Health

Oyo Confirms Lassa Fever Case, Activates Emergency Response

The Oyo State Government has confirmed a case of Lassa fever at the University College Hospital.   The case involved…

4 days ago

NCDC Identifies 10 States at Risk of Cholera Outbreak

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has placed 10 states on high alert over a possible cholera outbreak,…

4 days ago

Drug Crisis Deepens: Over 60% of Arrested Offenders Are Nigerian Youths — Buba Marwa Raises Alarm

The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Buba Marwa, has raised serious concern over the growing involvement…

4 days ago

FG Sets Up Committee to Launch Nationwide Food Bank Programme

The Federal Government has initiated plans to roll out a National Community Food Bank Programme, with the establishment of a…

6 days ago

Govs, Dangote Commit N66bn to Oluremi Tinubu’s Food Bank

The National Community Food Bank Programme has secured pledges exceeding N66bn following its launch and inauguration of the Board of…

2 weeks ago

Doctors suspend services at OOUTH over alleged assault on female house officer

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has directed its members at Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu, Ogun State, to…

3 weeks ago

Medical Lab Scientists Reject Proposed Health Reform Bills

The Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN) has raised strong objections to a controversial health reform bill before…

3 weeks ago

Nigeria faces shortage of specialised health professionals, FG warns

Nigeria is facing a widening gap in the training of critical healthcare professionals, the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has…

3 weeks ago

Kwara Reaffirms Commitment to Promoting Oral Hygiene

The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving oral hygiene as part of overall healthcare, marking the 2026…

1 month ago

FG Targets Three Million Nigerians in Nationwide Oral Health Campaign

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving access to oral healthcare, with plans to reach at least three…

1 month ago