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Reps Speaker Lights up Schools, Hospitals, Others in Zaria with Solar Energy
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has flagged off the installation of solar systems to power hospitals, schools, security outposts, and other public facilities in Zaria Federal Constituency.
“To the…
Group Takes Dementia Management and Awareness Campaign to Medical Students in Ebonyi
A public health promotion and awareness organisation, the Ebonyi Dementia Support Group (EDSG) has called for knowledge-driven promotion of care for people living with dementia in Ebonyi State
Speaking at an awareness programme…
FG Unveils Local Herbs-based Medicines for Treatment of Cancer, Ulcer, Hepatitis B, BP, Others
The Federal Government has unveiled seven herbal medicines developed by the Nigeria Natural Medicine Development Agency (NNMDA) for the treatment and management of prostate cancer, colorectal cancer, peptic ulcer disease, hypertension, high…
Kalu’s Bills to Establish College of Nursing, Midwifery, FMC in Bende Pass Second Reading
Two health-related bills sponsored by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu to establish a Federal College of Nursing and Midwifery, Nkpa and a Federal Medical Centre, Bende, both in Bende…
Africa Stakeholders on Brain Health Urge Nigeria To Lead in Continent’s Dementia Prevention…
Brain health stakeholders on Wednesday June 28, 2026 gathered on Abuja to deliberate on emerging trends in brain health issues, as they impact Africans.
The event which attracted participants from the health policy…
FG Releases N763million to States for Ebola Prevention Programme
The federal government has approved the release of N763.2 million for states in Nigeria as part of a programme put in place to enable states strengthen their preparedness against the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD).
Each state…
Nigerian Senate Okays Agency for Malaria Elimination
The Senate Tuesday passed for third reading , the bill seeking for establishment of National Agency for Malaria Elimination in Nigeria and other related matters .
This is as the sponsor of the bill , Senator Ned Nwoko ( Delta…
Ebola Virus Spreads in DRC, Uganda, 344 Cases Confirmed, 64 Fatalities Recorded
The Ebola virus infection outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has continued to escalate with 344 Confirmed cases as at June 2, 2026 by the country’s ministry of health.
Neighbouring Uganda has also confirmed 15 cases and…
EBOLA Outbreak: Nigeria’s NCDC Intensifies Efforts on Surveillance, Preventive Measures
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has intensified surveillance and preventive measures across the country as the Ebola outbreak in parts of central Africa continues to spread in Congo DRC and neighbouring…
FCTA Health Secretary Offers 150 Free Insurance Slots to NUJ FCT Members
The Mandate Secretary of the FCTA Health Services and Environment Secretariat (HSES), Dr. Adedolapo Fasawe, has offered 150 free health insurance enrollments to members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council.
The…