Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Health

July 27, 2024

Nigerians bearing ‘overwhelming burden’ of medical costs, says health ministry

Mr Soretire urged legislators to expand social insurance coverage to alleviate the financial burden on households.

PHCs
July 26, 2024

Tinubu approves new health sector coordination unit

“The SCO-PMU will serve as the secretariat and delivery unit for the NHSRII and is to be headed by a national coordinator (NC),” he said.

PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU
July 26, 2024

Number of people exposed to dangerous heat levels at work rising: ILO

The largest proportion is in Africa, where 90.2 per cent of people are exposed to excessive heat at work at times, followed by the Arab states with 83.6 per cent.

International Labour Organization (ILO)
July 25, 2024

Nigeria capable of providing good healthcare system, says German envoy

German consul general Weert Börner says Nigeria can provide a good healthcare system rather than encouraging the promotion of medical tourism.

Weert Borner (German Consul General to Nigeria)
July 24, 2024

Expert confident soft gel formulation will revolutionise malaria treatment

Mr Obaro said unlike traditional tablets, soft gels can improve drug absorption and ensure consistent dosing.

PATIENTS UNDER MOSQUITO NETS IN HOSPITAL
July 23, 2024

Plateau trains 60 healthcare workers in HIV prevention

Mr Shurkuk said the burden from the national statistics for the transmission from mother to child was still in double digit.

Plateau State logo
July 23, 2024

ABUTH resident doctors suspend five-day warning strike

ABUTH resident doctors have suspended a five-day warning strike over the non-payment of salaries owed some members.

Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (credit: My school gist)
July 23, 2024

NDLEA chairman warns youths against drug abuse, trafficking

Buba Marwa, the chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has cautioned youths against illicit drug consumption and trafficking.

Naira Marley and Buba Marwa
July 23, 2024

UCH IVF centre makes strides in fertility treatment

The University College Hospital Ibadan in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) Centre says the centre has recorded significant strides in fertility treatment.

University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan
July 22, 2024

Ogun assembly recommends purchase of MRI machines for state-owned hospitals

Ms Elemide said that the equipment would greatly improve healthcare delivery in the state

Ogun Assembly and MRI machines