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Friday, June 5, 2026

Health

June 3, 2026

Dutch, Cameroonian charged with smuggling monkeypox into U.S.

Mr Kwe, a 38-year-old citizen of Cameroon, is a research fellow in Mr Munster’s section. The work of both men focuses on “emerging viral pathogens”.

Vincent Munster and Claude Kwe
June 2, 2026

FCTA targets 1.5 million children for health week

The programme targets immunisation services for children aged 12 to 59 months.

Federal-Medical-Centre-FMC-Jabi-Abuja
June 2, 2026

MRTB inaugurates digital portals, new standards for rehabilitation care

He said members of the public could now verify the licensing status of rehabilitation therapists and the accreditation status of facilities.

Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Board of Nigeria
June 2, 2026

Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu activate response mechanisms against Ebola spread

The Anambra, Ebonyi and Enugu governments say they have activated all necessary response mechanisms to prevent the spread of Ebola Virus Disease.

ealth worker with hazmat in Anambra
June 2, 2026

Kano govt moves to promote good menstrual hygiene practices

The Kano government has established a special unit to promote the health and well-being of adolescent girls and menstrual hygiene management.

Menstrual pads
June 2, 2026

NMA threatens indefinite strike over surgeon’s kidnap, gives Otti, Uzodimma 24-hour ultimatum

The NMA warned that failure to secure Mr Aguocha’s release would result in a “total and indefinite strike” in the state starting at 8:00 a.m, Tuesday.

Alex Otti, Hope Uzodimma
June 1, 2026

Nigerian Heart Foundation urges FG to strengthen measures against tobacco addiction

She said the tobacco industry had continued to devise new methods of attracting young people through innovative nicotine products.

Cigarette
June 1, 2026

45% of patients on admission in tertiary health facilities suffer malnutrition: WASPEN

She said it had become a silent epidemic, with the figure rising to 71 per cent among elderly patients in some hospital wards.

West African Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (WASPEN)
June 1, 2026

Cancer Society seeks strict implementation of Tobacco Control Act

The Nigerian Cancer Society has called for the strict implementation and enforcement of the National Tobacco Control Act 2015 to curb rising tobacco use and nicotine addiction.

Packs of cigarettes
June 1, 2026

Economic cost of tobacco consumption in Nigeria is N211 billion annually: NTCA

The economic burden of tobacco consumption in Nigeria totals roughly N211.2 billion annually, spanning direct healthcare costs and indirect losses from illness and premature death.

Nigerians smoking