The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Anambra branch, has called on Governor Chukwuma Soludo and security agencies to secure the freedom of their colleague, Tochukwu Mbanugo, who was abducted on 30 October. The NMA made the call in a communiqué signed…

Nigeria recorded 244 deaths from cholera outbreaks between January and September 2025, according to the latest situation report by the World Health Organisation (WHO). The report, published on Friday, indicates that the country recorded 10,353 suspected cases of cholera within…

The federal government has announced plans to release N11.995 billion within 72 hours for the payment of outstanding arrears, including accoutrement allowance, to doctors and other health workers across the country. The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare stated that…

Acute appendicitis, a sudden inflammation of the appendix, remains one of the most frequent causes of emergency abdominal surgeries in Nigeria, experts have said. Although it is easily treatable when detected early, delayed diagnosis or access to surgical care continues…

The Association of Resident Doctors in the Federal Capital Territory Administration (ARD-FCTA) has declared a separate indefinite strike, insisting it will continue its action even if the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) suspends its ongoing nationwide strike. The decision…

The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, has raised concerns that many Nigerians, especially children and pregnant women, remain at risk of lead poisoning despite ongoing government efforts to tackle the problem. Mr Lawal, who was represented by the Ministry’s Director…

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has announced plans to commence monthly psychiatric evaluation for all prison inmates across the country from November 2025. The Vice President of the association, Benjamin Olowojebutu, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja during a visit…

New research has shown that Nigeria contributes the highest number of global maternal deaths from postpartum haemorrhage (PPH), a preventable complication that affects millions of women each year. The data was presented at the inauguration of the Accelerating the Implementation…

Health experts, policymakers, and innovators have urged African governments to prioritise data-driven and locally led health systems to strengthen resilience and sustainability across the continent. The call was made at the just-concluded 2025 Gatefield Health Summit in Abuja, where participants…

Health experts in Nigeria have called for urgent and coordinated reforms to sustain health investment in the face of shrinking fiscal space and declining donor support. The call was made during a webinar on Wednesday titled “Investing in Health in…

With limited fiscal resources and competing national priorities, stakeholders have called for a fundamental rethink of how Nigeria finances its healthcare system. They urged policymakers to recognise health expenditure as a driver of economic growth rather than a social burden.…

Premium Times, in collaboration with Nigeria Health Watch and The Punch newspaper, will on Wednesday, 29 October 2025, host a high-level webinar on sustainable health financing. The webinar, themed “Investing in Health in a Limited Fiscal Space,” is a two-hour…

As the nurse strapped the cuff around her arm, Faith Bako sat still, feeling the pressure build up slowly. After a few seconds, the blood pressure monitor blinked and showed 180 over 110. At first, the numbers meant little to…

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has accused the federal government of owing doctors and other health workers across the country an estimated N38 billion in accumulated allowances. NARD President, Muhammad Suleiman, disclosed this on Monday during a press…

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has intensified efforts to boost child immunisation compliance across Abuja by engaging religious leaders and community stakeholders to drive awareness and participation in the ongoing Measles-Rubella vaccination campaign. The exercise was spearheaded by the…