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Health

February 11, 2026

Presidency, health ministry partner to prioritise women’s health

“There is a lack of knowledge on how to access and understand the services the government has provided,” said Ms Steinacker.

Adanna Steinacker
February 11, 2026

Imo first lady seeks increased cancer treatment funding

Chioma Uzodimma has called for an increase in the cancer treatment support fund to ease the financial burden on vulnerable patients.

Chioma Uzodimma
February 11, 2026

Violence, famine, disease fuelling rising death toll among children in Sudan: UN

UN aid agencies have warned that relentless violence, famine and disease are fuelling a rising death toll among children in Sudan.

Sudanese kids
February 11, 2026

Lassa Fever: ARD president advocates hygiene to keep rodents away

Mr Adewale gave the advice during an interview on Tuesday.

Rats
February 10, 2026

FG inaugurates committee to modernise polytechnic laboratories

Mr Alausa said the initiative aimed to phase out obsolete equipment in the polytechnics.

ministerial implementation committee
February 10, 2026

Cross River records high measles–rubella vaccine uptake

Ms Kenneth attributed the high acceptance to awareness efforts by the state and local governments.

Vaccination
February 10, 2026

Reps urge teaching hospitals to revive research mandate

Mr Umoh said many teaching hospitals had abandoned their research mandate and were operating mainly as general hospitals.

House of Representatives,
February 10, 2026

Expert seeks inclusion of mental healthcare in insurance scheme, PHCs

Mr Omogbohun said, “Imagine a Nigeria where mental health is given the same importance as physical health.”

Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital Yaba
February 10, 2026

Kaduna, UNICEF inaugurate medical oxygen pipeline system at Yusuf Dantsoho hospital

The Kaduna government and UNICEF have inaugurated and handed over the Yusuf Dantsoho Medical Gas Pipeline system to strengthen access to life-saving oxygen services.

KDSG, UNICEF inaugurate medical Oxygen pipeline system at Yusuf Dantsoho hospital
February 9, 2026

Ebonyi launches statewide measles, rubella vaccine campaign

She described the vaccine as safe, effective, and provided free of charge by the government.

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