Health

By Taiwo Niyi, KWARA | The Kwara State Government has trained 25 medical personnel on Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (CEMONC) to enhance the safety of mothers and newborns during childbirth. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony of the 14-day residential training in Ilorin, Commissioner for Health, Dr. Amina El-Imam, …

The Kwara State Government has taken proactive steps to tackle the rising cases of kidney disease by offering free screenings to over 400 residents at the Kwara State University Teaching Hospital (KWASUTH), Ilorin. The initiative, organized as part of activities marking the 2025 World Kidney Day, focused on early detection …

By Ekpenyong Emmanuel Pope Francis’s health has taken a positive turn, according to the Vatican. The 88-year-old pontiff, who has been hospitalized with pneumonia since February 14, has shown stable clinical conditions, with no fresh breathing crises reported. The Vatican’s evening medical bulletin on Thursday stated that Francis’s blood work …

By Chibuzor Alli, LAGOS | The Lagos State Government has unveiled the Pathway to Malaria Pre-Elimination & Digitization Programme, a bold initiative aimed at drastically reducing malaria cases through digital innovation, improved case management, and stronger public-private partnerships. Speaking at a press briefing at the Lagos State Ministry of Health, …