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August 30, 2021

UNICEF vows to prosecute health workers engaged in FGM

The child protection specialist said health workers are forbidden from performing genital mutilation on a female child.

UNICEF-logo
August 6, 2021

I cannot waste time begging striking doctors: Ngige

Mr Ngige said striking doctors will not be paid for the period they are on strike.

Chris Ngige and Striking Doctors
March 12, 2021

UK recruiters barred from hiring Nigerian health workers

“UK recruiters are not permitted to actively recruit from these countries (Nigeria is among).”

Osagie Ehanire
February 15, 2021

WHO begins vaccination campaign against Ebola in DR Congo

The WHO had last November announced that the previous epidemic of the deadly disease, which lasted since June 2020, has ended.

January 11, 2021

We may no longer be able to handle some COVID-19 cases, NCDC Boss Ihekweazu warns

“The virus is spreading fast, causing mild symptoms in some and severe illness/death in others,” he said.

Chikwe Ihekweazu
January 9, 2021

COVID-19: Nigerians tackle Buhari for reserving Pfizer vaccine for VIPs, Chinese vaccine for ordinary citizens

The Nigerian government had notified citizens of an expected shipment of 100,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine, due to arrive in the country late January.

President Muhammadu Buhari
November 18, 2020

Plateau needs 1000 nurses more: NANNM

The association said non replacement of retired nurses is putting work pressure on serving nurses.

October 3, 2020

New study suggests Northwest, Northeast farthest behind in healthcare delivery

Kebbi, Sokoto and Katsina are among the worst ranked in this study; while Anambra, Osun and Lagos ranked best.

Healthcare Doctor
September 22, 2020

Health workers call off warning strikes

The industrial action lasted for seven days. But workers are bracing for another round in two weeks.

National Hospital Abuja