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Ekiti – On Friday, staff members of the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH) staged a protest at the hospital’s administrative building, demanding the immediate payment of their outstanding arrears. The protest comes despite recent efforts by Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, who has twice increased the hospital’s financial support. However, workers claim that the…
Texas – The Texas Health Department on Friday said that measles cases in the state increased from 422 to 481 earlier in the week, as the United States battles one of the largest outbreaks of the disease in the past decade. The Texas Department of State Health Services said cases in Gaines County, the center…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has given the green light for the recruitment of 34 resident doctors under a seven-year fixed-term residency training program. Confirming the development, Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the FCT Minister, revealed that these doctors represent the first…
Abia, Nigeria — The Abia State government has announced plans to provide hearing aids to 1000 persons with hearing impairment in the state. The Commissioner for Information in the state, Prince Okey Kanu, disclosed this while briefing journalists on this week’s state executive council meeting presided over by Governor Alex Otti on Monday. He said…
Nigeria: Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) has been identified as the leading cause of cervical cancer among women of reproductive age, with over 12,000 cases diagnosed annually in Nigeria Despite the availability of HPV vaccines, misconceptions and cultural barriers have hindered uptake. To address this challenge, the Community Link for Health and Family Planning Advocacy (CLHFPA)…
Abuja, Nigeria — The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has assured Nigerians, particularly those living with HIV, that there is no scarcity of antiretroviral drugs in the country. This reassurance was given by Dr. Temitope Ilori, Director-General of NACA, in a statement released today in Abuja. The agency’s clarification comes in response…
Kebbi, Nigeria — The Kebbi State Government has confirmed a rise in the death toll from the ongoing meningitis outbreak, with fatalities now reaching 56 across affected local government areas. Addressing journalists, Dr. Nuhu Koko, the Permanent Secretary of the State Ministry of Health, disclosed that the deaths were recorded in Gwandu (25), Jega (16),…
ABUJA – Former Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and ex-House of Representatives member, Chief Dubem Onyia, has died. He passed away on Monday at an Abuja hospital after a brief illness. Onyia, who was elected to the House of Representatives in 1999, later resigned to serve as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs from…
Asaba, Nigeria— The Delta State Government has introduced stringent measures to curb the rising number of non-resident pregnant women accessing its free maternal healthcare services. Dr. Isaac Akpoveta, Director-General of the Delta State Contributory Health Commission, stated that the influx of non-residents has distorted the state’s healthcare statistics, prompting the need for stricter eligibility criteria….
Nigeria –The Federal Government has announced the designation of 154 health facilities across the country to provide free medical treatment for women facing obstetric complications. These centers will offer care for women experiencing health issues during pregnancy, labor, childbirth, or the postpartum period, ensuring the well-being of both mother and child. The Coordinating Minister of…
Anambra, Nigeria — The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has finally announced the reopening of the Onitsha Drug Market and other adjoining markets after nearly one month of closure. The South-East Zonal Director of the agency, Mr Martins Iluyomade, revealed this on Thursday after a meeting between officials of the agency,…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved over ₦10 billion for the procurement of essential health products to enhance access and affordability of medical services across the country. The announcement was made by the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Ali Pate, during a briefing with State House correspondents in Abuja…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised alarm over a surge in Lassa fever cases, reporting 80 fatalities from 413 confirmed infections across 11 states. In its latest epidemiological report covering Week 6 (February 3–9, 2025), the NCDC highlighted a concerning increase in the case fatality rate (CFR),…
Column, DNEWSINFO Water is an essential element of life, making up a significant portion of the human body. It plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health and well-being. Proper hydration is necessary for various bodily functions, including temperature regulation, digestion, circulation, and waste elimination. Despite its importance, many people fail to consume adequate amounts…
Akwa Ibom, Nigeria — The National Orientation Agency, NOA, has issued public health protocols to forestall complications that could result in death as hot weather experience increases in Akwa Ibom. There has been an unusual heat during this dry season, which experts say may last for a couple of weeks. The state director of NOA,…
NIGERIA – As the world marks the International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) today, childhood cancer survivors, families, and experts have called on the federal government to take urgent action in supporting children battling with the disease. Childhood cancer remains a leading cause of death among children globally, with an estimated 400,000 new cases diagnosed…
