Health

Sokoto govt to replace 100-year-old hospital with world-class facility

The Sokoto State Government has concluded plans to build a new world-class hospital to replace the over 100-year-old Specialist Hospital…

1 year ago

Kaduna promotes exclusive breastfeeding with six-month maternity leave

The Deputy Governor of Kaduna State, Dr. Hadiza Balarabe, has revealed that the state government grants six months of maternity…

1 year ago

LAUTECH doctors embark on indefinite strike

The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN), LAUTECH Teaching Hospital branch, has commenced an indefinite strike over the…

1 year ago

Nurses announce strike’s suspension after negotiation with govt

The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has announced the suspension of its seven-day warning strike. The NANNM…

1 year ago

Nurses suspend warning strike

The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has called off its nationwide warning strike. The Minister of Health,…

1 year ago

Cholera still endemic in Nigeria — UNICEF

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s ongoing cholera crisis, warning that the disease remains…

1 year ago

FCTA to launch mandatory hepatitis screening for food handlers

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has announced plans to commence mandatory hepatitis screening for food handlers across Abuja, as…

1 year ago

FG unveils ‘Project 365’ to combat hepatitis epidemic in Nigeria

The Federal Government has launched a national campaign, Project 365, aimed at eliminating viral hepatitis in Nigeria through widespread screening,…

1 year ago

Health insurance: FCTA vows to sanction erring HMOs

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says appropriate sanctions will be meted out to FCT Health Insurance Scheme (FHIS) Health…

1 year ago

NMA suspends strike, gives FG 21-day ultimatum

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has suspended its planned strike and granted the Federal Government a fresh 21-day ultimatum to…

1 year ago

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