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Health

January 16, 2026

Ogun assures funding for measles, rubella vaccination

She said stakeholders should leverage social media platforms and influencers to effectively reach parents and young people.

Noimot Salako and others at the State Task Force on Primary Health Care meeting in Oke-Mosan
January 16, 2026

UNICEF, Anambra govt assure parents of measles, rubella vaccine safety

Ms Uchem allayed fears surrounding the vaccination, stressing that the vaccines were free, safe, and effective.

Measles vaccine
January 16, 2026

FG establishes task force on clinical governance, patient safety

Mr Pate said the initiative is in furtherance of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for the health sector.

Muhammed Pate
January 16, 2026

UCH Strike: JOHESU urges members to remain resolute

The UCH’s chapter of JOHESU members have been on strike, declared by its national body, since November 17, 2025.

January 16, 2026

FG inaugurates committees to tackle health sector disputes

The federal government has inaugurated two high-level ministerial committees to address long-standing industrial disputes in the health sector

Deputy health minister Iziaq Adekunle Salako
January 16, 2026

Customs introduces weekly exercise for officers in Ogun

“Only when we are healthy can we perform effectively,” Mr Afeni stated.

January 16, 2026

Borno govt lauds BOSHMA’s digital revolution drive at health facilities

Mr Gana said that the deployment of a digitally enabled system in BOSCHMA’s facilities was designed to improve service delivery in public hospitals.

Babagana Umara Zulum
January 15, 2026
Cholera
January 15, 2026

Lassa fever killed 215 Nigerians in 2025:NCDC

The public health agency said no new healthcare worker infection was recorded in week 52.

NCDC
January 15, 2026

NHIA seeks innovative research to bridge health insurance gaps

NAHA said this was because millions of citizens continue to pay for healthcare services out of pocket.

Doctors performing surgery