Sokoto-Born Pediatrician Becomes Head of Paediatrics at Kavarna General Hospital, Bulgaria
From Aminu Alhussaini, Sokoto. Nigerian-born medical doctor Dr. Bello Mode Dange has been appointed Head of the Paediatric Department at
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May 23, 2026
May 23, 2026
Health
Public health updates, medical breakthroughs, and wellness news in Nigeria.”
Meningitis outbreak kills 33 in Sokoto as cases surge across eight LGAs
By Gbolahan Salman, SokotoThe Sokoto State Government has confirmed the death of 33 children following a fresh outbreak of cerebrospinal
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Community Leaders Deliberate on Resource Conflicts in Sokoto North, South
By Bashar Muhammad Dange A community roundtable on natural resource management and conflict prevention has been convened in Sokoto North
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UNICEF Raises Alarm as 500,000 Children Face Severe Malnutrition in Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara
The United Nations Children’s Fund has raised serious concern over the growing malnutrition crisis affecting children in northwestern Nigeria, revealing
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Nigeria Faces Severe Shortage of Public Health Physicians — APHPN President Warns
Nigeria is grappling with a serious shortage of public health physicians, a development that is affecting the country’s healthcare system
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Kurawa Outbreak: Sokoto Govt Says Patients Responding to Treatment
By Fahad Faruk Galadanchi Patients affected by the suspected cerebrospinal meningitis outbreak in Kurawa village, Sabon Birni Local Government Area
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Sokoto Cracks Down on Diversion as UNICEF Delivers Lifesaving Nutrition Supplies
By Fahad Faruk Galadanchi The Sokoto State Government has launched a sweeping crackdown on the diversion of nutrition commodities following
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Sokoto Governor Launches Polio Immunization Campaign in Sokoto, Warns Against Misuse of Funds
Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu has officially flagged off the 2026 Outbreak Response (OBR) campaign against poliovirus in Sokoto State,
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FG Links Animal Welfare to Food Security
The Federal Government says improving animal welfare is key to boosting food security and economic growth in Nigeria. Speaking at
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Kebbi to Distribute Over 3 Million Insecticide-Treated Nets to Households
By Yusuf Gwandu The Kebbi State Government is set to distribute over 3.1 million insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) to households across
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NAFDAC DG urges more investment in women, children’s well-being
The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has called for
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NDLEA arrests UK-bound 74-year-old grandpa, intercepts 339,800 bottles of codeine in Abuja, Lagos
Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has arrested a 74-year-old grandpa for drug trafficking at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, NAIA,
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Nigeria Issues Alert on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
The Federal Ministry of Health has issued a stark “Public Health Alert” regarding the rapid rise of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
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The “Social Health” Movement Takes Center Stage
In 2026, the definition of “being healthy” has undergone a radical transformation. While the last decade focused on the “lonely
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