HEALTH

World No Tobacco Day 2026: WHO Warns Nicotine Addiction is ‘Engineered’ to Target Youth world-health-organization-glass-building-260nw-1659733405

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World No Tobacco Day 2026: WHO Warns Nicotine Addiction is ‘Engineered’ to Target Youth

Editor May 31, 2026

By Fatima Saka The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa has raised alarm over what...

Menstrual Dignity Ignores in Humanitarian Aid, Experts Warn Menstrual-phase-title-1200x900 (1)

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Menstrual Dignity Ignores in Humanitarian Aid, Experts Warn

Editor May 30, 2026

By Fatima Saka Menstrual health advocates have raised concerns over the systemic neglect of menstruating individuals in...

Drug Abuse: Expert Urges FCT Teens to Reject ‘One Puff, One Pill’ Temptation IMG-20260530-WA0005

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Drug Abuse: Expert Urges FCT Teens to Reject ‘One Puff, One Pill’ Temptation

Editor May 30, 2026

The women and girls’ health advocate, Mrs Mercy David-Adejo, has urged teenagers in the Federal Capital Territory...

Menstrual Hygiene: Soludo’s Daughter Urges Girls to Prioritise Health, Education IMG-20260529-WA0029

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Menstrual Hygiene: Soludo’s Daughter Urges Girls to Prioritise Health, Education

Editor May 29, 2026

By Fatima Saka Awka, Nigeria — Mrs Ifeatu Soludo, Anambra State Woman Leader of the City Boy...

Tinubu Launches NEMSAS, Unveils 151 Ambulances to Boost Emergency, Maternal Healthcare Nationwide IMG_20260529_110923_248~2

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Tinubu Launches NEMSAS, Unveils 151 Ambulances to Boost Emergency, Maternal Healthcare Nationwide

Editor May 29, 2026

By Fatima Saka Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday launched the National Emergency Medical...

Mrs. Soludo 25,000 Sanitary Pads Distributed to Anambra Schoolgirls IMG-20260528-WA0016

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Mrs. Soludo 25,000 Sanitary Pads Distributed to Anambra Schoolgirls

Editor May 28, 2026

The wife of the Anambra State Governor, Dr. Nonye Soludo, has disclosed that over 25,000 packs of...

World Menstrual Hygiene Day: NAWOJ FCT Calls for End to Stigma, Improved Access to Sanitary Products IMG-20260526-WA0009

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World Menstrual Hygiene Day: NAWOJ FCT Calls for End to Stigma, Improved Access to Sanitary Products

Editor May 28, 2026

By Fatima Saka The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter, has joined...

FG Hails ATBUTH Breakthrough in Nigeria’s healthcare innovation space IMG-20251008-WA0016

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FG Hails ATBUTH Breakthrough in Nigeria’s healthcare innovation space

Editor May 23, 2026

The Federal Government has commended the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH), Bauchi, for achieving a...

FG Flags Off Nationwide Distribution of CEmONC Equipment, Rallying All Tiers of Government to Cut Maternal, Newborn Deaths in Nigeria IMG-20260522-WA0041~2

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FG Flags Off Nationwide Distribution of CEmONC Equipment, Rallying All Tiers of Government to Cut Maternal, Newborn Deaths in Nigeria

Editor May 22, 2026

By Fatima Saka Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government of Nigeria on Friday officially flagged off the...

FG Deploys Essential Medical Equipment to 251 Hospitals Nationwide, To Boost Healthcare Outcomes in Nigeria DSC_6108DR-1024x678

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FG Deploys Essential Medical Equipment to 251 Hospitals Nationwide, To Boost Healthcare Outcomes in Nigeria

Editor May 21, 2026

……Ties Funding to Results Under Health Sector Reforms By Fatima Saka The Federal Government has announced the...