April 29
Nigeria: Celebration of World Veterinary Day 2024
As we celebrate the 2024 World Veterinary Day in Nigeria, a brief history of our profession for institutional memory will be appropriate. Read more »
April 25
Nigeria: FG, States Must Be Committed to Malaria Eradication
Today, March 25, is World Malaria Day, held each year to raise global awareness of the life-threatening disease. With this year's theme, 'Accelerate the Fight Against Malaria for a… Read more »
April 23
Nigeria: Kwara Targets 1.5m Kids for Polio Vaccination
The Kwara State Government has said that it targets about 1.5 million children of zero to five years of age for polio vaccination across the 16 LGAs of the state. Read more »
West Africa: Period Poverty - Prioritizing Menstrual Health in Nigeria's Policy Agenda
As a predominantly healthy biological phenomenon and the most universal and peculiarly womanly experience, menstruation should not be a barrier to education or hinder a girl's… Read more »
April 21
Nigeria: Addressing the Challenge of Zero Dose Children in Nigeria
In Nigeria, the issue of zero dose children (those who have not received any vaccination) is a pressing concern that demands urgent attention. Despite efforts to improve… Read more »
April 18
Nigeria: A Case for Effective Electronic Medical Records Culture in Nigeria
The relevance of electronic medical records in Nigeria cannot be over-emphasized. However, implementing a functional and effective EMR system requires a collaborative and… Read more »
April 17
Nigeria: Cosmetic Surgery Won't Do Dr Pbat
Some days ago, a post by one Christian Ejiofor, quoting the News Agency of Nigeria, had claimed that the federal government will be taking over the payment of salaries from state… Read more »
April 16
Nigeria: How African Countries Can Effectively Manage Disease Outbreaks - Experts
Some experts have said it is crucial for African countries to strengthen their surveillance and laboratory systems in order to effectively manage disease outbreaks before they… Read more »
April 10
Nigeria: Kogi Oba's Wife Delivers Triplets After 17 Years
The people of Apata in Oworo District in Lokoja LGA of Kogi State went into jubilation on Monday when their queen delivered a set of triplets after 17 years of waiting. Read more »
April 04
Nigeria: 'I Didn't Tell Anyone I Contracted STDs From My Late Husband', Mohbad's Widow Contradicts Sister
Wunmi, the widow of popular late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, also known as Mohbad, has said she did not tell anybody that she contracted sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) from her… Read more »
March 17
Nigeria: Controversy Trails Bird Flu Outbreak in Kebbi
Since the declaration of the avian influenza outbreak in Kebbi State over a month ago, controversy between poultry farmers and the state government over the genuineness of the… Read more »
March 11
Nigeria: 59 Doctors Resign in Nasarawa, Allege Poor Welfare
A total of 59 medical doctors who were working with Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital (DASH), Lafia, have withdrawn their services from the Nasarawa State Government over the… Read more »
March 05
Nigeria: Zamfara Hospital's Security Guards, Cleaners Protest Unpaid Salaries
Dozens of angry security guards and cleaners at Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital, Gusau, Zamfara State, yesterday protested over nonpayment of their 11 months' salaries. Read more »
Nigeria: Benue Seals Hospitals, Schools Over Tax Evasion
The Benue State Internal Revenue Service (BIRS) on Monday sealed up business enterprises including schools, hotels and hospitals over tax evasion and non-filing of annual tax… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Ajegunle Residents Pay N50 Daily to Access Healthcare'
No fewer than hundred residents in Ajegunle, a suburb area in Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government Area, pay N50 daily to access healthcare, the Chief Project Officer of Orange Health… Read more »
Nigeria: Death Toll Hits 13 As Lassa Fever Spreads to 9 LGAS in Benue
The Benue State government on Tuesday disclosed that the death toll from Lassa fever outbreak in nine local government areas of the state has risen to 13 amid efforts to stem the… Read more »
March 03
Nigeria: Kano Records Measles Outbreak
Authorities at the Kano Municipal Local Government Council of Kano State have confirmed an outbreak of measles in some parts of the local government area. Read more »
February 26
Nigeria: How 'E4a-Mamaye' Helped Improved Maternal Health, UHC - Experts
Some stakeholders have enjoined the federal government and implementing states to sustain the impact of the Evidence for Action (E4A-MamaYe) programmes on maternal health, and… Read more »
Nigeria: Experts Urge Effective Implementation of Nigeria's Health Sector Renewal Initiative
The federal government and health professionals have called for strategic efforts to ensure the effective implementation of Nigeria's Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative. Read more »
Nigeria: Niger Contributory Health Agency to Enrol 350,000 Farmers
The Niger State Contributory Health Agency (NiCare) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Niger Food security systems and logistics company (Niger Foods Ltd)… Read more »
Nigeria: Scientists Show How Stress Eases Cancer Cells' Growth, Spread
A team at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in New York has found how chronic stress leads to the formation of sticky webs of white blood cells, called neutrophils, which make it… Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria Should Switch to Electronic Medical Record System
The health ecosystem in Nigeria needs to undergo technological transformation for a positive impact on health outcomes among our citizens. One of such innovations is the migration… Read more »
February 22
Nigeria: Ray of Hope - Governor Bago's Compassionate Response Saved Health Worker's Life
In the corridors of General Hospital Lapai, where healthcare professionals work tirelessly to serve the community, a distressing situation unfolded as one of their own,… Read more »
Nigeria: Bird Flu - Kebbi Sends Additional Specimens to Jos for Tests
The Kebbi State Government, on Wednesday, said additional specimens have been taken to Jos, Plateau State, for tests in its effort to curtail the spread of avian influenza (bird… Read more »
February 20
Nigeria: Doctor-Patient Ratio Too Low in Nigeria - Experts
Some medical practitioners have lamented the absence of enough skilled healthcare workers in Nigeria. Read more »