Public Health
World Cancer Day Polaris Bank Launches Nationwide Free Cancer Screening Initiative
Ahead of World Cancer Day marked on February 4 2026 Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to community health and social responsibility with...
Imo Begins Statewide Measles Rubella Vaccination Campaign Across 27 LGAs
The Imo State Government has commenced a statewide measles rubella vaccination campaign across all 27 local government areas of the state as part...
Survey Reveals Over Half of Nigerian Minors Buy Alcohol Independently as Underage Drinking Rises
A new national survey has revealed alarming trends in underage alcohol consumption in Nigeria, showing that more than half of Nigerian minors now...
Australia Endures One of Its Hottest Januaries as Climate Pressure Intensifies
Australia has experienced one of its hottest Januaries on record, with national temperature averages remaining well above historical norms across much of the...
Canada Unveils Updated National Climate Adaptation Strategy
Canadian federal officials unveiled an updated climate adaptation strategy on January 31 2026 aimed at strengthening resilience to extreme weather and long term...
Brazil Reports Record Levels of Wildfire Activity in the Amazon
Brazilian environmental agencies reported on February 1 2026 that wildfire activity in the Amazon region has reached record levels raising alarm over deforestation...
Public Health Officials Alarmed by Rising Civilian Deaths Linked to Extreme Cold
Public health authorities across the United States and several other countries raised urgent concerns on January 29 as civilian deaths linked to extreme...
International Health Authorities Condemn s on Medical Facilities During Iran Unrest
Global health organizations strongly condemned reported attacks on hospitals and medical workers during recent unrest in Iran, calling the incidents a serious violation...
Extreme Cold Weather Claims Dozens of Lives Across the United States
Dozens of people have been confirmed dead across the United States as extreme cold weather continued to grip large parts of the country,...
NAFDAC Resumes Full Enforcement of Sachet Alcohol Ban, Says No Company Shut Down
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has resumed full enforcement of the ban on alcoholic beverages packaged in...
