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EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian doctors may suspend planned strike following govt's new pay circular

Nigeria, Aug. 20 -- The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) may suspend its planned nationwide strike following the issuance of a new government circular on doctors' remuneration. At an Emergency Dele... Read More


Major Health Stories Across Nigeria in July

Nigeria, Aug. 20 -- In July, Nigeria's public health landscape was shaped by a wave of urgent alerts, government interventions, and fresh initiatives. From cholera warnings and renewed investments in ... Read More


US CDC supports expansion of AI-enabled X-ray machines to tackle Nigeria's TB-HIV burden

Nigeria, July 31 -- The US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (US-CDC) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigeria in scaling up the use of AI-enabled Portable Digital X-ray (PDX) machi... Read More


Experts link rising salt consumption to hypertension, kidney disease in Nigeria

Nigeria, July 31 -- Health experts have raised concerns over Nigeria's rising salt consumption, warning that excessive intake is driving hypertension, kidney disease, and other life-threatening condit... Read More


FG disburses N20 billion to over 4,000 PHCs in Northern Nigeria

Nigeria, July 31 -- The federal government has disbursed over N20 billion to support 4,362 Primary Health Centres (PHCs) across the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), under th... Read More


Major Health Stories Across Nigeria in June

Nigeria, July 24 -- In June, Nigeria's health sector recorded several pivotal moments-some promising, others troubling. The federal government announced a significant N32 billion disbursement under th... Read More


Major Health Stories Across Nigeria in May

Nigeria, June 28 -- In May, Nigeria's health sector recorded new concerns around disease outbreaks, healthcare access, and workforce stability. While cumulative data revealed a rising death toll from ... Read More


Gates Foundation pledges $1.6 billion to Gavi to boost global vaccine access

Nigeria, June 24 -- The Gates Foundation has announced a $1.6 billion commitment to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, over the next five years to help deliver lifesaving vaccines to children in the world's ... Read More


Eight staff under probe over alleged neglect of accident victims - FMC Abuja

Nigeria, June 10 -- The Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, Abuja, on Monday said eight of its staff members-including four doctors, two nurses, and two attendants-are currently under investigation fo... Read More


FG orders probe into alleged neglect of accident victims at Abuja hospital

Nigeria, June 9 -- The federal government has launched an investigation into a viral video showing alleged neglect of accident victims at the Emergency Unit of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, ... Read More