Health

Governor of Yobe State, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has approved the employment of 267 health technicians to boost manpower requirements in health facilities in the state. The employment covers 140 …

The Federal Government has converted the Gombe State government-owned General Hospital, Kumo, into a Federal Medical Centre. The Kumo Federal Medical Centre is the second federal medical institution in the …

President Bola Tinubu has approved the employment of 774 National Health Fellows, a pivotal initiative led by the Federal Ministry of Health to foster sustained improvements within Nigeria’s healthcare system. …

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says the 2025 funding cuts will have a devastating impact on tuberculosis (TB) programmes. According to a release by the the organisation on Thursday in …

Musa Na Allah, Sokoto Sokoto State Government has commenced the distribution of essential drugs and Mama Kits for pregnant and nursing mothers for all primary healthcare centers across the state’s …

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has reported that 91% of women in Rivers State patronize skilled birth attendants during delivery. UNICEF Health Manager, Dr. Martin Dohlsten, disclosed this on …

Kano State Government through the Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA), has uncovered and removed 8,875 ghost enrollees from 10 high-volume healthcare facilities in the metropolis, leading to a …

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has blacklisted an Indian firm, Aveo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Limited, over alleged production and importation of dangerous opioid combinations into West …

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has engaged stakeholders in the pharmaceutical industry over the high cost of medications in Nigeria. Tunji Bello, the executive vice-chairman and chief executive …

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has warned fruit dealers and sellers against using calcium carbide on fruit ripening for commercial purposes. The warning was …