Buhari mourns Emir of Dutse, describes him as agent of modernization
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the demise of Dr. Nuhu Muhammadu Sanusi, the first-class traditional ruler (Emir) of Dutse, the capital city of […]
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Nigeria records 244 confirmed cases of Lassa fever, 37 deaths in 16 states and FCT
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) registered 244 confirmed cases of Lassa Fever in 16 states and the FCT as at Jan. 22.
NAFDAC moves to intensify war against sub-standard, falsified medicines
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) will intensify the fight against substandard and falsified medicines in the country with the implementation of pharmaceutical traceability strategy to safeguard the health of the Nigerian populace.
Resident doctors call for increased funding of health sector
By Isaiah Eka The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has called for increased budgetary allocations to the healthcare sector to improve the quality of […]
Anambra: NAUTH resident doctors suspends warning strike over assault of member
By Lucy Osuizigbo-Okechukwu The Association of Resident Doctors, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Nnewi, Anambra, has called off its five-day warning strike over assault […]
Ensure regular health checks, Soludo urges Anambra residents
Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra on Wednesday urged residents to make regular health checks a lifestyle to prevent the silent killer diseases.
Kano Govt Confirms outbreak of Diphtheria in 13 LGs
By Aminu Garko The Kano State Government has confirmed the outbreak of Diphtheria in 13 Local Government Areas of the state. The state commissioner for […]
Patients lament as doctors’ strike continues in Abia
By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Umuahia, Patients in public hospitals in Abia have continued to bear the brunt of the ongoing strike by the Nigeria Medical Association […]
Court jails medical doctor 1 year for negligence
By Chinyere Omeire Justice Adedayo Akintoye of Lagos High Court sitting at the Tafawa Balewa Square, has sentenced a medical doctor, Ejike Orji, to one […]
Diphtheria: NCDC places Nigerians on alert
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has placed Bigerians on alert, following response to reports of diphtheria cases in Lagos and Kano states.
FCCPC domesticates Patients’ Bill of Rights in FMC Abuja
By Ginika Okoye The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), has domesticated the Patients’ Bill of Rights (PBoR) at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) […]
WHO plans TB vaccine accelerator council
he World Health Organisation (WHO) says the adverse impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Tuberculosis (TB) services has brought the urgency of vaccine development efforts into sharp focus.
Health journalists canvass proper strategies to address Nigerians’ needs
By Franca OfiliAssociation of Nigeria Health Journalists (ANHEJ) has advocated for proper strategies to address the health needs of Nigerians. This is contained in a […]
COVID-19: FG to establish 100 oxygen plants nationwide – Ehanire
By Folasade Akpan The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, says the Federal Government plans to establish 100 oxygen generation plants across the country to […]
COVID-19: Nigeria to screen arriving passengers using RTD
By Abujah Racheal The Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH) has said it will screen passengers coming into the country, using Rapid Diagnostic Test (RTD). Dr […]
Practitioners laud FG for signing Mental Health Bill
By Lilian U. Okoro Some mental health practitioners have commended the Federal Government for signing the Mental Health Bill into law. They made their views […]
Lassa Fever: No health worker infected in reporting week 52– NCDC
By Abujah Rachael The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says no new healthcare worker is infected in the reporting week 52, of the […]
COVID-19: Association faults FG’s stance on restricting travellers from China
By Oluwafunke Ishola The Association of Nigerian Private Medical Practitioners (ANPMP) has faulted the Federal Government’s restraint in placing a restriction on travellers from China […]
NMA seeks justice over gruesome murder of Dr. Uyi Iluobe
…Calls for enactment of law criminalizing violence against healthcare workers By Chimezie Godfrey The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, has condemned the gruesome murder of Dr. […]
My life or His Publicity? When Zulum made a call, By Isa Gusau
Our boss, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, my family and closest friends wouldn’t like what I am about to publicly reveal. I deeply apologise. Last […]
COVID-19: NCDC says travel restrictions did not have any public health benefits
By Abujah Racheal The Nigeria Centre for Disease and Prevention Control (NCDC), has said that recent experiences in the country with the arrival of the […]
Cholera Outbreak: Umahi visits patients, pledges to provide 10 boreholes, modern toilets
By Christian Ogbonna The Ebonyi Governor, David Umahi, said he would provide 10 boreholes for the people of Afikpo North local government area of the […]
UlTH assault: We record attacks every week – NMA
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Kwara Chapter, has said that it recorded physical or verbal attacks on its members almost every week. […]
Foreign-based doctor advocates investment in Nigeria’s health care system
By Joy Odigie An America-based Family Medicine Specialist, Dr Nosa Aigbe-Lebarty, says it is necessary to get both Nigerians within and outside the country to […]
Buhari reappoints Prof Moji Adeyeye as NAFDAC DG
President Muhammadu Buhari has reappointed the Director-General of National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Moji Christianah Adeyeye for a second […]