Abuja, Nigeria — Health professionals and cancer advocates have called for urgent measures to enhance early detection, treatment, and access to care for children battling cancer in Nigeria. Speaking at a symposium in Abuja ahead of International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD), observed annually on February 15, stakeholders underscored the pressing challenges in paediatric oncology and…
Ilorin, Nigeria — The Kwara State Government has committed ₦5 billion to revamp 70 Primary Health Care (PHC) facilities across its three senatorial districts, reinforcing its dedication to improved healthcare delivery. The announcement was made by Professor Nusirat Elelu, Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency (KWHCDA), during the contract signing…
Ogbomoso, Nigeria — Clinical lecturers at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) have commenced an indefinite strike, protesting the continued non-payment of their salaries under the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS). In a statement jointly signed by Dr. Ruth Ilori (Chairman) and Dr. Abraham Akinbola (Secretary), the lecturers condemned the ongoing salary shortfall, describing it…
Kampala, Uganda — Uganda’s Ministry of Health has confirmed nine cases of Ebola, including one fatality, as officials intensify efforts to contain the outbreak. The announcement, made late Monday, indicated that seven patients are currently receiving treatment in Kampala, while another case is being managed in Mbale, near the Kenyan border. Health authorities confirmed that…
Osogbo, Nigeria — Doctors at the UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital (UTH), Osogbo, have embarked on an indefinite strike following the brutal assault of a resident doctor by a patient’s relative. The decision was announced today by the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) in response to an attack on one of their colleagues at the hospital’s Accident…
WORLD – Health authorities should do more to contain the scourge The 2025 World Cancer Day was commemorated yesterday with the theme, ‘United by Unique’, a three-year campaign (2025-2027) that seeks to promote the experiences of patients, survivors, and caregivers while motivating the understanding of empathy in cancer treatment. Like in previous years, not…
Abuja, Nigeria — The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced a significant increase in healthcare provider payments, marking the first major adjustment in over a decade to improve service delivery and sustainability. The announcement was made by the NHIA Director-General, Dr. Kelechi Ohiri, during a stakeholder meeting in Abuja with representatives from Health Maintenance…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, in partnership with the ECOWAS Gender Development Centre (EGDC), has initiated efforts to combat obstetric fistula in Nigeria through medical and financial interventions. In preparation for the program’s launch, the ministry conducted a pre-implementation assessment in Katsina State to ensure smooth execution. Speaking on the initiative,…
Uganda, Nigeria _ The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has intensified its surveillance at points of entry, including airports, following the confirmation of an Ebola outbreak in Uganda Although there are no reported cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Nigeria, the agency has advised Nigerians to avoid non-essential travel to affected…
Uganda – Following the confirmation of an outbreak of Ebola virus disease in Uganda, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has initiated measures to strengthen the country’s preparedness, advising Nigerians to shelve travels to countries affected by the disease. It, however, assured that there was no case of Ebola in the…
Nigeria — The federal government has expressed commitment to intensify domestic resource mobilisation strategies towards ownership and sustainability of the HIV response in the country with a view to reducing the risks of donor aid policy shifts. The Director General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS, NACA, assured that efforts are in…
Lokoja, Kogi State — The Kogi State Government has committed over ₦4 billion to bolster healthcare systems as part of efforts to prevent a malaria outbreak. The announcement was made by Governor Usman Ododo during the launch of a malaria prevention campaign in Lokoja on Wednesday. He reiterated the government’s commitment to safeguarding the health…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government has launched the National Health Fellows Programme, a one-year initiative designed to catalyze transformative innovation and capacity building in Nigeria’s health sector. The announcement was made by Alaba Balogun, Deputy Director of Information and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, in a statement released…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has issued an alert regarding a confirmed outbreak of anthrax in Zamfara State. In a statement released yesterday, Ben Bem Goong, Director of the Information and Public Relations Department, confirmed the development and urged Nigerians to remain vigilant and adopt proactive measures to curb the spread…
Kogi, Nigeria — Not fewer than 77,495 children have been immunised against polio in remote communities across seven local government areas of Kogi State. The state government stated that this development would help consolidate its 10-year-old polio-free status. The state Immunisation Officer, Grace Ojofedo, disclosed this to the newsmen on Monday following the completion of…
