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Following predictions of significant rainfall and flooding, the Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention has put ten states on high alert, alerting the affected areas to an increased risk of disease epidemics, including cholera. According to forecasts from the Federal Ministry of Environment and the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, parts of Adamawa State, Enugu State, Kaduna State, Kogi State, Niger State, Osun State, Oyo State, Plateau State, Taraba State, and Kwara State will see heavy rainfall between April 13 and 17, 2026, according to a statement issued on Wednesday by Jide Idris, Director-General of the NCDC.

Parkinson's disease is widely associated with visible symptoms such as tremors and stiffness, but experts say the condition often begins much earlier with subtle, easily overlooked signs. These early indicators, largely non-motor in nature, can emerge years before diagnosis, frequently mistaken for stress, ageing or lifestyle changes.

Dental experts raised concerns about the antibacterial chemical Triclosan, which was previously added to some toothpaste. They warn that growing evidence linking the substance to potential health risks has led to its removal from several oral-care products. Initially introduced to improve oral hygiene by fighting harmful bacteria, triclosan was widely used in toothpaste formulations. However, recent studies suggesting possible cancer risks and other systemic effects have prompted many manufacturers to discontinue its use.

Following the suspension of the nationwide industrial action by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) at University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, has stated that it will resume work on Wednesday at 8:00 a.m. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan on Tuesday, ARD UCH President Dr. Uthman Adedeji confirmed that members would abide by the national mandate. NAN remembers that, in response to the federal government's refusal to comply with its demands, NARD had previously instructed its members nationwide to commence an indefinite strike.

The Association of Radiographers of Nigeria has raised alarm over what it described as a legislative move aimed at undermining the radiography profession and transferring its statutory responsibilities to the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria. ‎The association’s President, Dr. Musa Dembele, issued the warning on Saturday while addressing journalists at the Kano NUJ Press Centre.

In an effort to guarantee sustainable healthcare finance, the Federal Government has announced plans to gradually eliminate reliance on donor assistance in the battle against HIV and tuberculosis (TB) by 2030. At the 2026 World TB Day celebration in Abuja, where authorities also unveiled the Multisectoral Accountability Framework for TB (MAF-TB) and a long-acting injectable HIV prevention medication, Lenacapavir, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare Muhammad Ali Pate made this statement. According to him, Nigeria is changing its approach to health financing so that programs for essential illnesses are independent of outside funding.