The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital, Kaduna, has suspended its six-day warning strike. The President of the chapter, Josiah Yakubu, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in…

The Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, Abuja, on Monday said eight of its staff members—including four doctors, two nurses, and two attendants—are currently under investigation for alleged professional negligence. The hospital disclosed this during a press briefing in Abuja on…

The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing maternal mortality in Nigeria by at least 20 per cent by 2027. This pledge was reiterated on Monday in Enugu by the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq…

A Nigerian-born digital health strategist and innovator, Anina Agboola, has launched a new mobile application aimed at addressing some of the world’s deadliest yet overlooked diseases. The app, called Roots, is designed to help individuals monitor their own health risks…

The federal government has launched an investigation into a viral video showing alleged neglect of accident victims at the Emergency Unit of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, Abuja. The video, widely circulated on social media, captured victims of a…

Lassa fever, which causes the death of scores of Nigerians annually, will soon be preventable by vaccination, an expert has said. A renowned virologist and the Chief Executive Officer of Innovative Biotech, Simeon Agwale, said that Lassa fever vaccine produced…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has pledged to support inclusive digital programmes that specifically address the needs of persons with disabilities. The Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Abdullahi, made the commitment during a stakeholder roundtable discussion with disability rights…

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday officially commissioned the African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) in Abuja, describing the project as a monument to African resilience and innovation, and a bold step toward Nigeria’s emergence as a global healthcare hub. This…

Grant Challenges Nigeria (GCNg), a government-led innovation platform, has announced the selection of 10 Nigerian-led projects under its initiative to address persistent maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH) challenges in the country. According to a statement by GCNg, the grantees will receive…

Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has reaffirmed that strengthening primary healthcare systems remains the most effective strategy for improving health outcomes and closing the gap in global health inequality. Mr Gates, chair Gates Foundation made this known on Thursday during the…

The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research(NIMR) has conducted a mass drug administration of Azithromycin to “over four million children” in the country, as part of a major study aimed at tackling child mortality. The study, known as Safety and Antimicrobial…

The Kano State Government has urged the residents to ensure animals intended for sacrifice during the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir are healthy and safe for consumption. This is contained in a statement issued on Wednesday in Kano by the Public Relations Officer…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Wednesday sealed an illegal herbal medicine production facility, one bakery and five sachet water factories in Kaduna State. The affected facilities include Aji Garau Herbal Medicine Store, Karkarku…

The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has condemned the sack of some of its members by the management of the Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital, Kaduna. The leader of the North-West Zonal chapter, Abbas Ajayi, told the News Agency of…

The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) has raised concerns over the reliability of Nigeria’s current maternal mortality statistics, questioning how such data is obtained without adequate post-mortem investigations. During the NIMR’s monthly media briefing on Tuesday, the institute called…