Kano govt suspends doctors who left scissors in patient’s stomach
The Kano State Hospitals Management Board has admitted that the death of Aishatu Umar, a mother of five, was caused by medical negligence at the Abubakar…
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Health news from Nigeria: hospitals, doctors and nurses, disease outbreaks, NAFDAC alerts, health policy and patient care.
Lagos Government Suspends Doctor as Probe Begins Into Death of Chimamanda Adichie’s Son
The Lagos State Government has suspended the anaesthesiologist involved in the treatment of 21-month-old Nkanu Nnamdi, the son of acclaimed author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her…
FG, pay attention to striking doctors
In Nigeria, industrial action by medical practitioners remains a persistent challenge. For weeks, conflicting narratives, accusations, and counter accusations have stalled progress toward resolving the strike…
God healed my wife of HIV – Bishop Abioye
Bishop David Abioye, the founder of Conquerors Global Assembly on Sunday, November 9, narrated how his wife Mary was miraculously healed after a HIV diagnosis. The…
Pathfinder International Launches Women&Co in Nigeria to Drive Women-Led Innovation in Health, Climate Resilience
Pathfinder International Nigeria has launched Women&Co Nigeria, a groundbreaking platform aimed at advancing women-led solutions at the intersection of health, climate resilience, and economic empowerment. Senior…
Finance Minister Wale Edun Flown to UK for Medical Treatment
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has reportedly travelled to the United Kingdom for medical treatment. This development comes after…
Zulum Gifts Anambra Health Worker Gets House, Son Employment for 24 Years of Service
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has rewarded Mrs. Marbel Ijeoma Duaka, a health worker from Anambra State, with a fully furnished two-bedroom house in…
FCTA Resident Doctors Suspend Indefinite Strike
The Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory Administration (ARD-FCTA), has suspended its indefinite strike. President of the association, Dr. George Ebong, confirmed the development to…
Resident doctors shut down hospitals nationwide
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has directed its members to withdraw services from public hospitals nationwide from Friday. The action followed the expiration of…
Resident Doctors to Begin Nationwide Strike Thursday
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced plans to commence a nationwide strike on Thursday over poor working conditions and other unresolved issues. President…