Copenhagen, Denmark— The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) has adopted a Nigerian-led career progression model for community pharmacists, marking a historic milestone for the profession. At the recently concluded 83rd FIP World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, the National Chairman of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN), Mr. Ambrose Igwekamma Ezeh, presented a…
Kasai Province, DR Congo — Health authorities have confirmed a new outbreak of Ebola virus disease in Kasai Province, where 28 suspected cases and 15 deaths — including four health workers — have been recorded as of September 4, 2025. According to a statement released by the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Thursday, the outbreak has…
Abuja, Nigeria — The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged Nigeria to scale up its health spending by allocating at least 20 per cent of the national health budget to public health, stressing that sustainable financing is the backbone of resilient healthcare systems. The call was made on Thursday in Abuja by the WHO Regional…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has handed down a 10-day ultimatum to the Federal Government and other relevant authorities, warning of a nationwide strike if their demands are not addressed. The directive was contained in a communiqué released on Monday, following an Extraordinary National Executive Council (E-NEC) meeting held virtually…
Lagos, Nigeria — Fresh concerns have emerged following the release of the 2025 Annual DNA Testing Report, which revealed that Nigeria’s paternity exclusion rate currently stands at 25 percent. According to the report, issued during the week by Lagos-based firm Smart DNA, this implies that one in every four men tested is not the biological…
Abuja, Nigeria— The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has officially called off its nationwide strike after reaching an agreement with the Federal Government, ending weeks of industrial action that had strained the healthcare system. The resolution followed a pivotal meeting held on August 1, 2025, between NANNM leaders and a government delegation…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government, in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), is set to begin mandatory drug testing for incoming and returning students in tertiary institutions starting with the 2025/2026 academic session. According to officials familiar with the development, a technical working group has been established between the NDLEA and…
London, United Kingdom — The London Clinic, a top-tier private hospital in the UK, has come under renewed public scrutiny following the death of Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari. The late President passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the Harley Street-based medical institution, widely regarded as one of Europe’s most exclusive and well-equipped…
Abuja, Nigeria — Veteran entertainer and social activist, Charles Oputa, popularly known as CharlyBoy, has launched a national campaign to promote prostate cancer screening and improve men’s health awareness across Nigeria. The announcement was made during an interview in Abuja on Saturday, where CharlyBoy revealed that the initiative—spearheaded by the CharlyBoy Foundation—seeks to address the…
Abeokuta, Ogun State— The Federal Government has reaffirmed its dedication to harnessing nuclear medicine in the fight against cancer and other diseases, unveiling OncoSeek, an innovative blood test designed to detect nine high-risk cancers at early stages. The announcement was made by the Minister of State for Health, Dr. Iziaq Salako, during a workshop hosted…
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…
