By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal The Kwara Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has inaugurated an Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (EmONC) Assessment and Improvement Plan of Action. Speaking at the dissemination meeting on Thursday in Ilorin, the Commissioner for Health, Dr Amina El-Imam, said the initiative wouldContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Catholic Women Organisation (CWO), Abuja Archdiocese, has unveiled plans for a multi-purpose secretariat aimed at promoting economic empowerment, healthcare access and spiritual development as part of its contribution to nation-building. The President of CWO, Abuja Archdiocese, Dr Mabel Ilukwe, said this during the 2026 Catholic WomenContinue Reading
Cancer By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government has operationalised oncology-preventive clinics in eight tertiary hospitals, strengthening Nigeria’s cancer prevention, screening and early-detection capacity nationwide. Minister of State for Health, Dr Iziaq Salako, confirmed this on Wednesday in Abuja at the 2026 World Cancer Day commemoration. The event, with the themeContinue Reading
By Celine-Damilola Oyewole The Wife of the President, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, on Thursday unveiled Nigeria’s First Baby of the Year 2026, born at exactly 12 midnight at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abuja. Born to the family of Mr and Mrs Celestine Adakole, baby Zion Adakole, was delivered via caesareanContinue Reading
