Thursday, October 15, 2026

Health

May 1, 2025

NMA seeks health policies to enhance workers’ productivity, welfare

The Nigerian Medical Association has called for health sector policies to enhance health workers’ productivity, empathy, respect and inclusivity.

Doctors performing surgery
May 1, 2025

Kaduna govt, UNICEF intensify efforts as measles kills two children

The Kaduna government and UNICEF have intensified efforts to contain an outbreak of measles that has already claimed the lives of two children.

UNICEF workers in Kano
May 1, 2025

Nasarawa assembly partners health agencies to apprehend quacks

Nasarawa State House of Assembly has reiterated its readiness to partner health agencies to tackle quackery in the sector.

Nasarawa State House of Assembly
April 30, 2025

Enugu govt. seals unregistered hospitals, pharmaceutical stores

He disclosed that the operation also involved those who had not renewed their annual registration fee.

Drug shelve
April 30, 2025

Nigeria still vaccinating against polio to curb vaccine-derived risk: WHO

Mr Mohammed stated, “Only two countries, Pakistan and Afghanistan, still report cases of wild poliovirus.’’

Polio immunisation vaccine
April 30, 2025

Ondo vaccinates 720 hajj pilgrims against yellow fever, meningitis   

Mr Chaddy-Adam, therefore, called on the intending pilgrims to go along with their faith, belief and fear of Allah for a successful exercise.

Intending pilgrims
April 30, 2025

WaterAid, stakeholders collaborate to address climate change

Ms Mere said the impacts of flooding, drought, and saline intrusion on water, sanitation, and hygiene services have affected public health and economic growth.

Flooded community (Credit: NAN)
April 29, 2025

Japa Syndrome: No doctors to recruit again despite increasing salaries, Kwara govt laments

The Kwara government has lamented the retention crisis in the state health sector due to the emigration of medical doctors in search of greener pastures

NIGERIAN DOCTORS
April 29, 2025

Anambra to begin polio vaccination on May 3

Ms Onwuegbuzina said vaccination officers had been trained and deployed across the state for effective mobilisation and compliance.

Polio vaccination