By STELLA JOHNSON OGBOVOVEH THE Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has once again raised the alarm over the federal government’s failure to meet long-standing financial obligations to the nation’s doctors and other health workers. This time, the figure is staggering—₦38 billion in accumulated allowances, spanning over a decade of neglect, bureaucratic inertia, and broken […]
By SANI BATURE THE Niger State government has approved free medical care for survivors of the Essa tanker explosion. Governor Umaru Bago’s aide, Dr. Murtala Bagana, said about 50 victims are receiving treatment for burns and inhalation injuries at hospitals in Bida, Agaie, and Abuja. The government also supplied ₦10 million worth of drugs and […]
By DIANA CHUKWUKA THE Federal Government has released ₦32.9 billion under the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) to strengthen primary healthcare centres across Nigeria. Dr. Oritseweyimi Ogbe, Secretary of the Ministerial Oversight Committee, said the funds—part of the BHCPF 2.0 reform—will enhance service delivery and accountability at community level. According to Ogbe, BHCPF-supported facilities […]
By DIANA CHUKWUKA THE Federal Government, in partnership with global health organisations, has launched the Innovative Cancer Medicine (ICM) Demonstration Study to provide free immunotherapy for Nigerians with metastatic colorectal cancer. Unveiled at the National Hospital, Abuja, the 18-month programme—the first of its kind in Sub-Saharan Africa—will treat 30 patients at no cost, covering diagnostics, […]
By STELLA JOHNSON OGBOVOVEH THE Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has pledged significant infrastructural improvements in the health sector to match ongoing road development efforts. Dr. Adedolapo Fasawe, Mandate Secretary for Health Services and Environment, made the promise on Tuesday in Abuja at the 2025 Physicians Week of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), FCT chapter. […]
By STELLA JOHNSON OGBOVOVEH ACROSS sub-Saharan Africa, the statistics tell a haunting story: thousands of young women contract HIV every week, outpacing men by alarming margins. Behind these numbers lies a complex web of biology, social inequality, and systemic neglect that has turned HIV into a gendered epidemic. The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria reports […]
By DIANA CHUKWUKA NIGERIA has urged African nations to invest more in digital health skills to build resilient and inclusive healthcare systems. Minister of State for Health, Dr. Iziaq Salako, made the call at the 2025 Africa Health Tech Summit in Kigali, stressing that achieving Universal Health Coverage requires both technology and a digitally […]
By STELLA JOHNSON OGBOVOVEH AT 63, Justina Nwankwo thought her life as a tailor was over. Her vision had grown cloudy, her hands shaky, and threading a needle—once second nature—became impossible. “I could not thread a needle before; now, I teach young girls tailoring again,” she said, her face bright with gratitude after a free […]
By ALIYU AMINU ABUBAKAR ABDULLAHI (A.A.A.A.) SHEHU THE Kano State Government, in partnership with the Federal Government and development agencies, will host the 2025 World Nutrition Day on Thursday to promote healthy eating and nutrition awareness. Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Alhaji Musa Shanono, said the event will include exhibitions of nutritional products and discussions […]
By MAHMOOD MALIK MUSA (M.M.M.) IBRAHIM SAUDI Arabia has introduced new, tougher health requirements for the 2026 Hajj to safeguard public health during the pilgrimage. According to the Saudi Ministry of Health, all intending pilgrims must be physically and mentally fit and comply with an expanded vaccination regime before being allowed entry. The Kingdom listed […]