The Nigerian Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA) has given the federal government 21 days to address outstanding salary and welfare issues or face a nationwide indefinite strike. The association’s President, Nosa Orhue, announced the ultimatum on Tuesday in…

The federal government has distributed drugs, ambulances, and emergency obstetric and newborn care equipment worth approximately ₦10 billion to health facilities in Bauchi State. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, inaugurated the distribution on Saturday. Mr…

The federal government has recruited no fewer than 37,000 health workers across its health institutions since 2023, a statement from the health ministry has said. The statement signed by the Assistant Director, Information and Public Relations, Ado Bako, said that…

For many Nigerians, suya is more than just a roadside delicacy. From city streets to neighbourhood joints, the spicy grilled meat remains one of the country’s most popular ready-to-eat foods. Suya, traditionally known as ‘tsire’ among the Hausa people of…

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled Ola-Ola Authentic Pounded Yam (Iyan) IYANINSTANT after finding that it contains undeclared milk, an allergen that can trigger serious reactions in sensitive consumers. The recall, issued on 26 June, was classified as…

Nigeria has moved closer to eliminating trachoma, the world’s leading infectious cause of blindness, with only 11 local government areas (LGAs) yet to reach elimination status, according to the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. Speaking at the Accelerate…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the international hantavirus outbreak linked to the expedition cruise ship MV Hondius officially over after the last identified contact completed quarantine, tested negative and returned home. WHO Director-General, Tedros Ghebreyesus, announced the development…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched an international clinical trial in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to evaluate two experimental treatments for Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD), a rare form of Ebola, as the country battles an ongoing…

The immediate past chairman of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Lagos State chapter, Babajide Saheed, has challenged the interpretation of figures showing that Lagos recorded 10,430 new HIV cases in 2025, arguing that the data reflects routine HIV testing rather…

Nigeria has launched its first public-facing Mental Health Policy Commitment Tracker, a digital platform designed to independently monitor implementation of the country’s mental health laws and policies amid concerns over slow progress in carrying out key reforms. Developed by advocacy…

The police command in Kogi has launched an investigation into the death of a nursery and primary school teacher in Ugbamaka. The deceased, identified as Maryam Usman, 30, reportedly died after an alleged assault linked to a disciplinary action. The…

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) says the worsening Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reached 1,274 confirmed cases. The agency also said infections among healthcare workers have risen to 96.…

A prolonged heatwave sweeping across Europe has been linked to more than 1,300 excess deaths since 21 June. Countries including France, Spain, Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic have recorded unusually high temperatures, prompting health authorities to warn that the…

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has issued a fresh 21-day ultimatum to the federal government and other employers to address longstanding welfare and professional concerns, warning that continued failure to meet its demands could trigger industrial unrest. The…

A Consultant Gynaecologist and Chief Executive Officer of Nordica Fertility Centre, Victor Ajayi, has said only one in four men currently has optimal semen quality, citing research that points to a steady decline in male fertility over recent decades. Mr…