Lagos Exceeds Global Breastfeeding Target at 57.4%, Strengthens Support
Lagos State has surpassed global breastfeeding targets, with over half of its infants now receiving exclusive nutrition from mothers’ milk, […]
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Niger Cholera Cases Resurface: UNICEF Bolsters Sanitation Amid Ongoing Outbreaks
Niger State in north-central Nigeria continues to battle fresh cholera outbreaks, with 27 active cases reported across four regions, even
Nigerian Nurses on 3-Day Strike: Gov’t Talks Today
Nigerian Nursing Strike Enters Third Day: Government Meets Strikers as Health Services Disrupted The Nigerian government has scheduled a meeting
Benue State Reports 31 Suspected Mpox Cases, 6 Confirmed
Mpox Outbreak: Benue State, Nigeria, Reports 31 Suspected Cases, Six Confirmed Benue State, Nigeria, has reported a surge in suspected
“Government Withdraws Contentious Nurse Pay Circular
Breaking: Nigeria Retracts Controversial Nurse Salary Circular, Averting Potential Strikes In a move to appease disgruntled healthcare workers and prevent
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Asaba Nurses Strike Disrupts Medical Centre Operations
Patients at Nigeria’s Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Asaba staged a protest against escalating healthcare worker strikes, while nurses fully joined
Kano Invests N95m to Prevent Hepatitis B in Mothers and Newborns
Over 1.2 million people in Nigeria’s Kano State are living with the Hepatitis B Virus (HBV), a preventable yet life-threatening
Nigerian Nurses Announce 7-Day Warning Strike Over Unmet Allowance Demands
Nigerian nurses and midwives are poised to begin a seven-day warning strike starting Tuesday, July 29, 2025, escalating tensions over
Self-Care Integration Key to Easing Nigeria’s Health System Strain
Nigerian health experts are urging government leaders to prioritize self-care as a core component of the nation’s health strategy, arguing
NHIA-Roche Initiative Slashes Cancer Treatment Costs in Nigeria
Nigerian authorities are calling on citizens battling cancer to enroll with the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), emphasizing expanded access
Niger Cholera Outbreak: 13 Dead, 297 Cases, Children Most Affected
A cholera outbreak in Niger State, Nigeria, has claimed 13 lives and hospitalized 297 individuals, with children disproportionately affected, according
Niger State Cholera Outbreak: 13 Dead, 130 Ill from Contaminated Rainwater
A deadly cholera outbreak has claimed 13 lives and hospitalized 130 individuals across 16 local government areas in Niger State,