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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...

No pregnant woman deserves to die from childbirth –Saraki

Mrs Toyin Saraki, Founder of Well-being Foundation Africa, and wife of former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, says no pregnant woman should lose her...

Making health insurance mandatory for all citizens will fast track universal health coverage in Nigeria-Ibrahim Oloriegbe

Chairman, Senate Committee on Health, Ibrahim Oloriegbe, says making health insurance mandatory for all citizens will fast track universal health coverage in Nigeria. He stated...

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Gov. Idris approves 6 months maternity leave for female workers

Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi, has approved the immediate implementation of a six-month maternity leave for pregnant women in the Kebbi State Civil Service. Idris...

Jigawa increases funding for free basic healthcare scheme

The Jigawa State Executive Council has approved increased funding for its free basic healthcare initiative, J-Basic, which targets vulnerable and other residents across the...

Gov. Nwifuru suspends 25 commissioners, 62 aides

Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has suspended 87 government aides for failing to attend a government function. Those suspended include commissioners, senior special assistants,...

Gov Lawal approves appointment of new Emir of Gusau

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has approved the appointment of Alhaji Abdulkadir Ibrahim Bello as the new Emir and Sarkin Katsina of Gusau Emirate. Alhaji...