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Health

January 16, 2026

FG inaugurates committees to tackle health sector disputes

The federal government has inaugurated two high-level ministerial committees to address long-standing industrial disputes in the health sector

Deputy health minister Iziaq Adekunle Salako
January 16, 2026

Customs introduces weekly exercise for officers in Ogun

“Only when we are healthy can we perform effectively,” Mr Afeni stated.

January 16, 2026

Borno govt lauds BOSHMA’s digital revolution drive at health facilities

Mr Gana said that the deployment of a digitally enabled system in BOSCHMA’s facilities was designed to improve service delivery in public hospitals.

Babagana Umara Zulum
January 15, 2026
Cholera
January 15, 2026

Lassa fever killed 215 Nigerians in 2025:NCDC

The public health agency said no new healthcare worker infection was recorded in week 52.

NCDC
January 15, 2026

NHIA seeks innovative research to bridge health insurance gaps

NAHA said this was because millions of citizens continue to pay for healthcare services out of pocket.

Doctors performing surgery
January 14, 2026

Gombe govt moves to strengthen blood donation

He called for collective responsibility and public support for voluntary blood donation.

Pints of blood
January 14, 2026

Bauchi lawmaker calls for sanctions against unauthorised health training institutions

Mr Dauda attributed the trend to weak enforcement of existing regulations.

Bauchi State
January 14, 2026

‘No Work, No Pay’ Policy: JOHESU says strike will continue

JOHESU has insisted on continuing its indefinite national strike despite the federal government’s ‘no work, no pay’ policy.

JOHESU
January 14, 2026

WHO urges Nigeria, other nations to increase taxes on sugary drinks, alcohol

The World Health Organisation has called on governments to significantly increase taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol to save lives.

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