Nigeria: Governors and Deputies - Should the Siamese Twins Be Separated?

Matters arising from the February 13th, 2020 judgement of the Supreme Court on the Bayelsa State Governorship election, nullifying the election of David Lyon on account of his… Read more »

Nigeria: Citing Medical Issues, Presidential Spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale Proceeds On Indefinite Leave

*Tinubu accepts request, wishes him well Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Moves to Address Micronutrients' Deficiency Among Pregnant Women

As part of strategies to improve maternal and child health services, the federal government has said it has rolled out millions of Multiple Micronutrient Supplements (MMS) for… Read more »

Nigeria: Abia Embarks On Comprehensive Upgrade of SEC Health Facilities in Umuahia, Water Sanitation Projects

After the initial renovation of the Specialist Hospital and Diagnostic Centre, and the Amachara General Hospital all in Umuahia, the government has embarked on "comprehensive… Read more »

Nigeria: Teacher With Kidney Failure Sends SOS to Tinubu, Oborevwori, Ned Nwoko, Others

The last six months have been traumatic for the family of Mrs. Rita Uche Oji, a teacher and businesswoman, who has been diagnosed with renal failure. Read more »

Nigeria: To Address Health Challenges, Nutrition, Bill Gates to Meet With Nigerian Leaders

Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, will today, as part of the foundation's ongoing commitment to Africa's development, meet with national and local… Read more »

Nigeria: Nard and the 'Warning Strike'

Resident doctors should please return to work Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Threatens to Invoke 'No Work, No Pay' Rule On Striking Resident Doctors

The federal government yesterday warned members of the Nigeria Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) that it may be compelled to implement a 'No Work, No Pay' order on them should… Read more »

Nigeria: Oluremi Tinubu Partners NPC, Unicef On Birth Registration

First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, through the Renewed Hope Initiative, (RHI), her pet project, in partnership with National Population Commission, (NPC) and United Nations… Read more »

Nigeria: Mpox Poses Significant Risk to People Living With HIV, Says Naca

*Africa CDC writes health ministers over rising cases Read more »

Nigeria: Yusuph Olaniyonu's Dreaded Journey

As a diagnosed hypochondriac, this story killed me. At 55, the fear for my health coupled with the "rubbish" we have as healthcare delivery systems makes my life a continuous… Read more »

Nigeria: We Hold a Hand' Set for Mental Health, Global Health Crisis Event

'We Hold A Hand', an organisation dedicated to raising awareness about mental health issues in all communities is set to host a pivotal event on August 28th, 2024 at Salvis Italian… Read more »

Nigeria: NAFDAC Partners Naccima, Stakeholders to Improve Food Quality

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC, Cocoa Processors Association of Nigeria (COPAN) and other stakeholders in food export trade have agreed to… Read more »

Nigeria: NGO Says Declining Trust in Hospital-Based Care Worrisome

A Non-Governmental Organisation, Sustainable Development Goals for Her Initiative(SDGforHer) has decried apathy for conventional healthcare in underserved communities, highlighting… Read more »

Nigeria: Ogun Launches Formal Sector Health Insurance Scheme

Ogun State Government, yesterday, launched a health insurance scheme designed for the formal sector, comprising public servants and workers in the organised private sector, as part… Read more »

West Africa: The Silent Killer - Nigeria's Unrelenting Fight Against Tuberculosis

In Nigeria, a silent killer is claiming thousands of lives and leaving families devastated. But with determination and courage, the country is fighting back against the deadly… Read more »

Nigeria: WHO - 480,000 Vulnerable People in Borno to Get Nutrition Commodities

The World Health Organization (WHO) has disclosed that no less than 484,000 vulnerable people will be reached during the lean season with drugs and nutrition commodities in Borno… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Records 39 Cases of Mpox As NCDC Issues Health Advisory

As concerns mount over the outbreak of Mpox virus disease across the globe, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said that 39 cases have already been… Read more »

Nigeria: Mpox - Nigeria Imposes New Entry Rules for in-Bound Passengers

As the threat of outbreak of the MonkeyPox disease across the world escalates, the federal government has ordered a new requirement for entry of air passengers and travellers into… Read more »

Nigeria: Unicef Builds, Handovers 720,000 Litres Capacity Oxygen Plant to Rivers Govt

The United Nations Children Emergency Fund (UNICEF), has handed over a 720,000 litres capacity oxygen plant to the Rivers State Government. Read more »

Nigeria: Combating Rising Cases of Renal Failure

Government should lighten the burden of renal failure which is becoming a health emergency Read more »

Nigeria: Innovators Identify Internet Connectivity As Barrier to Digital Health Solutions

Oluchi Chibuzor Read more »

Nigeria: Interswitch E'clat Reiterates Commitment to Quality Healthcare At Global Tech Africa Conference

Interswitch e'Clat, the health-tech subsidiary of the Interswitch Group,Africa's leading integrated payments and digital commerce company,has underscored its unwavering dedication… Read more »

Nigeria: Bochepharm Pharmaceuticals Signs Aproko Doctor As Brand Ambassador

A leading pharmaceutical company in Nigeria, Bochepharm Pharmaceuticals, has unveiled Nigerian medical doctor and healthcare content creator, Dr Chinonso Egemba, popularly known as… Read more »

Nigeria: 25,000 Nigerians Receive Life-Changing Care Through NIMR's HIV Clinic Programme

Sunday Ehigiator Read more »