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Health

March 27, 2026

Kwara to vaccinate 1.2 million children against polio

Ms Elelu appealed to traditional, community, and religious leaders for support.

Polio vaccination
March 27, 2026

Prolonged use of smartphones, laptops poses health challenges, expert warns

The expert noted that many people remained unaware of the dangers posed by electromagnetic waves and stressed the need for increased public sensitisation.

Person(s) using smartphones
March 27, 2026

Russia delivers 313 tonnes of medical aid to Iran

The shipment, the second batch of medical supplies provided to Iran, was transported by rail to the city of Astara.

Medical aid
March 27, 2026

Over 23,000 people undergo Seplat, NNPC eye screening

The ‘Eye Can See’ Joint Venture initiative of Seplat Energy said it conducted free eye screenings for 23,447 people over nine years.

The ‘Eye Can See’ Joint Venture initiative of Seplat Energy
March 25, 2026

Kwara relaxes environmental sanitation rule over Saturday’s mock UTME

Ms Musa-Buge said that the modified sanitation exercise became necessary to allow students sitting the UTME mock examination to access their centres in different parts of the state.

JAMB
March 25, 2026

Nigeria unveils 2026–2030 national HIV prevention plan

Ms Ilori said, “Nine out of ten new adult infections now occur among ordinary Nigerians.”

HIV kits
March 25, 2026

Kano govt deploys motorcycles to boost tuberculosis screening

The Kano government has launched a fleet of motorcycles to enhance grassroots screening for tuberculosis to curb the spread of the disease.

Kano health ministry
March 25, 2026

AHF seeks increased funding for HIV/AIDS, TB treatment

AIDS Healthcare Foundation has called for increased budgetary allocation to the health sector, particularly for HIV/AIDS and TB treatment.

HIV PATIENTS used to illustrate the story
March 24, 2026

World Tuberculosis Day: Kano govt intensifies fight, treats 720 patients

The commissioner said 913 persons were diagnosed with the disease in Kano, while 720 were successfully treated.

World Tuberculosis Day