fresh alarm By Chioma Obinna Nigeria is witnessing a renewed surge in Lassa fever infections, with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, (NCDC), reporting 66 confirmed cases and seven deaths within three consecutive…
Cancer claims more lives in Africa than AIDS, Malaria, Tuberculosis- FG
…Advocates deployment of cutting edge solutions The federal government has said that Africa faces a serious challenge from the scrouge of cancer which kills more than war and is killing more Africans than AIDS, Malaria and Tuberculosis combined. Quoating The post Cancer claims…
Southern Kaduna residents receive Katung’s free Hepatitis B vaccination
, Several residents in Southern Kaduna communities turned out in large numbers at Primary Health Centres (PHCs)) for the first phase of Senator Sunday Marshall Katung’s free Viral Hepatitis B vaccination program. The 3-day vaccination exercise which ended on July The post…
FG expands emergency healthcare system to 34 states, plans digital dispatch platform
The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako, disclosed this on Thursday while declaring open the 11th Annual Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Intensive and Critical Care Society of Nigeria (I-CCSN) in Abuja. The post FG expands…
NARD renews call to protect health workers following assault on doctor in Kwara
According to NARD, the incident occurred on Wednesday at the Emergency Paediatrics Unit of UITH after the death of a baby receiving treatment at the hospital. The post NARD renews call to protect health workers following assault on doctor in Kwara appeared first on Premium Times…
Governor Otu approves funds to establish kidney dialysis entre in Ogoja
Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has approved funding for the completion of a kidney dialysis centre at the General Hospital, Ogoja, in a significant move to improve access to specialist healthcare services for residents of the state’s The post Governor Otu…
Christopher Musa: Bandits threatened to kill abducted Oyo pupils if troops advanced
Christopher Musa, minister of defence, says the bandits who kidnapped pupils and teachers from three schools in the… The post Christopher Musa: Bandits threatened to kill abducted Oyo pupils if troops advanced appeared first on TheCable.
El-Rufai didn’t hold political meeting during medical consultation, says aide
Muyiwa Adekeye, media aide to Nasir el-Rufai, says the former Kaduna governor did not violate any order of… The post El-Rufai didn’t hold political meeting during medical consultation, says aide appeared first on TheCable.
Africa CDC reports progress, warns Ebola outbreak outpacing response in DR Congo
According to Mr. Mankoula, laboratory capacity has improved significantly, with health authorities now able to conduct more than 2,000 Ebola tests daily across affected areas. The post Africa CDC reports progress, warns Ebola outbreak outpacing response in DR Congo appeared…
Pharmacists must redefine profession to remain relevant, says Dr Afolabi
Renowned pharmacist, healthcare strategist and entrepreneur, Dr.Adetutu Afolabi, has challenged Nigerian pharmacists to redefine their role in the country’s healthcare system by embracing innovation, leveraging technology and making their contributions more visible to improve…