The Senate has passed a bill seeking to establish a National Agency for Malaria Elimination saddled with the responsibility of preventing, controlling and ultimately eliminating malaria in Nigeria.

The bill, sponsored by Ned Nwoko, scaled third reading on Wednesday after the Senate considered and adopted the report of its Committee on Health (Secondary and Tertiary), chaired by Ipalibo Banigo.

Presenting the report on behalf of Banigo, Sampson Ekong said the proposed agency would serve as the central body responsible for coordinating national efforts aimed at preventing, controlling and ultimately eliminating malaria in Nigeria.

The Senate said the agency seeks to mark a shift in the country’s approach to malaria management from treatment-focused interventions to preventive and elimination strategies.

“The agency, when established, will help shift the country’s approach from curative measures to prevention and eventual elimination of malaria,” it stated.

(Source: The SUN)

The Niger State Branch of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has directed doctors at Jummai Babangida Aliyu Maternal and Neonatal Hospital, Minna, to withdraw their services following the alleged assault of a house officer while on duty.

In a letter dated June 1, 2026, the association said the affected doctor, Joanne Husseini, was allegedly assaulted during official duty at the hospital.

The NMA condemned the incident, stating that healthcare workers should not be subjected to intimidation or assault while carrying out their professional responsibilities.

The association further noted that the incident was not the first of its kind at the facility and announced the immediate withdrawal of clinical services by doctors until concerns raised by the house officers are addressed.

Recall also that a particular incident occurred at the Federal Medical Centre, Bida where a nurse on duty was molested by some youths alleging that the nurse criticised the leadership nature of the present administration.

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Sunday revealed how he has managed diabetes for more than four decades.

Obasanjo spoke at the launch of the “Lagos to the World” expedition, a global road journey aimed at promoting cancer awareness, early detection and African integration.

The event was held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

Speaking about his own health journey, Obasanjo disclosed that he has lived with diabetes for more than 40 years.

Obasanjo attributed the management to his active lifestyle, disciplined diet, regular exercise, adequate rest, routine medical check-ups, and strict adherence to prescribed medications.

(Daily Trust)