health
FCTA Splashes Cash on 12 New State-of-the-Art Emergency Ambulances The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) Executive Council has officially ratified a major contract, approving the expenditure of N1.74 billion for the immediate purchase of 12 brand new, state-of-the-art emergency ambulances. This significant investment is aimed at overhauling and boosting emergency response capabilities across the Federal […]
Sokoto, UNICEF Vow to Reach 3,000 Non-Compliant Households After Vaccinating 5.3 Million Children in North-West On the occasion of World Polio Day on Friday, October 24, 2025, the Sokoto State Government and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) renewed their joint commitment to achieving the final push for polio eradication in Nigeria’s North-West region. The […]
FCTA Threatens Sanctions as Abuja Schools Block Access to Measles-Rubella, Polio Vaccination Teams The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has issued a stern warning to schools across Abuja, vowing to impose administrative sanctions on any institution that denies access to government vaccination teams. The FCTA condemned the non-compliance as not just an administrative lapse, but […]
Senator Banigo and Lawmakers Champion ‘First-Line Charge’ to Secure Billions in Vaccine Funding and End Delays for Immunization Nigerian lawmakers are escalating efforts to overhaul the country’s vaccine financing structure, with a leading Senator advocating for a mandatory budgetary allocation to safeguard immunization programs from chronic delays and underfunding. Senator Dr. Ipalibo Harry Banigo, the […]
MDCN Registrar Begs Newly Inducted UI Doctors to Stay, ‘Train More’ in Nigeria The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has made a passionate appeal to the country’s newest medical professionals, urging them to resist the tempting allure of the “Japa” phenomenon and stay in Nigeria to rebuild the nation’s fragile healthcare system. The […]
WHO Issues Global Alert Over Three Indian Cough Syrups Linked to Child Deaths, Citing Export Risk The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a crucial Medical Product Alert (N°5/2025) concerning three oral liquid medicines manufactured in India that have been found to be fatally contaminated. The alert follows the recent tragic deaths and severe illnesses […]
NEMA Names Adamawa, Lagos, Akwa Ibom as Top Three Most Affected States with Over 164,000 Victims The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has sounded a fresh alarm, identifying Adamawa, Lagos, and Akwa Ibom States as the regions grappling with the most severe impact of the ongoing 2025 flood disaster. In its latest situation report covering […]
Nigeria’s NDLEA and Experts Engage in Critical Dialogue Over Medicinal Cannabis Oil Legalisation A high-level stakeholders’ workshop in Abuja, organised by the Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS), has brought the contentious issue of legalising cannabis oil for therapeutic use into sharp focus, with regulatory bodies and scientists engaging in an evidence-based dialogue. The workshop, themed […]
1.9 Million Young Women Globally Living with HIV, Says AHF The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) has sounded the alarm on a stark gender disparity in the global HIV epidemic, revealing that an estimated 1.9 million adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) were living with HIV worldwide in 2023. This figure, which significantly outweighs the 1.2 […]
Kano State Launches Africa’s Largest Integrated Vaccination Drive, Targeting 7.8 Million Children The Kano State Government has officially commenced a record-breaking Integrated Measles-Rubella and Polio Vaccination Campaign, an ambitious health drive aiming to protect millions of children across the state. This massive public health initiative, which is part of a national plan, is hailed as […]
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 […]