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Health workers insist nationwide strike continues despite 'no work, no pay' order

Nigeria, Jan. 14 -- The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) has directed its members to continue their ongoing industrial action, despite a federal government directive enforcing the 'no work, no pay'... Read More


Lassa fever fatality rate rises in 2025 despite decline in cases - NCDC

Nigeria, Jan. 7 -- Nigeria recorded 206 deaths from Lassa fever in 2025 as of epidemiological week 51, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). Despite a decline in ... Read More


Resident doctors to resume indefinite strike on 12 January

Nigeria, Jan. 4 -- The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced plans to resume its Total, Indefinite and Complete Strike (TICS 2.0) from 12 January, citing the federal government... Read More


Measles: Nigeria records 26,866 suspected cases, 153 deaths in 2025 - NCDC

Nigeria, Dec. 24 -- Nigeria recorded 26,866 suspected measles cases and 153 deaths between January and November 2025, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). The fi... Read More


PT Health Watch: Vaginal discharge is normal, but changes may signal infection- Expert

Nigeria, Dec. 20 -- Vaginal discharge is a natural fluid produced by the vagina to keep it clean, moist and protected from infections, but medical experts warn that certain changes in colour, smell or... Read More


Nigeria records 195 Lassa fever deaths, higher fatality rate in 2025 - NCDC

Nigeria, Dec. 19 -- Nigeria recorded 195 deaths from Lassa fever in 2025, with a higher fatality rate than the same period last year, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention... Read More


Nigeria exceeds global targets on neglected tropical diseases - Official

Nigeria, Dec. 19 -- Nigeria has recorded notable progress in the fight against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), exceeding global targets for lymphatic filariasis and onchocerciasis, as a Gates Foun... Read More


Reserved seats bill a weak negotiation for women's political inclusion - Minister

Nigeria, Dec. 10 -- The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has said the proposed reserved seats for women in Nigeria's legislatures amounts to a "weak negotiatio... Read More


Health workers extend nationwide strike, accuses FG of stalling salary adjustment

Nigeria, Dec. 10 -- The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) have extended their indefinite nationwide strike, accusing the federal government of deliberately stalling the implementation of the long-aw... Read More


Health workers extend nationwide strike, accuse FG of stalling salary adjustment

Nigeria, Dec. 10 -- The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) have extended their indefinite nationwide strike, accusing the federal government of deliberately stalling the implementation of the long-aw... Read More