The training, organised by the Directorate of Nursing Services, Lagos State Health District V according to the post shared on Tuesday, brought together maternal healthcare providers from public health facilities across the district.

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Tuesday inaugurated the remodelled and expanded Ahoada Zonal Hospital, ending years of neglect that stalled the project across three successive administrations. The facility has been transformed into a 21st-century ultramodern medical centre with a 105-bed capacity. Originally a basic structure, the hospital’s scope was significantly expanded by the Fubara administration to include specialised units for surgery, radiology, intensive care (ICU), neonatal care, and modern…

Young people leaving care in England will now be entitled to free prescriptions, dental treatment and eye care until their 25th birthday under new government measures aimed at tackling health inequalities. The Department of health and social care (DHSC) said the support package also includes a pilot scheme offering paid NHS internships for care leavers and a guaranteed interview programme fo NHS jobs. A separate three-year pilot will focus on…

Nigeria has secured a place in global health decision-making following the appointment of the Director-General of the Nigerian Natural Medicines Development Agency (NNMDA), Prof. Martins Emeje, to the World Health Organisation’s Strategic and Technical Advisory Group on Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (STAG-TM). Emeje was selected alongside 19 experts drawn from different regions of the world and was further named a Co-Chair of the group at the WHO Global Summit…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has entered into a partnership with Taraba State University, Jalingo, to strengthen efforts at curbing drug abuse and illicit substance use among students and youths within and beyond the campus community. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Marwa, disclosed this when he received the Vice Chancellor of Taraba State University, Prof. Sunday Bako, who led members of the…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Thursday destroyed more than 618 tonnes of fake, counterfeit, substandard and expired regulated products valued at ₦10.19 billion in Kano State, in a major crackdown aimed at safeguarding public health. The large-scale destruction exercise, carried out at the North-West zonal level, took place at the Kalibawa Destruction Site along the Daura–Danbata Road in Kano. It covered a wide…

An intense surge in flu cases driven by a newly dominant virus strain is sweeping across Europe, placing health systems in several countries under severe strain, the World Health Organization has warned. The WHO said on Wednesday that at least 27 of the 38 countries in its European region were reporting high or very high levels of influenza activity. In six countries, including Ireland, Serbia, Slovenia and the UK, more…

No fewer than 127,550 children aged between zero and 59 months are being targeted for vaccination as the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in collaboration with the Bauchi State Government, commenced a seven-day mass immunisation exercise in Toro Local Government Area of the state. The exercise, which was flagged off in Tilde Ward, is aimed at tackling polio-related diseases, reducing child mortality and preventing other vaccine-preventable illnesses, according to the…

In an historical miles stone, Rivers State has emerged as the South-South Zonal Leader in the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) Primary Healthcare (PHC) Leadership Awards, marking the third consecutive year the state has topped the zone for outstanding performance in primary healthcare delivery. The recognition was announced at a ceremony held at the Bola Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja according to the post shared on Saturday. It indicated that…

Rates of pancreatic cancer among women under the age of 25 have risen by as much as 200% since  1990s, a worrying trend that has intensified concerns among oncologists as scientists uncover possible links between oral health and the deadly disease. New research from the NYU School of Medicine suggests that bacteria and fungi living in the mouth may play a significant role in increasing the risk of pancreatic cancer,…

Rivers State has recorded 54 cases of violence against children within school premises and 15 deaths linked to sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in 2025, raising fresh concerns over the safety of pupils across the state. The figures were disclosed by the Coordinator of the Rivers State Response Team on Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC), Mr Tombari Dumka-Kote, during a programme titled “Brushes for Justice: Young Voices, Powerful Message…

People living with mental health conditions may be entitled to financial support through the UK benefits system, amid growing concern over access to care and rising welfare costs. Earlier this year, the Health Secretary said too many people were being “written off” following mental health diagnoses and warned that many were “not getting the support they need” to remain in work. His comments followed Lord Darzi’s review of the NHS,…