CJN resigns on health grounds
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Justice Tanko Muhammad has resigned from his position, citing health grounds. The CJN’s Special Assistant on Media, Mr Isah […]
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Employee/Employer safety: FG calls for improved Occupational Safety, Health
The Federal Government has called for a safe and healthy working environment and conditions, especially in the informal sector, for the protection of both employees […]
FG hands over completed livestock health centre to FCTA
The Federal Government, on Wednesday in Abuja handed over the livestock health centre built and equipped for treatment of animals to the Federal Capital Territory […]
Vaccines: Nigeria seeking technology on manufacturing — Health Minister
The Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH), has said that emphasis is now shifting from the urgency for the country to manufacture its own vaccines, to […]
USAID supports Nigerian states, wants education, health, others improved
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), says it is supporting Nigerian state governments in preparation for their 2023 budget to ensure a robust […]
Monkeypox: Enugu State Govt steps up health surveillance
The Enugu State Government has stepped up surveillance against the spread of monkeypox in the 14 local government areas of the state. Dr George Ugwu, […]
FRSC urges Nigerians to embrace cycling for health living
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Osun Command, has advised residents of the state to embrace cycling for healthy living. The Sector Commander, Mr Paul […]
Zipline, Kaduna State begin drone deliveries to health facilities
Zipline, an instant logistic company, on Friday completed its first medical drone deliveries to health facilities in Kaduna State. Mr Daniel Marfo, Senior Vice President […]
Alleged blasphemy: Judge’s ill-health stalls Kano cleric’s trial
The trial of a Kano cleric, Sheikh Abduljabbar Kabara, was on Thursday stalled due to ill-health of the Judge, Malam Ibrahim Sarki-Yola, of an Upper […]
Yobe govt. designates 356 clinics for maternal, child health services
Yobe goverment has designated 356 health facilities to enhance implementation of the Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) programme in the state. The Commissioner for […]
Health agency explains universal health coverage
The Plateau State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (PLASCHEMA) has sensitised journalists to the importance of Universal Health Coverage in the state. Speaking the event on […]
Malaria remains significant public health threat, says WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says malaria remains a significant public health and development challenge with about 95 per cent estimated 228 million cases occurring […]
AbdulRazaq reiterates commitment to quality health delivery
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara has reiterated his commitment to improved and quality healthcare service delivery in the state. AbdulRazaq made this […]
Expert calls for increased awareness on mental health
By Stella Kabruk A medical doctor, Dr Joyce Oseghale, has called for massive awareness on mental healthfor better understanding and for fast recovery by patients. […]
Edo Primary Health Care Agency commences polio vaccination April 9
By Ruona Isikeh Edo State Primary Health Care Development Agency (EDSPHCDA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, will, on Saturday, commence an “Outbreak Response” […]
PSC currently reviewing travel advisory, public health safety measure -NCDC DG
The Presidential Steering Committee (PSC) on COVID-19 says it is currently reviewing the travel advisory and public health safety measures. The Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for […]
FG investing heavily on road construction, Health – Minister
By Ibironke AriyoThe Minister of State, Works and Housing, Mr Mu’azu Sambo, says the Federal Government is investing heavily on road construction and rehabilitation to […]
Ill health: Court dismisses Nnamdi Kanu’s request for DSS DG to give oral evidence
By Taiye Agbaje A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, dismissed a motion filed by leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, […]
Borno Govt. confirms abduction of health worker by ISWAP
By Hamza Suleiman Borno Government on Wednesday confirmed the abduction of a health worker with the General Hospital Gubio, Mr Bulama Geidam, by the Islamic State […]
WHO says Europe faces big decisions on health
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on European countries to concentrate more on health than they did before the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. WHO Europe […]
NGO trains 800 Ebonyi health workers
By Douglas Okoro The Integrated Health Programme (IHP), an NGO, says it has trained over 800 health workers in Ebonyi to strengthen Primary Health Care […]
NYSC D-G restates commitment to strengthening health, well-being of rural dwellers
By Victor Nwachukwu The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has restated its commitment to strengthening the health and well-being of rural dwellers through its Health […]
NCoS, NGO partner to boost inmates’ mental health
By Ibironke Ariyo The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) FCT Command, is to partner with ‘Secure D Future International Initiative (SDF) an NGO on raising awareness […]
Bauchi Govt. to enrol 200 sickle cell patients for free health services –official
By Amina Ahmed The Bauchi State Health Contributory Management Agency (BASCHMA) says it would enrol 200 sickle cell patients on its ongoing free health care […]
FCTA to strengthen health facilities in area councils
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has restated its commitment towards strengthening the existing health facilities across the six area councils of […]