FG Releases List of 774 National Health Fellows

The Federal Government has unveiled the complete roster of 774 National Health Fellows selected from every Local Government Area across Nigeria to strengthen the healthcare system.

Nipah Virus Outbreak Spreads in West Bengal

Health authorities in India are battling a Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal with five confirmed cases, including healthcare workers. The deadly bat-borne disease has epidemic potential.

Civil War Nurse Regina Okeke Dies at 88 in Nigeria

Veteran nurse Regina Okeke, who served during the Nigerian Civil War and later became a pharmaceutical executive, has died at 88. Her passing follows the death of journalist Alhaji Yakubu Mohammed, co-founder of Newswatch Magazine.

Doctor Faults 4.3% Health Allocation in 2026 Budget

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.

Nwifuru Faults UNICEF Data on Ebonyi Health System

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.

France Probes Baby Deaths After Powdered Milk Recall

French authorities launch investigation into deaths of two infants linked to possibly contaminated powdered milk, as major brands Nestle, Danone, and Lactalis recall batches across multiple countries.

Nigerian Doctor Wins MLK Community Service Award in US

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.

Gombe Opens Centre to Support Rape Victims

Gombe State Government commissions a Sexual Assault Referral Centre at the Specialist Hospital, offering medical, psychological, and legal aid to survivors, with UNICEF support.

Nurse Breaks Down 2026 Lagos Childbirth Costs

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.

13 Key Components of Primary Health Care in Nigeria

Primary Health Care serves as the foundation of Nigeria's healthcare system. This article explores the 13 critical components that make PHC effective, from health education to disease prevention and treatment.

Lassa Fever Outbreak in Benue Claims Two Lives

Benue State faces a Lassa fever outbreak with nine suspected cases, including five confirmed infections and two fatalities. Health authorities have activated emergency response measures.

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