3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (1281+ words) The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has confirmed five cases of diphtheria out of 15 suspected cases investigated in the territory, with two deaths recorded among the confirmed cases. The Mandate Secretary, Health Services and Environment Secretariat, FCTA, Dr Adedolapo Fasawe,…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (547+ words) The Federal Government is set to strengthen healthcare delivery across Nigeria’s 774 Local Government Areas through collaboration with UbuntuCare Africa, a digital primary healthcare platform designed to connect underserved communities with healthcare providers and essential health services. The initiative is expected…...

2+ week, 23+ hour ago   (448+ words) Covenant Mandate College of Health Technology and Medical Sciences, located at Covenant Cathedral, Covenant Bus Stop, Covenant City, Oloko, Apata, Ibadan, Oyo State, has held its maiden matriculation ceremony for newly admitted students. The ceremony brought together hundreds of matriculating…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (1393+ words) For Nigerians living abroad, one of the most difficult realities of building a life in another country is being unable to respond quickly when an aging parent needs help. A phone call can reassure you that your mother is fine,…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (396+ words) Former Rivers State Governor and African Democratic Congress presidential running mate, Rotimi Amaechi, has disclosed that his administration paid pregnant women N10,000 each to attend antenatal care as part of efforts to reduce maternal and child mortality in the state. Amaechi…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (642+ words) The Sokoto State Government has commenced the screening of candidates for 250 slots under the Community Midwifery Scholarship and Bonding Scheme, an initiative aimed at addressing the shortage of skilled birth attendants in rural and underserved communities. The 10-day screening exercise,…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (519+ words) The Association of Heads of Service and Permanent Secretaries of Oyo and Osun States (AREHSPSOOS) has urged serving and retired top civil servants to prioritise healthy living, social interaction and purposeful engagement as they advance in age. The association made…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (272+ words) By: Olugbenga Eyimofe, Adepoju Adebola, Emiola Samson and Olaniran Adenike The funding cliff: But when U.S. funding to WFP nutrition clinics stopped in 2025, services collapsed. By mid-2026, WFP could reach only 740,000 of 6.2 million food-insecure people across three North-East states, a 43 percent drop…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (931+ words) From left: Vice Chairman of Mushin Local Government, Hon. Karaole Semiu; Managing Director, Cerba Lancet Nigeria, Dr Olayemi Dawodu; and Medical Officer of Mushin Local Government, Dr Kayode Odufuwa during a community health education and free screening programme organised by…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (809+ words) NIGERIA’S worsening insecurity, economic hardship, poverty and weak access to healthcare are taking a heavy toll on citizens’ mental health, Professor Taiwo Obindo has warned. Obindo gave the warning while delivering the 126th Inaugural Lecture of the University of Jos, titled…...