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Beyond the Wound: Nigerian women bearing the weight of infertility stigma

Nigeria, Sept. 28 -- After nearly a decade of trying to conceive, Fatima Audu has become the subject of constant gossip in her circles. "I have been called barren more times than I can count," said Ms... Read More


Nigeria's menstrual health policy, dialysis subsidy, other major health stories in August

Nigeria, Sept. 20 -- In August, Nigeria's health sector recorded progress and new interventions alongside persistent challenges. From a sharp drop in poliovirus cases and the validation of a menstrual... Read More


FCT resident doctors begin indefinite strike

Nigeria, Sept. 15 -- The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter, on Monday, began an indefinite strike. This was disclosed in a communique issued by the ARD-FC... Read More


Updated: FCT resident doctors begin indefinite strike

Nigeria, Sept. 15 -- The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter, on Monday began an indefinite strike. This was disclosed in a communique issued by the ARD-FCT... Read More


Resident doctors commence five-day warning strike

Nigeria, Sept. 12 -- The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) on Friday commenced a five-day warning strike after accusing the federal government of ignoring long-standing demands over welf... Read More


Resident doctors issue 24-hour ultimatum over unmet demands

Nigeria, Sept. 12 -- The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has issued a fresh 24-hour ultimatum to the federal government to address its outstanding demands, following the expiration of ... Read More


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