Health

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Jigawa State Branch, has raised alarm over the persistent exodus of medical doctors from the state, citing poor welfare conditions and the delay in implementing …

The University College Hospital, Ibadan chapter of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, on Wednesday, joined the nationwide seven-day warning strike called by the national headquarters of the …

The Kebbi State Government has approved six months of maternity leave for female civil servants to promote exclusive breastfeeding and improve child health outcomes. Governor Nasir Idris announced the approval …

The Federal Government has launched Project 365, a year-round nationwide campaign aimed at eliminating hepatitis in Nigeria through mass screening, diagnosis, and treatment. The initiative was unveiled by the Coordinating …

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says 152 people have died from Lassa fever as of epidemiological week 28 in 2025. In its latest situation report, the …

On Tuesday, Kano State Government reiterated its strong commitment to eradicating malaria across the state. This pledge was renewed at the official launch of the 2025 Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) …

The Katsina State Government has announced free medical care for residents diagnosed with typhoid fever, including those requiring surgery for typhoid perforation. Dr. Bala Salisu-Zango, Commissioner for Information and Culture, …

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported that 152 people have died from Lassa fever as of epidemiological week 28 in 2025. This represents a case fatality rate …

The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives has given the Federal Government a seven-day notice, urging improved welfare, fair allowances, and better working conditions for nurses. The notice, signed …

Musa Na Allah, Sokoto In a determined move to combat the growing threat of cervical cancer among adolescent girls, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in partnership with the Sokoto …