Health

Kaduna neuro-psychiatric hospital warns newly recruited nurses over absenteeism

The Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital (FNPH), Kaduna, has directed newly recruited nurses employed in 2025 to immediately resume duty following reports…

6 months ago

Nigeria records 43,000 snakebites annually amid severe antivenom shortage

Nigeria records about 43,000 snakebite cases every year, but limited access to life-saving antivenom continues to drive preventable deaths and…

6 months ago

Young pharmacist dies while donating kidney to cousin

A young pharmacist has reportedly died during a surgical procedure to donate one of his kidneys to his ailing cousin,…

6 months ago

Plateau confirms 11 Lassa fever cases, four deaths

Plateau State authorities have confirmed an outbreak of Lassa fever in seven local government areas, with 11 positive cases and…

6 months ago

2,000 doctors miss housemanship yearly over limited slots – MDCN

The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has revealed that about 2,000 newly qualified doctors are unable to secure…

6 months ago

4.5m girls could undergo FGM in 2026 despite global crackdown — UNFPA

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has warned that at least 4.5 million girls worldwide could face female genital mutilation…

6 months ago

Yobe enrols 30,240 vulnerable residents in state healthcare scheme

The Yobe State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency has begun enrolling 30,240 vulnerable residents into the state’s health insurance scheme under…

6 months ago

Kebbi sponsors 35 indigent students abroad for medicine, pharmacy studies

Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to expanding access to education, saying children from poor…

6 months ago

VIDEO: Farooq Oreagba opens up on cancer battle

Cultural ambassador and style icon, Farooq Oreagba, has opened up about his long and private battle with cancer, sharing how…

6 months ago

Four in 10 cancer cases preventable globally — WHO

Nearly four in every ten cancer cases worldwide are linked to preventable risk factors, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has…

6 months ago

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