Friday, November 13, 2026

Health

October 19, 2026

NMA raises alarm over doctors’ burnout, premature deaths

Mr Omoti urged doctors to undergo regular medical checks and maintain healthy lifestyles.

Nigerian Medical Association
October 19, 2026

Kenyan authorities confirm eighth Ebola case as patient attendant tests positive

Mr Amoth added that 38 people were tested on Sunday, with one coming back positive for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola.

October 19, 2026

Kwara ‌doctors among least paid in Nigeria: NMA

The NMA chair raised concerns over manpower shortages, poor welfare, excessive workload and alleged unauthorised salary deductions.

doctors in Kwara State
October 19, 2026

NAFDAC probes death of Enugu NYSC member amid concerns over medicines

Ms Adeyeye said NAFDAC would take appropriate action based on the outcome of its investigations.

Daniel Etimbuk
October 19, 2026

Ogun NMA proposes 10-point healthcare agenda for incoming govt

The NMA chairman urged the incoming administration to implement a comprehensive policy to address staffing shortages and remuneration.

Hospital ward used to illustrated this story
October 19, 2026

Sultan ‌‍Foundation trains 334 RI service providers to improve vaccine coverage

The Sultan Foundation concluded onboarding 334 routine immunisation service providers and called for stronger action to tackle the zero-dose challenge in Zamfara.

Sultan Foundation
October 19, 2026

China advocates global cooperation to modernise traditional medicine

China has called for stronger international cooperation, technological innovation and equitable access to traditional medicine to address emerging global health challenges.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang
October 18, 2026

Katsina health workers suspend seven-day warning strike

The suspension, which took effect at midnight on October 18, followed a meeting between the association and Mr Radda on October 16.

Dikko Radda
October 18, 2026

Kenya confirms four more Ebola cases

Three of the new cases were among health workers who treated the country’s first patient.

Ebola patients
October 17, 2026

Health workers’ strike disrupts services at Katsina public hospitals

The Assembly of Health Professionals embarked on a one-week warning strike.

Katsina state map (Credit: Punch)