Health

FG orders measures to protect health workers nationwide after A’Ibom hospital assault

The Federal Government has ordered the immediate implementation of measures to strengthen the protection of health workers nationwide following rising…

12 hours ago

Health workers threaten legal action against SSANU, NASU over allowance dispute

Health workers in Nigeria's federal tertiary institutions have threatened to sue the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and…

5 days ago

Resident doctors threaten nationwide strike over unpaid arrears

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has issued a nationwide strike notice, warning that its members will embark on an…

1 week ago

Doctor shortage: NUC recognises Jigawa medical varsity as 70th state university

The National Universities Commission has formally recognised the Jigawa State University of Medical and Allied Sciences as Nigeria's 70th state-owned…

1 week ago

FG unveils seven herbal medicines for cancer, hepatitis B, hypertension

The Federal Government has unveiled seven herbal medicines developed from indigenous medicinal plants for the treatment and management of conditions…

1 week ago

Bandit attacks leave 40% of Sokoto East PHCs underperforming — Traditional ruler

Persistent insecurity has left about 40 per cent of primary healthcare centres (PHCs) in Sokoto East operating below capacity, severely…

2 weeks ago

FG targets diaspora doctors to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system

The Federal Government has unveiled plans to leverage the expertise of more than 50,000 Nigerian doctors and thousands of other…

2 weeks ago

High interest rates push drugmakers’ finance costs up 47%

Nigeria's listed pharmaceutical companies recorded a sharp increase in borrowing costs in the first quarter of 2026, as high interest…

2 weeks ago

Lassa fever cases rise as death toll hits 229

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported an increase in confirmed Lassa fever cases in epidemiological…

2 weeks ago

NAFDAC begins nationwide seizure of banned sachet alcohol

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has commenced a nationwide mop-up exercise to remove alcoholic…

2 weeks ago

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