Tuesday, July 7, 2026

health news

October 19, 2023

Don’t threaten me with strike; I won’t pay when you resume, Wike tells resident doctors

Mr Wike stated that he would not pay doctors who take industrial action during his tenure in office.

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike and Doctors
October 12, 2023

Oyo: ‘We rely on torchlight to treat patients at night,’ emergency nurses lament poor working condition

“To worsen the situation, most of the time in the night, we resort to the use of a torch to administer drugs and dress the wounds of patients,” the nurse said.

Nurses
October 3, 2023

Lassa Fever Outbreak: 1,968 cases recorded in 28 states, NCDC says

NCDC has registered 1,068 Lassa fever infections across 112 local government areas in 28 states.

Lassa fever infected patient
September 24, 2023

UNGA 78: Nigeria, others approve declaration to end TB by 2030

The document lays out ambitious new targets for the next five years that include reaching 90 per cent of people with TB prevention and care services.

Tuberculosis patient
September 3, 2023

Aisha Buhari condemns Nigeria’s healthcare system three months after husband’s regime

Mrs Buhari, in her Facebook story on Sunday, amplified the criticisms of a woman saying Nigerian doctors and medical systems are “ruining lives.”

Aisha Buhari
August 17, 2023

Japa: Gov. Abdulrazaq approves automatic replacement of Kwara doctors

“The governor has approved for us to replace one on one. So, if a doctor resigns or leaves today, we have the automatic approval of the governor to replace that person.”

AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq
July 30, 2023

Stakeholders seek strict supervision of abattoirs to curb spread of anthrax

The federal government had reported the disease outbreak in some neighbouring countries and recently in Niger.

Cow with anthrax (Credit : Science Nigeria)
July 22, 2023

About half of world population at risk of dengue fever due to global warming: WHO

The disease is more common in tropical and subtropical climates. Its incidence has grown dramatically worldwide in recent decades.

Dengue fever symptoms
July 20, 2023

HIV/AIDS: Oyo govt. warns public institutions, others against stigmatisation

Mr Abass said OYSACA received complaints through repeated calls about cases of harassment and discrimination against persons living with HIV/AIDS.

Oyo State Agency for the Control of AIDS
July 19, 2023

Yobe govt. vows to curtail spread of diphtheria

Mr Gana also said about 289 cases had been treated and discharged.

Yobe Governor Mai Mala-Buni