Monday, October 13, 2025
Home Health

Health

Why Sleep and Exercise Are Your Ultimate Self-Care Tools By: Aliyu Khadijah Gana In the fast-paced, demanding world we live...

By: Aliyu Khadijah Gana In the fast-paced, demanding world we live in, the term "self-care" has become a popular buzzword. We see it in...

Drink up: The essential role of water in your daily Health

By Zainab Mukhtar Madigawa Many people neglect to drink water consistently. It is not uncommon for individuals to consume water one day and completely...

FG restates commitment to sustainable health financing, universal coverage

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s health financing system to ensure Universal Health Coverage (UHC) for all citizens. Dr Iziaq Salako,...

Moringa in Northern Nigeria: A Tree that Heals and Nourishes

By Khadija Hamisu Daninna Moringa, scientifically known as Moringa oleifera and locally called Zogale in Hausa, has been described in research as a miracle...

Ganye Yadiya: Tradition, Healing, and the Debate Between Culture, Medicine

By Musa Abdulsalam Saad Many assume that using local herbs for healing has disappeared in Northern Nigeria. However, a closer look at rural communities shows...

Modern Medicine vs. Traditional Remedies: Why People Still Struggle to Choose

By Fatima Ibrahim Sani In Nigeria — and across much of Africa — health decisions often come down to a crossroads: the hospital or the...

Why Society Overlooks Honey for Sugar — And Why It Matters by Fatima Ibrahim Sani

By Fatima Ibrahim Sani In a world where health awareness is growing, it’s surprising that many people still prefer refined sugar over honey. Honey is...

Gov. Idris approves 6 months maternity leave for female workers

Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi, has approved the immediate implementation of a six-month maternity leave for pregnant women in the Kebbi State Civil Service. Idris...

Jigawa increases funding for free basic healthcare scheme

The Jigawa State Executive Council has approved increased funding for its free basic healthcare initiative, J-Basic, which targets vulnerable and other residents across the...

Nurses give FG 7-day strike notice

The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM-FHI) has given the Federal Government a 7-day notice, urging it to improve welfare, provide fair...

NARD urges better incentives to halt brain drain

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has warned that the ongoing brain drain of medical professionals will continue unless the government addresses the...

Over 600 Malnourished Nigerian Children Died In Six Months — MSF

More than 600 malnourished children have died in northern Nigeria in six months after failing to receive proper care as foreign aid dries up,...

Most Read

LG Chairman, Finance Director Jailed Over N54m Contract Fraud in Kebbi — ICPC

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured the conviction of two officials of Sakaba Local Government Area in Kebbi...

Council of State approves nomination Prof. Joash Amupitan as the new Chairman of INEC

The National Council of State has approved the nomination of Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN) from the North-Central as the new Chairman of...

ICPC to Prosecute ‘Journalist’, Alkazim Kabir over Alleged 14M Fraud

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has announced plans to prosecute one Mr. Alkazim Kabir, also known as ‘Abbati Kabiru...

Health promotion key to stronger health system — WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO), says effective health promotion remains one of the most efficient and cost-saving strategies to strengthen Nigeria’s health system. Dr...