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Health

December 27, 2025

Thousands climb Bima Hill in dazzling festival kick-off

No fewer than 6,445 youths on Saturday, mounted Bima Hill to mark the 2025 Annual Cultural Festival of Hina Community in Yamaltu/Deba LGA, Gombe.

Bima Hill
December 24, 2025

Kaduna moves against Avian influenza

Mr Abba assured stakeholders that all reports would be treated professionally and in the collective interest of the poultry sector.

Kaduna State Government
December 24, 2025

NCDC warns of Lassa fever, meningitis outbreak during Xmas, New Year

Jide Idris, NCDC director-general, gave the warning in a signed public health advisory on Wednesday.

Xmas party
December 23, 2025

Delta to sanction health workers charging pregnant women, under-five children from 2026

He said the new government policy will ensure more and better health care for the people.

Delta Governor, RT. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori [Photo: Facebook/ Sheriff]
December 23, 2025

Unvaccinated children accounted for over 77% of measles cases: NCDC

The NCDC said, “Only one LGA, Eti-Osa in Lagos State, had an ongoing measles outbreak in November, with no new outbreaks reported during the month.”

Measles
December 23, 2025

Lassa fever kills two in Plateau

The commissioner condemned the unwholesome practice carried out in some slaughter slabs, where meat is washed with contaminated sewage water.

Lassa-fever
December 23, 2025

FG moves to regulate online pharmacy services

Mr Pate said it was geared towards modernising healthcare delivery and enabling Nigerians to access affordable medicine, no matter where they live.

Pharmacy
December 23, 2025

WHO unveils traditional medicine global library

The World Health Organisation on Monday unveiled the Traditional Medicine Global Library.

HERBAL AND ORTHODOX MEDICINES
December 22, 2025

Kaduna govt recruits 1,800 health workers

Mr Yusuf-Jamo said the screening exercise was conducted fairly.

Governor of kaduna state Uba Sani
December 22, 2025

UBTH inaugurates Japan-donated 160-slice CT scan machine

Ms Ize-Iyamu noted that the cutting-edge technology would enable timely medical interventions

Idia Ize-Iyamu