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NSCDC FCT COMMANDANT ODUMOSU MANDATES 10KM ROUTE MARCH, MEDICAL CHECKS TO BOOST OFFICERS’ OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, Dr. Olusola Odumosu, has issued a strong directive to his personnel to make their personal well-being a top priority, stating it is a crucial […]
DSFN Challenges President Tinubu: Urgently Enforce National Disability Laws to Protect Intellectually Disabled The Down Syndrome Foundation Nigeria (DSFN) has issued a passionate and urgent appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, calling on the Federal Government to ensure the immediate and comprehensive implementation of all enacted disability laws across the nation. The foundation stressed that […]
World Pharmacists Day: Community Pharmacies Must Be Recognised as Primary Health Centres, ACPN Urges FG The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has made a decisive call to the Federal Government, urging the official designation of community pharmacies across the country as Primary Health Care (PHC) centres. The plea was the central message delivered […]
Okpebholo to Orthodontists: Embrace AI and Technology to Improve Access and Affordability in Healthcare The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has charged members of the Nigerian Association of Orthodontists to actively integrate cutting-edge technology, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI), into their practice to enhance the nation’s healthcare delivery. The Governor’s message, delivered through his Commissioner […]
Ondo State Government Dispels Neglect Rumors, Affirms Functionality of Igbara-Oke General Hospital The Ondo State Government has moved to counter recent reports of neglect at the General Hospital in Igbara-Oke, affirming that the facility is fully operational and well-equipped to serve its host community and beyond. The clarification was issued in a statement by the […]
Kwara State Pledges Quality Primary Healthcare, Citing Ongoing Investments and Upgrades The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its dedication to improving the health and well-being of its citizens through a renewed focus on quality primary healthcare. This assurance was delivered by the Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency (KWSPHCDA), Professor […]
UN: Over 10,000 Children in Gaza City Suffer Acute Malnutrition The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has issued a dire warning, stating that more than 10,000 children in Gaza City are in urgent need of treatment for acute malnutrition. The staggering figure is part of a wider crisis that sees an estimated 26,000 children across […]
Resident Doctors began a five-day Nationwide warning strike. The Nigerian healthcare sector has been plunged into fresh turmoil as the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) today began a five-day nationwide warning strike. The industrial action, which commenced at 8:00 a.m. this morning, follows the expiration of a final 24-hour ultimatum given to the Federal […]
Kebbi Governor Taps Commissioner to Explain Negligence in Health Sector The Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has suspended the Commissioner for Health, Alhaji Yunusa Musa Ismail, for what the government described as “dereliction of duty.” The suspension, which takes immediate effect, is the latest in a series of actions by the administration to enforce […]
Anambra State Boosts Healthcare, Deploys 2,000 New Health Workers In a major push to overhaul its healthcare system, the Anambra State Government has announced the successful recruitment of over 2,000 new healthcare professionals. This significant hiring drive, the first of its kind in more than a decade, is a cornerstone of Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s administration […]
FG Disburses N192bn To Strengthen Primary Healthcare Since 2019 The Federal Government of Nigeria has revealed a landmark achievement in its healthcare reform efforts, stating that it has released more than N192 billion to bolster primary healthcare services since 2019. This substantial financial commitment, which comes from the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF), is […]
Ebola Outbreak in DRC: Nigerian Government Steps Up Border Surveillance In response to a fresh outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the Federal Government of Nigeria has intensified health surveillance and screening at all entry points into the country. The Director of Port Health Services at the Federal Ministry […]
New Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo, 15 Deaths Confirmed The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has declared a new Ebola outbreak in its southern Kasai province, marking the country’s 16th such public health emergency since the virus was first identified in 1976. The announcement follows a preliminary report of 15 deaths among 28 suspected cases, […]
Obasanjo Laments Poor Healthcare Access, Urges Nigeria to Embrace Innovation Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has made a passionate plea for a complete overhaul of Nigeria’s healthcare system, condemning the poor access to medical services that continues to plague millions of citizens. Speaking at the official launch of the Care365 Health Hub in Abuja, Obasanjo expressed […]
Public Health Alert: NAFDAC Warns Against Falsified Gold Vision Oxytocin Injection In a critical move to safeguard public health, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a nationwide alert regarding the circulation of a falsified and unregistered drug known as Gold Vision Oxytocin injection 10IU. The alert, dated Monday, […]
Lagos Intensifies Crackdown on Waste Violators, Arrests Offenders in Renewed Enforcement Drive In a renewed and aggressive push for a cleaner environment, the Lagos State Government has stepped up its enforcement against residents and businesses who violate environmental sanitation laws. The crackdown, led by the state’s Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources and its […]
Women, Children Suffer as Communities Battle Diseases After Deadly Flood Nigerian communities across several states are facing a growing public health crisis as floodwaters recede, leaving behind a trail of death, displacement, and disease. Reports indicate that women and children are bearing the brunt of the health fallout, with outbreaks of waterborne and other infectious […]
Experts Urge Nigerians Experiencing Persistent Cough, Cold to Reduce Stress Medical experts and public health officials are urging Nigerians experiencing persistent coughs and colds to focus on managing their stress levels, linking the unusual duration of these symptoms to a weakened immune system caused by socioeconomic pressures. In a recent public health advisory, doctors noted […]
A Sanitation Revolution: Lagos to Construct 10,000 Public Toilets to End Open Defecation In a landmark move poised to address a major public health crisis, the Lagos State Government has unveiled a monumental plan to construct 10,000 public toilets across the state. The announcement, made during a meeting of the Lagos Water Partnership Steering Committee, […]
A Bold New Weapon: Scientists Propose Gene Drive to End Malaria Scourge, Sparking Debate In a radical and controversial move to combat one of Africa’s deadliest diseases, a non-profit research consortium, Target Malaria, is intensifying its efforts to deploy a bold new weapon: gene drive technology. The group, which is actively working in Burkina Faso […]