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Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH) has reinforced its partnership with the Rivers State Ministry of Health in advancing cancer prevention,...

RSUTH, Rivers ministry of health strengthen collaboration on cancer prevention

Health February 5, 20262 Mins Read

Cholera

WHO, UNICEF, Gavi restart cholera vaccines after three years

Health February 4, 20262 Mins Read

The Bayelsa State Government has taken a major step towards improving safety and emergency healthcare delivery on its

Bayelsa enhances waterway safety with deployment of water ambulances

Health February 4, 20262 Mins Read

The Rivers State Government has reiterated its resolve to drastically reduce maternal and newborn deaths, declaring full commitment to the Maternal and...

Rivers fully embraces MAMII to ensure safe delivery

Health February 3, 20262 Mins Read

World Cancer Day: Tobacco, infections drive preventable cancer burden

February 2, 2026

Rise in undisclosed donations sparks concern for WHO’s independence

4.6 billion people still lack essential health services, WHO says

February 2, 2026

ACIP member sparks backlash on vaccine guidance

February 1, 2026

Nigerians have taken to social media to criticise the Federal Government (FG) over the alleged lack of antivenom drugs in hospitals across the country...

Nigerians slam FG as fast-rising singer dies from snakebite in Abuja

February 1, 2026

Over one billion people with NTDs face mental health burden, WHO warns

January 30, 2026

Over one billion people with NTDs face mental health burden, WHO warns

Health January 30, 20262 Mins Read

With notable cases of mental health crisis, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that…

FG urges states to fund neglected tropical diseases control

Health January 30, 20262 Mins Read

The Federal Government has called on state governments to mobilise domestic funding to strengthen the…

Rivers vows to end neonatal, maternal mortality

January 27, 2026

Africa ends mpox emergency following sharp fall in infections

January 24, 2026

Experts Urge Men to Break Silence on Sexual Health: 5 Key Insights from Urologists

Experts urge men to speak up on sexual health: 5 key urologist insights

January 24, 2026

Commission of Police, Rivers state, Olugbenga Adepoju

Police probe alleged defilement of two minors in Rivers

January 21, 2026

Commission of Police, Rivers state, Olugbenga Adepoju

Rivers shooting: One dead, barrister arrested

January 20, 2026

Treated baby wraps cut malaria cases by two-thirds in Ugandan trial

January 16, 2026

The Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP) has described the health insurance initiative of Governor Siminalayi Fubara as a...

Fubara’s health insurance drive saving lives in Rivers — RIVCHPP

January 15, 2026

WHO urges Nigeria, others to raise taxes on sugary drinks, alcohol

January 14, 2026

Emergency medical care in Ogoniland received a significant lift on Tuesday as the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) rolled out five newly...

HYPREP boosts emergency healthcare in Ogoni with 5 new ambulances

January 14, 2026

NAFDAC Headquarter

NAFDAC assures nestlé infant formula is safe for Nigerian babies

January 13, 2026

Commission of Police, Rivers state, Olugbenga Adepoju

Police confirm death of six in Rivers community

January 12, 2026

NDLEA operatives display seized illicit drugs during an enforcement operation in Ebonyi State.

NDLEA arrests 157 suspects, seizes over 134kg of illicit drugs in Ebonyi

January 12, 2026

PCN inducts 175 foreign pharmacists, urges ethical standards

January 12, 2026

FCT resident doctors during a press briefing in Abuja, vowing to continue their strike over unpaid salaries and poor working conditions.

Resident doctors suspend January 12 strike

January 11, 2026

Resident doctors demand reinstatement ahead of planned strike

Resident doctors demand reinstatement ahead of planned strike

January 10, 2026

FCT resident doctors during a press briefing in Abuja, vowing to continue their strike over unpaid salaries and poor working conditions.

JOHESU, NARD strikes threaten patients care — FMC boss

January 9, 2026

The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) have thrown their weight behind Edo State's planned measles and rubella...

WHO, UNICEF back Edo’s measles–rubella vaccination campaign

January 9, 2026

The Kaduna State Government has commenced the closure of illegal Colleges of Health Sciences operating across the state, as part of measures to safeguard public

Kaduna seals illegal health colleges to protect public safety

January 8, 2026

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