The Federal Government has begun final interviews for the National Health Fellows 2.0 programme in Ogun State. Successful candidates will help strengthen local health systems. Read more about this initiative.
The Federal Government says closing Nigeria's gender health gap is vital for economic growth and sustainable reforms. A new foundation launches to tackle high maternal mortality and systemic healthcare challenges.
Nigerian resident doctors halt planned strike after Vice President Kashim Shettima's intervention. Read details of the agreement and what it means for public healthcare.
The Federal Government has launched a new framework to preserve public assets. The initiative, driven by the Ministry of Housing, aims to prevent deterioration and save costs. Read more.
The relentless daily arrival of Northern youths into Lagos via trailer trucks raises urgent questions about security, public health, and the strain on city resources. Authorities urged to act.
Nigerian health journalists urge a higher sugar tax and 2% CRF allocation to BHCPF to boost domestic health financing. AHBN warns of a public health emergency due to family planning commodity shortages.
Experts warn toxic urban air from traffic and generators is causing a public health crisis in Nigeria, leading to over 114,000 premature deaths annually. Discover the solutions.
The Nigerian Correctional Service has strongly refuted a report claiming prisons are TB hotbeds. PRO Jane Osuji labels the publication as irresponsible. Read the full statement.
The Nigerian Correctional Service refutes a media report claiming prisons are TB 'hotbeds,' citing robust health measures and collaboration with NTBLCP. Read the full statement.
Adekunmilola Adio-Moses, DG of Lagos PSSDC, details his vision to transform the centre into a world-class public service university and attract Nigeria's best minds to governance. Read his plans.
US President Donald Trump addresses health concerns, blaming aspirin for hand bruises and denying he falls asleep during public engagements. Get the full details here.
Nigeria's Federal Government pledges stronger regional collaboration on health security in West Africa, aligning with Africa CDC's agenda. Learn about the key initiatives and commitments.
NAFDAC alerts the public on fake Kiss Condoms in major markets. Learn the 3 key differences to spot counterfeits and protect your health. Report suspicious products immediately.
NAFDAC warns Nigerians about counterfeit Kiss Condoms sold in major markets. Learn how to identify safe products and protect your health from STIs and unwanted pregnancy.
Nigerian-born clinician Ayo-ige Ayodele plans to use his Yale epidemiology training to strengthen infectious disease control and bridge health gaps in underserved communities. Read his vision for Nigeria.
Lagos is drowning in refuse as piles of waste block roads and drains across the city. Residents and health experts warn of an imminent public health crisis, with diseases like cholera and Lassa fever looming. Read more.
While Nigeria marks Christmas with a public holiday, in 36 nations, including Israel, Saudi Arabia, and China, December 25 is a regular workday. Discover the reasons behind this global diversity.
ACOMIN warns that staff shortages, stock-outs, and poor infrastructure are severely undermining service delivery in Nigeria's Primary Health Centres, eroding public trust and worsening health outcomes nationwide.
The prolonged JOHESU strike has paralyzed Abuja's public health system. Wards are empty, services halted. Patients and doctors appeal for urgent government intervention to resolve the crisis.
Bauchi State has trained 800 health personnel to improve management of medical consumables across 350 facilities, backed by a N500 million investment to boost local procurement and prevent waste.
Nigeria and the US have signed a landmark $5.1 billion health agreement, blending $2.1B in US grants with $3B in Nigerian funding. This pact aims to strengthen primary healthcare and disease response from 2026-2030.
Nigerian woman Tovia reunites with her children after a successful kidney transplant funded by public donations, following abandonment by her husband after kidney failure during childbirth.
A new study reveals a hidden health crisis: nearly one-third of Ibadan's transport workers have hypertension. Learn the key risk factors and urgent public health recommendations.
The US and Nigeria have signed a landmark $5.1 billion health agreement. The deal includes $200 million specifically for over 900 Christian faith-based health facilities serving millions nationwide.
The Bureau of Public Procurement has saved Nigeria over one trillion naira in one budget cycle through price reforms. This historic achievement is being celebrated as a major win for transparency and fiscal discipline. Read more about this landmark feat.
The US has signed a major 5-year health agreement with Nigeria, committing $2.1 billion. The deal specifically aims to strengthen Christian faith-based healthcare amid security concerns. Read the full details.
NEFGAD hails Tinubu's public procurement reforms as a watershed for Nigeria's economy, citing ₦1 trillion saved and a shift towards fiscal discipline and local content.
Health experts stress that achieving gender equity in healthcare leadership is essential for improving service delivery and building stronger, more inclusive health systems across Nigeria. Learn why women's voices are critical.
The Rotary Club of Abuja Ministers Hill has commissioned a major Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) project at Jahi Primary Health Care Centre. Funded by a Rotary Foundation grant, the project includes a solar-powered borehole and improved facilities t
Governor Dauda Lawal has directed the complete renovation and equipping of Dansadau Primary Healthcare Centre, including WASH facilities, to boost grassroots healthcare in Zamfara State.