Doctors Assaulted in Neonatal Unit A disturbing case of violence has emerged from Central Hospital, Warri, where a paediatrician and a house officer were allegedly attacked while on duty at the hospital’s Special Baby Care Unit. The incident, which reportedly took place over the weekend, has drawn condemnation from medical professionals and advocacy groups, highlighting […]
Growing Concern Over Autism Prevalence A medical expert has sounded the alarm over what appears to be a sharp increase in autism spectrum disorder among children in Calabar, with estimates suggesting a prevalence rate of one in three. The development has heightened concerns among health professionals and caregivers about the adequacy of current diagnostic and […]
Stakeholders Examine AI’s Promise and Perils THE increasing use of Artificial Intelligence in healthcare has triggered renewed calls for regulation, as experts warn that the technology’s benefits must be carefully balanced against its risks. This formed the focus of discussions at a high-level forum hosted at the French Institute Abuja, bringing together stakeholders from government, […]
Strike Begins Over Unmet Demands NIGERIA’S healthcare system was thrown into uncertainty as resident doctors embarked on an indefinite nationwide strike over unresolved welfare and policy concerns. The industrial action, led by the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), followed what the doctors described as prolonged neglect of their demands by relevant authorities. Among the […]
Delta Unveils Bold Incentive to Retain Medical Workforce DELTA State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved a sweeping welfare package aimed at reversing the growing exodus of medical professionals from the state, introducing a ₦200,000 monthly tax-free allowance for doctors. The announcement was made in Asaba by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, who described […]
Delta Moves to Close Healthcare Workforce Gap THE Delta State Government has approved the recruitment of over 700 medical and non-medical personnel in a strategic effort to address critical manpower shortages across its healthcare system. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, disclosed this during an inspection visit to the College of Health Technology, Ovrode, […]
Renewed Tensions in the Health Sector NIGERIA’S public health sector is bracing for another major disruption as the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has declared a nationwide strike over unresolved welfare issues. The strike, set to commence at midnight on 7 April, follows a resolution reached during the association’s National Executive Council meeting held […]
Delta First Lady Marks Autism Awareness Day With Advocacy, Outreach AS the world commemorated World Autism Awareness Day, the Wife of the Delta State Governor, Tobore Oborevwori, led a renewed call for compassion, acceptance, and sustained support for individuals living with autism. The 2026 observance, themed “Autism with Humanity: Every Life Has Value,” brought together […]
Delta Moves to Tackle Health Workforce Shortage with Ovrode College Strategic Investment in Human Capital THE Delta State Government has intensified efforts to address persistent manpower shortages in the health sector through the ongoing development of the College of Health Technology in Ovrode, Isoko North Local Government Area. During an inspection of the project, the […]
Driving Inclusive Development Beyond Rhetoric Nigeria’s push for gender equality is entering a more complex phase, one that goes beyond broad commitments to address the layered vulnerabilities faced by women and girls with disabilities. At a high-level symposium marking the 2026 International Women’s Day, convened by UN Women, government officials and development partners outlined a […]