Anambra, SIX other STATES yet to begin second phase vaccinatiON AGAINST COVID 19
Seven states are yet to begin the second phase vaccination against COVID-19, about 15 days after the Federal Government started the phase in Abuja. The information was contained in a…
BREAKING: FG considers sanction for Nigerians who refuse COVID-19 vaccination
The Federal Government may sanction eligible Nigerians who refuse COVID-19 vaccination. The Executive Director of the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Faisal Shuaib, gave the hint at a press briefing…
Strike: Doctors can’t be above the law -Ngige
The Forum of Chairmen of Health Institutions in Nigeria has described the ongoing strike by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors as insensitive. The Chairman of the Forum, Dr Sam…
COVID-19 vaccination centres opened in major Enugu markets, malls
Enugu State Government says it has opened additional COVID-19 vaccination centres in major markets, shopping malls and public places. These are additional to the more than 100 conventional vaccination centres…
Nigerian govt Suspends salaries of striking doctors
The Nigerian government has commenced the implementation of “no work, no pay” against striking doctors. Director of Hospital Services, Federal Ministry of Health, Dr. Adebimpe Adebiyi, made the announcement in…
Man dies after ‘using glue to seal penis’ to prevent fiancee from getting pregnant
A man who used super strong glue to ‘seal’ his penis has died. Salman Mirza, 25, applied glue to his genitals to stop his fiancée from getting pregnant after they checked into…
FG misinterpreted court ruling, strike continues, says NARD
MEMBERS of the National Executive Council of the striking Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors have met and resolved to continue the ongoing strike despite efforts made by the Federal Government…
Doctors’ recruitment for Saudi Arabia records large turnout in Abuja, another holds Thursday
Nigerian doctors in their hundreds, on Tuesday, stormed the Ladi Kwali Hall of the Sheraton Hotels, Abuja, as a consultancy firm, Meeds Consultancy, commenced interviews for those willing to work…
Withdraw suit against striking doctors, NMA tells FG
The Nigerian Medical Association in Enugu State has urged the Federal Government to withdraw the case instituted against the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors to bring about an amicable resolution.…
Health ministry takes sensitisation against drug abuse to markets, parks
The Federal Ministry of Health on Monday went round some motor parks and markets in Abuja to sensitise the public on dangers of drug abuse. Director, Food and Drugs in…














