JOHESU suspends picketing as Tinubu sets up committee
The Joint Health Sector Unions, JOHESU, has suspended its planned picketing of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. […]
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Malaria eradication depends on improved living conditions
The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) has emphasized the importance of improved living conditions in the eradication of malaria
Malaria decline reported in Lagos Nigeria progress towards elimination
The Nigerian government has announced a significant decline in malaria transmission in Lagos State, attributing the progress to sustained investments
Nigerians Advised To Undertake Regular Medical Checkups
A recent symposium in Abuja, Nigeria, has highlighted the importance of regular medical check-ups in preventing non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Dr.
Malaria cases Nigeria leads with 68466000 cases globally
Nigeria has recorded the highest number of malaria cases and deaths globally, according to the 2025 World Malaria Report. The
Artificial Intelligence adoption urged in Nigeria healthcare
Medical professionals in Nigeria have emphasized the need for accelerated adoption of Artificial Intelligence in the country’s health sector, as
Nigeria Governors Share $6.1m Healthcare Award
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum has announced that states with outstanding performance in primary healthcare delivery will share a total of
Gender violence surges in Ogun with 502 cases reported
Ogun State Records 502 Cases of Gender-Based Violence in 2025 The Ogun State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development,
Nigeria Pursues Universal Health Coverage Amid Challenges
The Nigerian government has reiterated its commitment to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) through innovation, strategic collaboration, and improved health
Nigeria infant mortality rates soar due to low vaccination rates
Nigeria’s high infant and maternal mortality rates have been linked to a significant number of children who have never received
Nigeria Healthcare Crisis Demands Urgent Reforms
The National Association of Government General Medical and Dental Practitioners has urged the Nigerian government to implement urgent reforms to
Nigeria healthcare system needs domestic funding
Nigeria’s healthcare system is at a critical juncture, with the Special Adviser to the President on Health, Dr. Salma Anas,