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Persistent blackout at UCH sparks outrage, raises concerns over Nigeria's healthcare infrastructure

Nigeria, March 7 -- The recurring blackout at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, has once again drawn public attention to the fragility of critical infrastructure in Nigeria's health secto... Read More


World Cancer Day: Advocates warn late detection, stigma driving cancer deaths in Nigeria

Nigeria, Feb. 8 -- Cancer advocates and survivors have warned that late detection, stigma and limited access to care are worsening cancer deaths in Nigeria, urging Nigerians to prioritise early screen... Read More


How singer Ifunanya Nwagene died - Abuja hospital

Nigeria, Feb. 2 -- The management of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, has denied allegations on social media that it failed to provide adequate care to Ifunanya Nwagene, who died after sufferin... Read More


JOHESU Strike: Health workers accuse government of bias, failed dialogue

Nigeria, Jan. 30 -- The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) has blamed the federal government for the prolonged strike by health workers, accusing the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare of ... Read More


Health minister dismisses governorship speculation, says focus remains on health reforms

Nigeria, Dec. 15 -- The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, has dismissed growing speculation that he intends to contest the Bauchi State governorship in 2027. Mr Pate ... Read More


Nigeria records surge in PHC utilisation, decline in maternal deaths - Official

Nigeria, Dec. 15 -- The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, has revealed that Nigeria recorded a significant increase in the utilisation of primary healthcare (PHC) faci... Read More