Health

The Federal Capital Territory branch of the Nigerian Medical Association issued a 14-day strike ultimatum to the management of the National Hospital, Abuja, on Friday, demanding the reinstatement of three …

Lassa fever has claimed 142 lives between January and June this year, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said. The NCDC in a situation report issued …

Musa Na Allah, Sokoto In a bold reaffirmation of its commitment to eradicating polio, the Sokoto State Government pledged on Thursday to strengthen its vaccination campaigns and intensify oversight mechanisms …

The Kano State Government has launched plans to vaccinate 3.9 million children under five years old. The targeted vaccination is part of efforts to eradicate polio through the June 2025 …

The Federal Medical Centre, Abuja, on Monday, said eight of its staff members, including four doctors, two nurses, and two attendants, are under investigation for alleged negligence at the hospital. …

The National Association of Resident Doctors, in Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital, Kaduna, has suspended its six-day warning strike. The President of the chapter, Dr Josiah Yakubu, disclosed this in an …

The Abdullahi and Hafsatu Ganduje Foundation has donated N10 million to support Dr. Mahmud Muhammad, a medical doctor at Uthman Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH), Sokoto, who is battling a …

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians to avoid some Dove-branded cosmetic products outlawed by the European Union due to their health hazards. …

The Kano State Government, through the Ministry of Health, has called on residents to ensure the health and safety of animals intended for sacrifice during the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. The …

The federal government through the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has said it was developing a conceptualised plan that will reduce the high rate of maternal mortality in …