Yobe Boosts Healthcare with 2,500 New Workers, 5 Upgraded Hospitals
Yobe State transforms its healthcare sector, employing 2,500 health workers and upgrading five hospitals to specialist facilities to curb medical tourism and save lives.
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Gov Sule Signs Bill for N6bn Specialist Hospital in Akwanga
Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has signed a bill establishing the Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital in Akwanga, with N6bn set aside for its upgrade to a tertiary facility. Read more about this major healthcare investment.
Kano suspends doctors over scissors left in patient's stomach
Kano health authorities confirm negligence led to a mother of five's death after scissors were left inside her post-surgery. Three personnel suspended as probe continues.
Specialist Obesity Treatment Centre Launches in Onitsha
A new Getslim Bariatric Center in Onitsha now provides specialist weight management and surgical care for Southeast Nigeria, reducing the need for long-distance travel for treatment.
Delta Suspends Doctor Over Nurse Assault Allegation
Delta State suspends a doctor at Asaba Specialist Hospital for allegedly assaulting a nurse. A panel investigates the incident. Read the full details.
Stakeholders Urge Overhaul of Health Insurance to Save Lives
Health stakeholders call for urgent reform of Nigeria's dysfunctional health insurance scheme after a free medical outreach in Port Harcourt highlights the deadly cash-and-carry system.
Man's Viral Self-Tribute Before Death Highlights Nigeria's Healthcare Failures
A Nigerian man's heartbreaking self-tribute before dying from a heart condition has gone viral, exposing demands for N2m deposits by Lagos hospitals and a failing healthcare system. Read his full story.
Abuja Hospitals Deserted as JOHESU Strike Grinds On
The prolonged JOHESU strike has paralyzed Abuja's public health system. Wards are empty, services halted. Patients and doctors appeal for urgent government intervention to resolve the crisis.
Lawyer Seeks Justice for Wife's Death in Lagos Hospital
Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong demands justice for his friend's wife, Akudo John, who died from alleged medical negligence at Gynescope Specialist Hospital, Lekki, during childbirth. #JusticeForLovelyn
FG Launches Committee for Reliable Power in Health Facilities
The Federal Government has inaugurated a committee to ensure sustainable electricity in all health facilities. This move aims to save lives and improve healthcare delivery nationwide.
Abuja Hospital Guards Protest Over Unpaid Salaries
Security guards paralyze services at Abuja hospitals over 4 months unpaid salaries. Patients stranded as entrances blocked. FCT Administration urged to intervene immediately.
Student Alleges Sexual Assault by Kwara Hospital Worker
A Nigerian student claims she was injected and sexually assaulted at Oro General Hospital. Kwara authorities have suspended the staff member and launched investigation.
Health Workers Begin Indefinite Strike Nationwide
Nigerian health workers under JOHESU begin an indefinite strike from Nov 14, 2025, paralyzing public hospitals. The action follows failed government negotiations on salary adjustments. Read more.
Ogun State & EU Launch Solar Healthcare Initiative
Ogun State partners with European Union to deploy solar energy systems across healthcare facilities, ensuring uninterrupted power and improved medical services in rural communities.
NMA Supports Doctors' Strike: 91 Hospitals Crippled
The Nigerian Medical Association escalates support for resident doctors as nationwide strike enters seventh day, crippling healthcare services in 91 hospitals amid unresolved demands.
NMA Supports Striking Doctors: Healthcare Crisis Deepens
The Nigerian Medical Association solidly supports resident doctors as their industrial action enters day six, paralyzing healthcare services nationwide while urgent negotiations continue.
Nigerian Doctors Begin Indefinite Nationwide Strike
Nigeria's healthcare system faces total shutdown as NARD begins indefinite strike over unmet demands, leaving millions without medical care.
ACPN Fights Illegal Drug Distribution in Nigerian Hospitals
ACPN demands immediate government action against unlicensed drug distribution in healthcare facilities, warning of dire consequences for patient safety and public health.
Nigeria loses ₦4.5B to hospital infections yearly
Shocking report reveals how preventable healthcare-associated infections drain Nigeria's economy of billions while putting patients at risk. Discover the silent crisis in Nigerian hospitals.
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