Health

Jigawa community launches savings scheme for medical emergencies

Residents of Rorau community in Kazaure Local Government Area of Jigawa State have established a communal savings scheme to help…

1 month ago

Nigeria’s Lassa fever cases hit 1,000 as death toll rises to 237

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 1,000 confirmed cases of Lassa fever and 237 deaths…

1 month ago

FG supplies Benue with 100 vials of anti-snake venom

The Federal Government has supplied Benue State with 100 vials of Panaf Premium Anti-Snake Venom valued at more than N25…

1 month ago

NAFDAC raises the alarm over fake diabetes drug

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted Nigerians to the circulation of suspected counterfeit…

2 months ago

Lagos needs 40,000 doctors, nurses to bridge health workforce gap — Sanwo-Olu

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has disclosed that the state requires about 40,000 additional doctors and another 40,000 nurses to…

2 months ago

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…

2 months 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…

2 months 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…

2 months 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…

2 months 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…

2 months ago

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