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Health

January 6, 2026

NANNM FHI demands action over murder of FMC Jabi nurse

In a statement, the national secretary, Enya Osinachi, condemned the murder and urged urgent action to protect nurses facing rising insecurity nationwide.

Federal-Medical-Centre-FMC-Jabi-Abuja
January 5, 2026

Katsina govt procures 15 ambulances to facilitate emergency response

Mr Mamma-Nasir said the ambulances, to be stationed along major highways, are intended to provide prompt medical assistance to accident victims.

January 5, 2026

Health workers’ union debunks strike rumours in Kaduna

The union further expressed optimism that the state government was aware of its outstanding demands and would address them within the year.

Healthcare workers
January 4, 2026

Health personnel will be given priority in Kaduna’s 2026 budget: Commissioner

The commissioner argued that Governor Uba Sani has been catering to the welfare of medical personnel since he came on board.

Uba Sani of Kaduna State (Credit: Twitter)
January 4, 2026
Muhammed Pate
January 3, 2026

Positive mindset key to healthy living, says Soludo’s wife

The governor’s wife called on Nigerians to adopt a balanced approach to healthy living by nurturing both the mind and the body.

Dr Nonye Soludo
January 3, 2026

Experts speak on child development, impact of noise pollution on cognition

He described noise pollution as a major environmental risk to children’s cognition.

Kano school children
January 3, 2026

Resident doctors set for fresh nationwide strike January 12

The association noted that its diplomatic efforts with the authorities on the issue yielded no results.

Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD)
January 3, 2026

Cervical cancer preventable, curable: UN

It is one of the most successfully treatable forms of cancer if it is detected early and managed effectively.

United Nations
January 2, 2026

NIDS urges stronger collaboration against infectious diseases

NIDS also advocated climate-sensitive surveillance, stronger interministerial coordination, stakeholder engagement, and partnerships with donors.

Nigerian Infectious Diseases Society