Health

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has declared a total and indefinite nationwide strike to commence at 12 a.m on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, following the Federal Government’s decision

The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has issued a strong warning to newly inducted medical doctors, cautioning against reckless conduct on social media and unprofessional behaviour. Registrar of

The Lagos State Government has graduated the first cohort of the National Health Fellows (NHF) and onboarded a new set, as part of efforts to strengthen health leadership, governance, and

The Enugu State Government has confirmed an outbreak of Rabies in Igbo Etiti Local Government Area, raising concerns over public health and animal safety. In a public notice issued by

Health experts have called for immediate, coordinated measures to tackle the growing prevalence of asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in Nigeria, citing poor awareness, weak diagnostic capacity, and

eHealth Africa has rolled out a strategic plan aimed at strengthening public health emergency preparedness and response across the continent. The Public Health Emergency Management (PHEM) Strategy for 2026–2028 is

From Elekwachi Chinedum, Onitsha Civil Rights Concern (CRC) has called for intensified public enlightenment on the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF) for the provision of health services in Primary Healthcare

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide, but early detection significantly improves treatment outcomes and survival rates. When found at a localised stage, the 5-year relative survival

Public health experts and tuberculosis (TB) advocates have called for intensified community-based interventions, stressing that such programmes are critical to early detection, reduced transmission, and improved access to TB services

The Federal Government has officially launched “Snacks for Thought” (PBAT FEEDS), a strategic breakfast initiative under the Renewed Hope National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme (RH-NHGSFP), aimed at enhancing learning outcomes

Oyo state government has reaffirmed its commitment to ending Tuberculosis (TB) as it joined the global community to mark World Tuberculosis Day 2026 at Molete Primary Health Centre, Ibadan South

The Taraba National Health Insurance Agency (NHIA) has made significant strides, enrolling over 130,000 individuals across the state’s 168 wards for basic healthcare provision. The agency has also identified 2000