Health

The Federal Government said it had intensified monitoring and screening procedures at all points of entry in response to the ongoing outbreak of the Ebola Virus Disease in the Democratic …

For generations, many women in Kano State placed their trust in rituals such as rubutu and herbal seeds, believing these practices would guarantee safe delivery. The rituals were passed down …

Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, has flagged off a strategic initiative aimed at tackling maternal and newborn mortality in the state. Martha Nyam, the Deputy Governor’s spokesperson, in a …

With an estimated 75,000 maternal deaths in 2023—equivalent to one every seven minutes—Nigeria has been described by the WHO as the most dangerous country to give birth. In response, community …

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) sealed a chemical and water packaging factory in the Damangaza district, Apo Waru, in the Federal Capital Territory on …

Taiwo Oyedele, chairman, presidential fiscal policy and tax reforms committee has disclosed that a draft policy is currently underway to channel revenues from excise taxes on alcohol, tobacco, and sugar-sweetened …

Lukman Abdulmalik In Kano State, fertility remains among the highest in Nigeria, while modern child spacing techniques are gradually gaining ground, many families still grapple with misconceptions, cultural resistance, and …

For many families in Kano State, healthcare was once a heavy burden, an expense so daunting that it often meant choosing between survival and financial ruin. Today, the Kano State …

Lukman Abdulmalik In the bustling community of Kumbosto Local Government Area of Kano State, childbirth traditions continue to shape women’s choices, with many expectant mothers opting for home delivery rather …

The Federal Government says it plans to enrol 44 million Nigerians into the national health insurance scheme by 2030, as part of efforts to expand coverage and cut down high …