10 children die following Diphtheria outbreak in Niger

Ten children have died following an outbreak of diphtheria in Agaie and Bida local government areas of Niger State.   The affected children were admitted to the Federal Medical Centre…

Adamawa State Launches Emergency Response as Suspected Buruli Ulcer Kills Eight

  An affliction suspected to be buruli ulcer has claimed the life of eight people in Adamawa State. The state government confirmed the casualty on Tuesday, indicating that the outbreak…

Juju Legend Ebenezer Obey Refutes Stroke Rumors, Announces He’s Alive and Well

  Nigerian juju legend, Ebenezer Obey has spoken out about his viral stroke rumours. UGAMATV reports that the musician was rumoured to have died after battling stroke. However, speaking amid…

Governor Alex Otti Declares Health Emergency, Rehabilitates Over 900 Clinics Across LGAs

  The Abia State government has said that the healthcare needs of its citizens will always remain a top priority. The Commissioner for Health, Professor Enoch Ogbonnaya Uche, stated this…

Nursing Council Abolishes Policy Eliminating Students After Three Failed Exam Attempts

The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has abolished the long-standing policy that terminated the admission of nursing students who failed their professional examinations after three attempts.   The…

FCT resident doctors begin one-week warning strike

The Association of Resident Doctors in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has commenced a seven-day warning strike.       In a communique signed by its President, George Ebong, the…

NCDC Activates Public Health Surveillance as Ebola Cases Emerge in Democratic Republic of Congo

  The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has issued a public health advisory following the declaration of an Ebola Virus Disease, EVD, outbreak in the Democratic Republic…

Borno State Family Emergency: Four Children Dead, Parents In Critical Condition After Unknown Incident

  Tragedy has struck Kukurpu village in Kwajaffa District of Hawul Local Government Area, Borno State, where four children from the same family were confirmed dead after being found unconscious…

Mbah Hails Diaspora Partnership as SAGA Foundation Donates Medical Supplies to ESUTH

Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has lauded the role of partnership in strengthening the state’s healthcare system.   The governor was reacting to the donation of vital medical supplies…

Doctors Threaten Nationwide Strike Over Unpaid Allowances

Nigeria’s health sector is on the brink of another industrial crisis as the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has issued a final 10-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, warning…