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Resident Doctors declared a “total and indefinite strike

The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has declared a “total and indefinite strike action”. The association revealed this in a statement made available to...

FG Plans Health Insurance For 50m Nigerians – Shettima

The Federal Government has promised to expand health insurance coverage to reach 50 million Nigerians in the next four years. Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed...

Osinbajo says Nigeria accounts for 14 percent of the world’s maternal death

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says Nigeria accounts for 14 percent of the world’s maternal death burden due to largely preventable causes, including lack of...

Kumo General Hospital To Be Ready For Commissioning Before May 29 This Year -Gov Inuwa

Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya says the General Hospital, Kumo under construction will be ready and handed over for public use before May 29,...

Governor Buni signs bills into law to boost healthcare service delivery

Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe has signed two bills into law to boost healthcare service delivery in the state. They are a law for...

Gombe state assured commitment to improve health of women, children

Gombe state government has reassured its commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of its people especially women and children. The state Governor Muhammad Inuwa...

FG Launches Primary Healthcare ‘Leadership Challenge’

The National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) has launched a primary health care leadership challenge to access service delivery across the country. Executive Director,...

NMA calls for release of kidnapped 74- year old doctor in Abia

The Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, has called on Abia State Government and security agencies to redouble their efforts in securing the release of Dr...

Cholera: Nigeria Records 54 Deaths, 1,862 Cases In 16 States

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said no fewer than 54 people have died of Cholera disease in the country. In its...

Pathfinder International builds capacity of CSOs on tracking Nigeria’s FP2030 commitments

Pathfinder International has organised a three days workshop for civil society organisations on tracking and accountability on Nigeria's commitments to FP2030. The...

An NGO, LISDEL, Trains Media, CSOs on Accountability and Good Governance

A Non-Governmental Organisation, Legislative Initiative for Sustainable Development, LISDEL, has organised two-day training for journalists and members of civil society groups for capacity building...

2 a.m at Monguno hospital, Zulum offers 30% salary raise for doctors in 7 liberated LGs

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, during a late night visit to General Hospital in Monguno, on Saturday, announced the approval of 30% salary...

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NUJ Commends Security Forces on Capture of Senior Ansaru Leaders

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) commends the Nigerian government and its security forces for the recent successful operation that led to the capture...

Modern Medicine vs. Traditional Remedies: Why People Still Struggle to Choose

By Fatima Ibrahim Sani In Nigeria — and across much of Africa — health decisions often come down to a crossroads: the hospital or the...

Disconnected Democracy: High political apathy among youths

By Zaynab Alhassan Abdullahi Political apathy, characterized by indifference, lack of trust, or outright refusal to engage in civic life, is a growing concern...

Nigeria spends $10bn annually on food imports – FG

The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, says Nigeria spends $10 billion annually on agro-imports, including wheat and fish. Kyari disclosed this...