FG Tightens Border Control as Fresh Ebola Cases Emerge
The Federal Government has intensified health surveillance at all entry points into Nigeria following the resurgence of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the Democratic Republic…
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Health news from Nigeria: hospitals, doctors and nurses, disease outbreaks, NAFDAC alerts, health policy and patient care.
Fake cowbell milk now in circulation – NAFDAC warns
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Friday warned Nigerians about the circulation of counterfeit Cowbell “Our Milk” 12g sachets in…
After 30-day medical trip to the UK, Ganduje returns to Nigeria
The immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, on Wednesday, returned to Nigeria from London. The former Kano State governor had…
Nurses deny FG’s Claim, Insist Strike Continues
The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) says its industrial action is still ongoing. The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Ali Pate,…
Federal Nurses Begin Seven-Day Warning Strike Over Welfare Demands
The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives – Federal Health Institutions Sector (NANNM-FHI) on Wednesday commenced a seven-day warning strike, following the expiration of a…
Health Ministry Warns Against Salt Misinformation, Counters Pastor Oyakhilome’s Claims
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has cautioned Nigerians against misinformation on salt consumption following a viral video in which Pastor Chris Oyakhilome urged…
MDCAN Decries Non-Implementation of Electricity Subsidy, Raises Concerns Over Health Sector
The Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has condemned the federal government’s failure to implement the approved 50 percent electricity subsidy for public hospitals,…
FCT doctors begin 3-day strike
The Association of Resident Doctors in the Federal Capital Territory Administration (ARD-FCTA) has announced the commencement of a three-day warning strike, starting from Tuesday, May 6,…
Anambra Govt Seeks National Legislation to Ban Industrial Oxygen Use in Hospitals
The Anambra State Government has called for national legislation to prohibit the use of industrial oxygen in hospitals, citing serious public health risks. The State Commissioner…
Energy Commission Begins Energy Audit Across Universities, Medical Institutions
The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) has commenced an energy audit across universities and medical institutions nationwide as part of efforts to assess and address the…