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Health Workers

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 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
June 27, 2023

World Drug Day: Over 14 million Nigerians abusing drugs, says NDLEA

“I believe as of now, in 2023, if we take another statistics, it will be higher than it was in 2021. Nigeria as a nation cannot allow things to continue that way.”

DRUGS CONFISCATED BY NDLEA, NIGERIANS ABUSING DRUGS
June 7, 2023

Pope returns to Vatican after brief hospital visit

Pope Francis returned to the Vatican before noon on Tuesday after being briefly taken to hospital for some “clinical examinations.”

Pope Francis
June 6, 2023

‘Disease X’: NCDC urges Nigeria to prepare well for next pandemic

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says a peacetime health system is needed to better prepare for the next pandemic.

Covid 19 and NCDC DG, Ifedayo Adetifa
May 25, 2023

Health workers begin indefinite strike

The national vice president of JOHESU, Obinna Ogbonna, made this known at a media briefing in Abuja on Thursday.

JOHESU
May 18, 2023

Patients appeal for quick resolution as doctors’ strike continues

Similarly, Mrs Deborah Njoku said the strike had disrupted her son’s treatment, saying she was contemplating the option of seeking treatment at a private hospital.

Striking doctors