The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has raised concerns over Nigeria’s rising cholera burden, revealing that the country has recorded the second-highest number of cases in West and Central Africa. UNICEF Regional Director for West and Central Africa, Gilles Fagninou, said Nigeria remains cholera-endemic, with recurrent major outbreaks in recent years. As of the end […]
The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives – Federal Health Institutions Sector (NANNM-FHI) has confirmed that its members will begin a seven-day warning strike on Wednesday, despite no response from the Federal Government. Speaking with reporters on Tuesday, the union’s National Chairman, Morakinyo Rilwan, said the strike will go ahead even if the government […]
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has raised concerns over the lack of commitment among government institutions in the fight against corruption, revealing that 92 Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) are yet to establish Anti-Corruption and Transparency Units (ACTUs). Presenting a report at an investigative hearing organised by the House of […]
The Borno State Government has issued a strong warning to parents against the resale of Ready-to-use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) provided by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). Health Commissioner Baba Mallam Gana made the appeal during the reception of 2,254 cartons of RUTF in Maiduguri, emphasizing that the food is intended for the health and […]
Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Decries Federal Government’s Allowance Circular**: Doctors in Ekiti and Ondo have labeled a recent Federal Government circular regarding health worker allowances as “obnoxious” and in violation of prior agreements.Warning of Potential Nationwide Strike**: The NMA chapters have issued a 21-day ultimatum for the withdrawal of the controversial circular, threatening a nationwide […]
The Ekiti State Government has urged residents to remain vigilant and strictly adhere to preventive measures against diphtheria, following a surge in cases across the country. Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr. Oyebanji Filani, stated that although no confirmed cases have been reported in Ekiti this year, the advisory is part of proactive efforts […]
The Enugu State Government has begun developing Annual Operational Plans to guide its 2026 health sector budget, aligning with the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative (NHSRII). This move was announced at a four-day workshop on health leadership and system strengthening, which began Monday in Enugu. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Emmanuel Obi, explained […]
The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has launched a mass immunisation campaign in Taraba State, aiming to vaccinate more than one million children under the age of five against polio. The statewide campaign was officially flagged off on Saturday in Jalingo, the state capital, as part of Nigeria’s continued efforts to eliminate polio […]
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has penalised 49 healthcare facilities and 47 Health Maintenance Organisations (HMOs) across the country for breaching operational standards in 2024. According to a statement issued on Sunday by the agency’s Acting Director of Media and Public Relations, Emmanuel Ononokpono, the sanctions followed investigations into over 3,500 complaints filed by […]
Winifred Ibeh Owerri, Nigeria — In a significant move to bridge healthcare gaps in Nigeria’s correctional system, the Ikukuoma Foundation, a nonprofit organization led by a philanthropist Hon. Edith Nwosu, conducted its first-ever free medical outreach for inmates at the Owerri Custodial Centre, Imo State. The initiative, held on 26th June 2025, provided critical medical […]
