Monday, October 19, 2026

Health

November 23, 2024

NAFDAC, Danish Embassy seek global solutions to tackle antimicrobial resistance

Mrs Adeyeye said that antimicrobial resistance was not a distant threat but already impacting lives.

NAFDAC
November 22, 2024

FG restates commitment to improve healthcare delivery

The federal government has restated its commitment to improving healthcare delivery, especially in rural areas.

Kashim Shettima
November 22, 2024

Biosafety agency urges Nigerians to consume GMO food

Agnes Asagbra, the National Biosafety Management Agency director-general, has reassured Nigerians of the safety of consuming GMOs

genetically modified organism
November 22, 2024

65-year retirement age will address health workers’ exodus: NMA Vice-President

The first vice-president of the Nigerian Medical Association, Benjamin Olowojebutu, says increasing the retirement age of health workers from 60 to 65 will address ‘japa’ syndrome.

Female health workers
November 22, 2024

UNICEF, states develop 2025-2027 work plan for child-responsive sectors

She urged the implementation partners to double their efforts toward ensuring quality education, healthcare and welfare for children in their respective states.

UNICEF
November 21, 2024

Zulum announces new salary structure for Borno doctors

The governor decried the continued challenge of high maternal mortality rate in the state

Governor of Borno state, Babagana Zulum
November 21, 2024

Minister decries negative impact of recurring strikes on attainment of universal health coverage by 2030

Mr Salako urged health workers, particularly those currently on strike, to call off the action.

Striking doctors
November 21, 2024

FG calls for unified action to tackle healthcare challenges

The federal government has called for collective action to address healthcare challenges, especially women’s and children’s problems.

Dr Muhammad Ali Pate
November 19, 2024

95 million Nigerians lack access to sanitation services: UNICEF

According to him, 48 million Nigerians currently practice open defecation, 18 million children inclusive, and 95 million lack access to basic sanitation services.

UNICEF
November 19, 2024

Pakistan records 50th polio case in 2024

The health ministry urged parents and guardians to protect their children from the disease,

Polio chart