The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Oyo State Branch, has decried the alarming shortage of medical doctors across government-owned hospitals in the state. The Oyo State NMA Chairperson, Happy Adedapo, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan on Monday,…

The Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria (MDCAN), Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH), Awka, has begun a 21-day warning strike in Anambra over non-implementation of Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS). The Chairman of MDCAN-COOUTH, Amaechi Nwachukwu, made…

The 2024 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) has shown that more Nigerian women than men have been diagnosed and treated for hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure. The newly released national survey, which examined blood pressure diagnosis and…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has inaugurated the Sir Kensington Adebutu Medical Research Centre, College of Medicine, University of Lagos (CMUL). Speaking at the inauguration on Monday in Lagos, Mr Sanwo-Olu described the project as “an intellectual investment” that…

The Delta State Government has announced free surgeries and treatments for patients affected by hydrocele (enlarged scrotum) and lymphatic filariasis (commonly known as elephantiasis). In a statement released on Friday and signed by Harold Ojji, permanent secretary/director, public communication, the…

Nigeria’s dependence on imported medicines has dropped from 70 to 60 per cent, according to the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Mojisola Adeyeye. Mrs Adeyeye said the reduction showcases gradual progress in…

The 2024 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) Report says Nigeria’s Total Fertility Rate (TFR) has declined from 5.3 children per woman in 2018 to 4.8 in 2024, marking a major demographic shift over the past five years. The Minister…

The Adamawa State Agency for the Control of AIDS (ADSACA) has reported 8,850 new HIV infections in the state between 2022 and 2025. Abdullahi Adamu, Director of Research, Monitoring and Evaluation at the agency, disclosed this on Thursday in Yola…

Buruli ulcer is a chronic but often neglected skin disease that leaves patients with painful scars, severe disfigurement, and, in some cases, lifelong disability. The World Health Organisation (WHO) classifies Buruli ulcer as one of 17 Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs)…

The Kebbi Executive Council has approved the rehabilitation of seven General Hospitals across the state at the cost of N4.05 billion. Junaidu Marshall, the State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, disclosed this while briefing newsmen shortly after the council’s meeting…

It is a little after noon in Tudun Bayero, a town in the Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area of Kano State. 40-year-old Hadiza Haladu sat outside a small clinic, cradling her frail five-month-old son, Umar, as she waited for further…

The federal government has announced plans to establish additional cancer centres and enhance funding for cancer treatment to improve healthcare access and reduce burdens for patients across Nigeria. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako, said…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed that between 10 and 20 per cent of adolescents globally experience mental health disorders such as depression and psychosis, often beginning between the ages of 11 and 18. WHO Country Representative in Nigeria,…

The Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has commended Germany’s €1 billion commitment to the Global Fund. Africa CDC described the pledge as a powerful demonstration of solidarity and global leadership in strengthening health systems and ending…

Global health leaders have called on countries to strengthen their national public health agencies to ensure better preparedness and resilience against future pandemics. They made the call on Sunday, in Berlin at the 2025 World Summit during a high-level session…