Abuja suicide bomber attempted to sneak into Army barracks -NEMA

The National Emergency Management Agency on Tuesday said the explosion that occurred on Monday in Abuja was caused by a suicide bomber. NEMA stated on its X handle that its team promptly responded to ...

27th May 2025

Children’s Day: NACA urges effort to prevent HIV in newborns

As Nigeria celebrates the 2025 Children’s Day, the National Agency for the Control of AIDS has called on all stakeholders to reaffirm their commitment to safeguarding the health and future of Nigeri...

27th May 2025

NAFDAC warns against VDM’s inciting video

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has defended its recent enforcement operations at Onitsha Bridge Head Market, Anambra State, following criticism circulating on social ...

26th May 2025

Expert calls for data-driven health reforms

A public health expert, Dr. Chinedu Agbakwuru has urged governments at all levels and health sector stakeholders to implement data-driven reforms as a catalyst for innovation in health systems. Accord...

25th May 2025

Varsity unions threaten strike over N50bn allowances

The Joint Action Committee of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions has warned that it may embark on a strik...

25th May 2025

FG to unveil three cancer centres May 29

The Federal Government will on May 29, 2025, unveil three new cancer centres on May 29, 2025, in the first phase of ten new cancer centres nationwide. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social We...

24th May 2025

Nigerians spent $2m on medical tourism in 2024 – Report

Nigerians spent about $2.41m on foreign healthcare-related services from January to December 2024, findings by Saturday PUNCH have revealed. Compared to the $3.82m spent on medical tourism in 2023, th...

24th May 2025

Bursars advocate more funding, tax exemption for education sector

The Association of Bursars of Nigerian Universities on Wednesday, decried poor funding for universities in the country. The association also revealed that Nigeria still lagged in UNESCO’s minimu...

21st May 2025

FG moves to curb toxic plastics, boost circular economy

The Federal Government on Tuesday, reaffirmed its commitment to tackling the growing threat of toxic plastics and electronics and boosting the circular economy in Nigeria. The Director General of the ...

20th May 2025

Stakeholders urge African leaders to invest in inclusive health policies

The Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation Network, a registered organisation supporting individuals with brittle bone disease, has called for African governments to formulate inclusive policies and inves...

20th May 2025

WHO members adopt agreement to boost future pandemic preparedness

Member States of the World Health Organisation on Tuesday, formally adopted by consensus, the world’s first Pandemic Agreement. The landmark decision by the 78th World Health Assembly culminates...

20th May 2025

Global health at risk as funding crisis hits WHO

The Director General of the World Health Organisation, Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, on Monday said the organisation is facing a salary gap for the next biennium of more than $500m. Hence, it is taking a ran...

20th May 2025

WHO faces $500m salary gap, announces cost-cutting measures

The Director General of the World Health Organisation, Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, on Monday, said the organisation is facing a salary gap for the next biennium of more than $500 million. Hence, it is taki...

19th May 2025

Tanzanian don elected WHO regional director for Africa

A Tanzanian Professor, Mohamed Janabi, has been elected the new World Health Organization Regional Director for Africa. The election took place during a Special Session of the WHO Regional Committee f...

18th May 2025

Pate hails Ihekweazu's WHO health emergencies appointment

The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, has congratulated Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu on his appointment as Executive Director of the World Health Organisation Health Eme...

18th May 2025

FG to unveil three programmes for family unity, curbing poverty

As Nigeria joined the rest of the world to commemorate the International Day of Families, the Federal Government has unveiled plans to launch three major national initiatives aimed at strengthening fa...

16th May 2025

Firm blames medical tourism on poor healthcare access

The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Cassona Global Imaging Limited, John Chigbu, on Thursday raised concerns over medical tourism among Nigerians, attributing it to poor access to quality heal...

16th May 2025

FG to implement 100% subsidised healthcare initiative for vulnerable Nigerians

The Federal Government on Thursday said it will implement an interventional 100 per cent subsidised healthcare initiative to reach vulnerable and hard-to-reach Nigerians in rural communities across th...

15th May 2025

Flood: NEMA deploys teams to states, urges state-level readiness

In a proactive move to mitigate the impact of anticipated floods during the 2025 rainy season, the National Emergency Management Agency is deploying teams to all the states in the country to engage di...

15th May 2025

Japa worsening health sector crises – Unions

Healthcare workers have warned that the continued migration of nurses from Nigeria is exacerbating the country’s healthcare crises, leading to increased waiting times, higher morbidity, and rising m...

15th May 2025