A 2026 WHO report reveals Nigeria has the highest maternal mortality rate globally at 993 deaths per 100,000 births, followed by Chad and South Sudan, highlighting Africa's ongoing maternal health crisis.
Aliye Saka, an ambulance driver at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, was discovered deceased in a restroom on the premises. Colleagues express shock as he showed no prior signs of illness.
Kano state government projects 600,000-700,000 births in 2026 based on 3.5% population growth, warning of strain on health facilities and a 4,000-worker deficit.
Kano State Government forecasts 600,000-700,000 births in 2026 based on 3.5% growth rate, warning of severe healthcare personnel deficit and facility strain.
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A Nigerian-born nurse in Australia has had her registration cancelled after a tribunal found she repeatedly slept during night shifts, compromising elderly patient care.
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Dr. Ekanem Ekure, President of the Pediatricians Association of Nigeria, criticizes the 4.3% health allocation in the 2026 budget as insufficient for child health, calling for urgent action on lead poisoning and improved funding.
CEPI commits $30 million to update MSD's Zaire ebolavirus vaccine, improving affordability, accessibility, and sustainability for low- and middle-income countries in Africa.
Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru challenges UNICEF's health data collection methods, urging better strategies to improve maternal and child health and end issues like open defecation.
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Dr. Festus Oluseye Babarinde receives the 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Community Service Award in the United States for his lifelong dedication to volunteerism and public service in underserved communities across Nigeria and the diaspora.
C3-RISE project calls on Nigerian women to undergo HPV screening and preventive measures during Cervical Cancer Awareness Month to combat this preventable disease.
The Nigerian Red Cross Society is empowering vulnerable persons in Plateau State and launching new health programs in Anambra State to promote good health and save lives through digital upgrades and community engagement.
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Gombe State Government commissions a Sexual Assault Referral Centre at the Specialist Hospital, offering medical, psychological, and legal aid to survivors, with UNICEF support.
A Nigerian nurse details childbirth expenses in Lagos for 2026, revealing antenatal care from ₦450k, normal delivery ₦800k+, and emergency CS up to ₦2m+ with additional costs.
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