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Health

March 24, 2026

Delta govt approves recruitment of over 700 health workers

Mr Onojaeme gave assurance that the recruitment process would be transparent and merit-based,

Delta Governor, RT. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori signing a document
March 24, 2026

Indonesia strengthens fight against tuberculosis

The TB vaccine candidate M72/AS01E has entered phase 3 clinical trials in Indonesia.

Indonesia
March 24, 2026

NCDC raises alarm over worsening meningitis cases in North

Mr Idris said outbreaks were largely driven by serogroup C, which had replaced serogroup A.

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention
March 24, 2026

Experts urge early TB testing

Mr Adesokan, speaking on Tuesday in Ibadan, said tuberculosis was curable when diagnosed early and preventable through collective action.

Tuberculosis patient
March 23, 2026

EU support helps 40,000 malnourished children in Yobe

Ms Adamu noted that malnutrition prevalence in Yobe fell to about eight per cent in 2022 before rising to 10.9 per cent in 2023.

malnourished children
March 23, 2026

EU announces €288 million grant to Nigeria’s health, agriculture sectors

Mr Baudu said the event was built on the strong momentum generated at the 2023 EU-Nigeria Strategic Dialogue.

European Union
March 23, 2026

Nigeria begins HIV prevention injection rollout

Mr Salako said the rollout marked a significant step toward ending HIV and AIDS as a public health threat by 2030.

Lenacapavir
March 23, 2026

5,397 tuberculosis cases recorded in Plateau in 2025: Commissioner

The commissioner stated that the diagnoses and treatment of tuberculosis were absolutely free of charge.

tuberculosis
March 23, 2026

UN chief advises women on accelerating progress on water, sanitation

UN secretary-general António Guterres has called on women to accelerate progress toward water and sanitation for all.

Kids playing with water
March 23, 2026

Delta govt honours autistic teen cyclist on awareness ride

The visit formed part of his long-distance ride from Enugu through Anambra, with Lagos as the final destination.