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Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Health

October 29, 2026

Kogi govt to distribute 3.14 million mosquito nets to households

The commissioner said designated personnel in uniform bearing the malaria logo would distribute the free nets.

Mosquito nets
October 29, 2026
October 29, 2026

Experts canvass collaboration to translate health innovations into tangible solutions 

Mr Morah said correcting inaccurate data had helped change the country’s understanding of its treatment coverage.

Africa CDC
October 29, 2026

NAFDAC destroys N8 billion worth of fake, banned products in North-Central

Mrs Adeyeye noted, “Research has shown that early exposure to alcohol affects the brain and other vital organs such as the liver and kidneys.”

NAFDAC
October 29, 2026

Marwa urges women, youths to prioritise mental health

Mr Marwa urged women and young Nigerians seeking to grow their businesses and access global markets to safeguard their physical and mental health.

Marwa addressing audience
October 29, 2026

Dybul returns as Global Fund’s executive director

Mr Dybul’s appointment came amid changing global health financing realities and evolving priorities in efforts to end AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria.

Mark Dybul
October 29, 2026

Africa must strengthen health workforce ownership, financing: Experts

Some health experts have called on African countries to strengthen ownership of health workforce development and increase domestic financing.

Healthcare workers
October 29, 2026

Nasarawa govt moves to improve health workers’ welfare

The Nasarawa government says it is working to improve the welfare package of health workers to attract and retain qualified workers in the state’s health facilities.

Health workers in Nasarawa
October 29, 2026

Borno intensifies hygiene campaign in schools, communities

The Borno government says it is intensifying efforts to promote handwashing and hygiene practices in schools and communities to prevent infections and improve public health.

Borno schoolchildren
October 29, 2026

154 students hospitalised after being administered Praziquantel tablets alive: Police

One hundred and fifty-four students were hospitalised after being administered Praziquantel tablets.

Government Science Secondary School, Batagarawa