Abuja, Nigeria — More than 1,500 health professionals under the Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON) have gone unpaid for 20 months, following a federal directive that withdrew funding from specific government agencies. EHCON, created by Act 11 of 2002, serves as Nigeria’s foremost regulator of environmental health practices and has historically played key roles…
Brazzaville, Congo — As the global community marks World No Tobacco Day 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) has sounded the alarm over an escalating tobacco crisis affecting Africa’s young population — a trend it attributes to aggressive marketing tactics by the tobacco industry. In a compelling statement on Friday, WHO’s Acting Regional Director for…
Abuja, Nigeria — The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has expressed deep concern over alleged attempts by a social media influencer to undermine its regulatory authority in the ongoing fight against counterfeit drugs. The alarm was raised in a statement signed by NAFDAC’s Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, following a…
Bauchi, Nigeria — The latest figures from the 2023/2024 National Demographic Health Survey (NDHS) reveal a troubling child mortality rate in Bauchi State, where 125 out of every 1,000 live births result in death before age five. The statistics place Bauchi well above the national under-five mortality average of 101 per 1,000 and reflect closely…
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…
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),…
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….
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),…
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…
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…
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…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has intensified efforts to address the Lassa Fever outbreak that has claimed 190 lives in 2024. During a media briefing in Abuja, NCDC Director General, Dr. Jide Idris, disclosed concerning figures: 9,492 suspected cases, 1,154 confirmed cases, and a fatality rate exceeding 13%. He identified high-burden states such…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has inaugurated a colposcopy machine at Wuse General Hospital, marking a milestone in the fight against cervical cancer. Speaking at the commissioning event, Dr. Dolapo Fasawe, Mandate Secretary for Health Services and Environment Secretariat, described the facility as the first of its kind in FCT general hospitals. She highlighted…
The Federal Government has called for stronger collaboration with the media to advance healthcare reforms and achieve universal health coverage (UHC) in Nigeria. At the 8th Annual Conference of the Association of Nigeria Health Journalists (ANHEJ) in Abuja, Dr. Salma Ibrahim Anas, Special Adviser to the President on Health Matters, underscored the media’s critical role…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has dismissed claims that it approved a lung detox tea allegedly marketed as promoting smoking. In a statement issued Saturday by its Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, NAFDAC clarified on social media platform X that the agency had outrightly rejected the application for the product’s…
The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has called for improved remuneration, enhanced working conditions, and supportive policies to empower nurses and midwives across the country. Speaking at the association’s National Executive Council meeting in Abuja, NANNM President Haruna Mamman highlighted the critical role nurses and midwives play in saving lives, emphasizing the…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed counterfeit, expired, unregistered, and smuggled products worth ₦10,991,458,374.60 in a recent exercise held in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State. The destroyed goods were collected from five South-Western states, excluding Lagos, and Kwara State in the North-Central region. Representing NAFDAC’s Director-General, Prof….
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has unveiled plans to collaborate with state governments and traditional leaders to address the root causes of Noma disease, strengthen prevention strategies, and improve oral health across Nigeria. The announcement was made during the 2024 National Oral Health and Noma Day and Scientific Conference held in Abuja….
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has dismissed claims of the presence of the COVID-19 variant XEC in Nigeria, urging citizens to disregard misleading information circulating on social media. In a statement released on Saturday, the Ministry debunked a purported letter with Ref. No. DHS/INSPDIV/017/VOL.1/46, dated December 5, 2024, that falsely suggested a…
In a bold move to revamp healthcare in the North-East, the Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Adamawa State Government to upgrade Cottage Hospital Hong and General Hospital Mubi into Federal Medical Centres. The initiative, part of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda, aims to elevate healthcare access and delivery…
The Oyo State Government has called on pregnant women to register for antenatal care and undergo HIV testing to safeguard their health and prevent mother-to-child transmission of the virus. Dr. Gbola Adetunji, Chairman of the Oyo State Agency for the Control of AIDS (OYSACA), made this appeal during a press briefing held in commemoration of…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has successfully dismantled an illegal alcohol packaging facility located at Article Market in Abule-Osun, Lagos State. In an operation on Thursday, the agency seized over 50,000 counterfeit labels and packaging materials for fake alcoholic beverages, estimated to be worth ₦2 billion. NAFDAC confirmed that…
Following the release of 63 minors detained over their involvement in the August #EndBadGovernance protests, the Kano State government has announced a five-day rehabilitation program for them at the Muhammadu Buhari Specialist Hospital. Governor Abba Yusuf, who arrived in Kano from Abuja with the minors on Tuesday night, stated that they would remain under medical…
Patients at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, have expressed frustration as a seven-day warning strike by the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) disrupts healthcare services. Urging the federal government to engage with union leaders, patients are calling for an end to the ongoing industrial action. In an interview at the Ibadan hospital, Mr. Matthew…
