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September 12, 2025

Ondo govt okays transfer of UNIMED teaching hospital to FUTA

The Ondo government has approved the transfer of the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital complex to the Federal University of Technology, Akure.

UNIMED teaching hospital
September 12, 2025

Trump destroys USAID’s multimillion-dollar contraceptives meant for Nigeria, others

“The administration will no longer supply abortifacient birth control under the guise of foreign aid,” said a U.S. official.

Donald Trump and contraceptives
September 12, 2025

Over 800 experts rally in Abidjan to tackle Lassa fever

The conference was organised by WAHO in collaboration with CEPI, WHO, and the Côte d’Ivoire Ministry of Health.

September 11, 2025

Bauchi unveils new immunisation monitoring system

Hassan Musa, the state focal person for Africa Health Budget Network, said this on Thursday in Bauchi.

Bauchi hospital
September 11, 2025

Anambra: Resident doctors begin seven-day warning strike

The ARD demanded payment of the MRTF and for the government to gazette it to forestall the recurring issues of non-payment.

Medical doctors in Nigeria
September 11, 2025

100 ghost health workers uncovered in Bauchi, risk sanctions

Sambo Alkali, the executive chairman of the Bauchi State Hospital Management Board, made the remark at a news conference in Bauchi on Thursday.

Bala Mohammed
September 11, 2025

Kogi partners Sightsavers on free hydrocele surgeries for 40 patients

The Kogi Ministry of Health, in partnership with Sightsavers, has provided free hydrocele surgeries for 40 indigent patients to eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases.

Sightsavers
September 11, 2025

720,000 people commit suicide annually, says WHO

More than 720,000 people commit suicide every year, and many more attempt it, the World Health Organisation has said.

Suicide logo
September 10, 2025

Defence health organisation seeks regular funding to meet veterans’ healthcare needs

“Many veterans in remote areas are not fully informed about the system, and this is one way of bridging that gap,” Ms Diba said.

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) in Abuja
September 10, 2025
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