Friday, August 14, 2026

Health

April 8, 2026

Nigeria has one of weakest healthcare systems globally under Tinubu: Peter Obi

“Nigeria, a nation of over 200 million people, continues to grapple with one of the weakest healthcare systems in the world,” said Mr Obi.

Peter Obi
April 8, 2026

Nigeria’s economy improving despite persistent inflation, weak early childhood development: World Bank 

He said inflation continued to erode purchasing power, stressing the need for structural measures such as reducing trade barriers.

WORLD BANK
April 7, 2026

Fubara vows to make Rivers health tourism hotspot

Mr Fubara said his administration has recruited over 2,000 health workers to boost manpower and improve efficiency in healthcare facilities.

April 7, 2026

Army chief urges better healthcare, welfare for troops

The COAS said the increasing complexity of military operations across the country required a responsive and modern healthcare system.

Waidi Shaibu
April 7, 2026

Kogi revitalises 150 primary healthcare centres 

He said some have been completed and others are at various stages of completion.

Primary Healthcare Centre
April 7, 2026

Plateau restates science-driven healthcare commitment on World Health Day

Mr Baamlong said the state’s adoption of science-based health actions had strengthened primary health care.

Map of Plateau State
April 7, 2026

NARD suspends nationwide strike, resident doctors resume work Wednesday

ARD UCH president, Uthman Adedeji, disclosed this on Tuesday in Ibadan, confirming compliance with the national directive.

University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan
April 7, 2026

FG urges doctors to build skills, show boldness

The interior ministry’s perm sec has advised doctors to be bold in their profession and acquire additional skills to enhance career growth and attain professional excellence.

Ministry of Interior (Credit: Ministry of Interior)
April 7, 2026

Federal, state governments urged to focus on science-driven reforms in healthcare

Health for All Media Initiative has urged federal and state governments to take urgent, deliberate steps to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system through science-driven policies.

Patients at hospital waiting room
April 7, 2026

WHO urges support for science to advance health care

The World Health Organisation has called on people everywhere to renew their commitment to working together and supporting science as the twin engines driving better health.

WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus