Health

The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has said that over 35 per cent of Nigerian children under five years are affected by malnutrition, describing the menace as a critical …

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) on Wednesday raised alarm over the country’s poor doctor-to-patient ratio of 1:19,083, describing it as far from global best practice. The association, in …

Nabilusi Abubakar As part of activities marking the World Contraception Day, a United Nations–designated observance aimed at raising awareness on reproductive choices, the Kano State Ministry of Health, in collaboration …

The Primary Health Care Department of Gezawa Local Government Area in Kano State has announced its readiness to commence a vaccination campaign against measles, cervical cancer, and other life-threatening diseases …

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced the immediate withdrawal, suspension, and cancellation of 101 pharmaceutical products. The food and drug regulator said that …

Kano State government in collaboration with the United Children Fund (UNICEF) plans to vaccinate over 7.8 million children in the Integrated Measles-Rubella and Polio Vaccination Campaign in the October 2025 …

The Federal Government has announced plans to roll out a new malaria prevention strategy for children under five in southern Nigeria, following positive results from pilot studies. Dr. Nnena Ogbluafor, …

To improve healthcare delivery in both rural and urban areas of Malam Madori Local Government Area, the Council Chairman, Hon. Salisu Sani Garungabas, on Monday commissioned a renovated health post …

Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State has approved a monthly allowance of N300,000 for medical doctors working in state-owned hospitals and other health facilities. He announced the new incentive …

The Kano State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, has been recognized for his commitment to strengthening the state’s healthcare system. He was presented with a Certificate of Attendance …