Senate Passes Malaria Elimination Agency Bill
The Nigerian Senate has passed a bill to create the National Agency for Malaria Elimination, aiming to coordinate efforts to prevent, control, and eradicate malaria across the country.
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Police Confirm Body Found on Lokoja-Abuja Highway Is FUL Student
Police confirm body found on Lokoja-Abuja Highway is Sarah Idoko, a final-year student of Federal University Lokoja. Investigation underway.
WHX Lagos 2026 Focuses on Funding Africa's Diagnostics
WHX Lagos 2026 concluded that Africa's healthcare future hinges on financing, scaling, and delivering innovations. Keynotes highlighted public-private partnerships and health insurance to improve access.
NNPC Foundation Installs MRI at Dala Orthopaedic Hospital
NNPC Foundation hands over a modern 1.5 Tesla MRI system to National Orthopaedic Hospital, Dala, Kano, enhancing diagnostic services in Northern Nigeria.
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WHX Lagos: Fixing Africa’s Fragmented Healthcare Systems
At WHX World Health Expo in Lagos, healthcare leaders confront fragmentation, urging collaboration, integration, and disciplined execution to scale innovations across Africa.
Malnutrition Hinders Patient Recovery in Nigeria, WASPEN Warns
The West African Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition identifies malnutrition as a major threat to patient safety, urging government action to reduce hospital readmission and mortality rates.
WHO Accelerates Ebola Response, Consults Experts on Vaccines
WHO convenes experts to evaluate vaccines and therapeutics for the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda, prioritizing clinical trials and candidate products.
Borno Distributes Free Cholera Drugs to Health Facilities
Borno State Ministry of Health procured and distributed drugs and hygiene materials to contain acute watery diarrhoea cases, ensuring free treatment for patients.
Experts Push for Expanded Contraceptive Access in Nigeria
Experts call for expanded access to modern contraceptives to improve women's reproductive health, citing millions of unintended pregnancies annually in Nigeria.
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Cross River Restores Molecular Lab for TB, HIV, Mpox
Cross River State restores molecular lab at Dr. Lawrence Henshaw Memorial Hospital for TB, HIV, Mpox testing after EndSARS damage.
No Ebola Case in Nigeria, FG Activates Precautionary Steps
Nigeria's health ministry confirms no Bundibugyo Ebola cases, activates surveillance at borders and nationwide preparedness measures.
GHC Founder Urges Ambassadors to Intensify Malaria Fight
Prince Cletus Sunday Iloabanafor, GHC founder, calls on ambassadors to boost grassroots efforts against malaria in Nigeria, as his birthday is celebrated.
World Bank Sets 1.5 Billion AI Healthcare Target by 2030
World Bank targets 1.5 billion people for AI-driven healthcare by 2030, addressing global health deficits with digital innovations.
WHO: Nigeria's Ebola Risk Low Despite Global Threat
The World Health Organization says Nigeria faces low Ebola risk, even as the virus spreads in Africa. Over 300 cases confirmed in DRC.
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WHX Lagos 2026 Opens, Targets Health System Transformation
WHX Lagos 2026 opened with over 8,000 professionals, 500 exhibitors from 40 countries, focusing on local manufacturing and investment.
Borno Records 274 New Cholera Cases in 24 Hours
Borno State reports 274 new suspected cholera cases in 24 hours, totaling 4,204 infections since May. 39 deaths recorded, 2,664 recovered.
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ARD President: No Doctor Should Earn Below N1 Million Monthly
Dr John Omotoso, ARD President at OOUTH, urges government to declare health sector emergency, ban medical tourism abroad, and ensure doctors earn at least N1 million monthly.
FAAN, Lagos Health Officials Tighten Ebola Screening at Airport
FAAN, Lagos State health officials, and Port Health Services have reinforced measures to prevent Ebola importation at Murtala Muhammed Airport after a joint inspection.
World No Tobacco Day: Protecting Youth from Nicotine Addiction
World No Tobacco Day 2026 focuses on countering nicotine addiction among youth. WHO warns of industry tactics targeting children, as Nigeria scales up tobacco control measures.
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Anambra Orders Mortuary Registration and Licence Renewal
Anambra State Ministry of Health directs all mortuary operators to register facilities and renew expired licences under Public Health Law, with deadline of June 5.
Cholera Kills 40, Infects 3,000 in Borno
A cholera outbreak in Borno State has killed at least 40 people and infected over 3,000, with treatment centres overwhelmed.
Nigeria 59% Ready for Ebola, NCDC DG Warns
NCDC Director-General Dr. Jide Idris says Nigeria is only 59% prepared for a potential Ebola outbreak, citing gaps at entry points and porous borders.
Hospital Malnutrition: Silent Epidemic in Nigeria, WASPEN Warns
WASPEN warns hospital malnutrition is a silent epidemic in Nigeria, affecting 30-45% of patients, increasing costs, and urging action ahead of its June 2026 conference.
Nigeria 59% Prepared for Ebola, Says NCDC DG
NCDC Director-General Dr Jide Idris says Nigeria is only 59% prepared for a potential Ebola outbreak, citing critical gaps at points of entry and porous land borders.
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Zulum distributes free cholera drugs to Borno facilities
Borno Governor Babagana Zulum directs procurement and distribution of drugs, consumables, and hygiene materials to health facilities to contain acute watery diarrhea outbreak.
Hospital Malnutrition a Silent Epidemic in Nigeria, Warns WASPEN
WASPEN warns that hospital malnutrition is a silent epidemic in Nigeria, affecting 30-45% of patients, and calls for improved nutrition screening and care.
Taraba Inaugurates Health Communication Group for Immunisation
Taraba State inaugurates a Technical Working Group to strengthen health communication, boost immunisation, and improve community participation in primary healthcare.
FMC Daura Suspends Doctor Over Poor Emergency Response
Federal Medical Centre Daura suspends a doctor for three months for failing to promptly respond to an emergency patient who later died after transfer to another hospital.
Kaduna Healthcare Reforms Gain Momentum
Kaduna State is advancing healthcare reforms, upgrading hospitals and primary health centers to improve access to quality medical services for urban and rural communities.
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Tinubu Commissions Major Health Infrastructure Across Nigeria
President Tinubu commissions sweeping health projects nationwide, including specialist complexes, ambulances, and primary care upgrades, marking the largest single-day rollout in Nigeria's history.
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