Health

Cancer cases among Nigerian youth rising, NCS warns, citing environmental exposure and weak state cancer control plans The President of...

NAFDAC warns the public against fake recruitment scams and urges verification through official channels to avoid being defrauded The National...

NDLEA seeks national support for alternative development programme to curb cannabis cultivation and boost rural livelihoods The National Drug Law...

Nigeria snakebite crisis worsens as half of health facilities lack capacity to treat victims amid antivenom shortages and poor infrastructure...

AI Breast Cancer Screening detects more cancers and eases radiologist workload, a landmark Swedish trial published in The Lancet shows...

NAFDAC alcohol sachet ban targets high-strength drinks in small packs, citing serious public health risks and early alcohol exposure for...

Anambra health facilities sealed as state government shuts 54 hospitals over unprofessional practices, reopening 15 after compliance The Anambra State...

Kano government estimates 600,000–700,000 babies will be born in 2026, highlighting health worker deficit and plans to recruit more personnel...

Nigeria doctor shortage worsens as licensed medical practitioners drop to 40,000, far below the 300,000 needed, amid rising emigration and...

NCDC dengue cases Sokoto rise in November 2025 with six confirmed infections and one death; public urged to adopt preventive...