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Plateau Expands Eye Care Services to Tackle Preventable Blindness
The Plateau State Government says it is strengthening eye care services and working to reduce avoidable blindness as the state joins activities marking the 2026 World Sight Day on October 8. The Plateau State Government has renewed its commitment to reducing avoidable blindness and expanding access to quality eye care services across the state. The…
Cardiovascular Diseases Claim Over 200,000 Nigerian Lives Annually
More than 200,000 Nigerians reportedly die from cardiovascular diseases each year, highlighting the growing burden of heart-related conditions and the need for stronger prevention, early detection and treatment. Nigerian Heart Foundation (NHF) has warned that over 200,000 Nigerians die from cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) yearly, urging Nigerians to embrace heart-healthy lifestyles from childhood to reduce the country’s…
Natasha Warns Poor Rural Healthcare Threatens Mothers, Newborns
Natasha has raised concerns over inadequate healthcare services in rural communities, warning that limited access to essential maternal and newborn care is putting mothers and babies at risk. Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has warned that poor healthcare infrastructure and inadequate medical personnel in rural communities are putting mothers and newborns at risk, urging stronger investment in healthcare…
NCoS Contains Cholera Outbreak At Kano Custodial Centre
The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) says the cholera outbreak at the Kano Custodial Centre has been contained following laboratory confirmation on September 23, 2026, in collaboration with Kano State public health authorities. Cholera vaccine The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has confirmed that a recent cholera outbreak at the Kurmawa Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kano…
Ebola Outbreak Continues To Spread In DR Congo Province, WHO Warns
The World Health Organisation has warned that Ebola remains active in hotspots across a key province of the Democratic Republic of Congo, despite government indications that the national outbreak may have peaked in August. A trainer makes a note of the start time on a health workers personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during a training by…
FG Distributes Over 200,000 Maternal Kits, Targets 2.9m Pregnant Women By 2028
The Federal Government has distributed more than 200,000 maternal health kits as part of efforts to expand access to essential healthcare and reduce preventable maternal and neonatal deaths, with 2.9 million pregnant women and families targeted for support by 2028, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Mohammed Ali Pate, said. The Federal Government…
Zamfara Postpones School Resumption By Two Weeks Over Diphtheria Prevention
The Zamfara State Government has extended the school resumption date by two weeks to strengthen measures against diphtheria, urging schools to use the period to clean and decontaminate their premises and provide adequate handwashing facilities. Zamfara is located in the North-West region of Nigeria The Zamfara State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has extended…
Chibeda Rides From Nigeria To France Alone, Inspiring Hope And Redefining African Women’s Image
Chibeda’s solo motorcycle journey from Nigeria to France was more than an endurance challenge—it was a powerful statement about representation, resilience and changing perceptions of African women. Chibeda When Chienyenwa Amadi set out on a solo motorcycle journey from Nigeria to France, many thought she was taking on an impossible challenge. She says she’s not…
Kano, Borno, Plateau, Five Others Account for 98% of Nigeria’s Diphtheria Cases — NCDC
The NCDC says nine states are responsible for 98% of confirmed diphtheria cases in Nigeria, with 48 confirmed cases and four deaths recorded between August 24 and 30, 2026. Tetanus and diphtheria blood test, conceptual image. (Photo by WLADIMIR BULGAR/SCIENCE PHOTO LI / WBU / Science Photo Library via AFP) The Nigeria Centre for Disease…
Deadlocked Jury Forces Mistrial In US Mother’s Triple-Murder Trial
The trial of Massachusetts mother Lindsay Clancy ended without a verdict after jurors failed to reach a unanimous decision over whether she was criminally responsible for the deaths of her three children, though the judge temporarily delayed the ruling to allow an emergency appeal. Kevin Reddington, defense attorney for Lindsay Clancy, and Lindsay Clancy look…
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