Senate Orders Probe Into Reported COVID-19 Case in Cross River State
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has directed an urgent investigation into reports of a new COVID-19 case in...
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Oyo Confirms Lassa Fever Case at UCH, Activates Emergency Response
The Oyo State Government has confirmed a case of Lassa Fever at the University College Hospital Ibadan (UCH), following the...
Nigeria’s Diagnostic Accuracy in Public Health Facilities Drops to 46.1% – NBS Report
Diagnostic accuracy among clinical health workers in Nigeria’s public health facilities has declined significantly, falling from 56.2 per cent in...
Resident Doctors Suspend Strike After Reaching Deal with Federal Government
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) on Tuesday announced the suspension of its planned nationwide strike following an understanding...
Nigeria Enrolls Over 6.5 Million Pregnant Women in Triple Elimination Health Program
Nigeria has successfully enrolled more than 6.5 million pregnant women in its triple elimination programme, a major step toward preventing...
Experts Urge Clear Front-of-Pack Food Labels to Combat Rising Diet-Related Diseases in Nigeria
As Nigeria faces a growing wave of diet-related illnesses, health experts are calling on food manufacturers to adopt clear and...
50% of Nigerian Hospitals Lack Capacity to Treat Snakebite Victims
At least 50 per cent of health facilities in Nigeria lack the capacity to treat snakebite envenoming, according to a...
NARD Suspends Planned Nationwide Strike After Progress on Demands
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its planned nationwide strike following what it described as significant progress...
24 Million Nigerians Living with Sight Loss, Says DUFUHS Vice Chancellor
At least 24 million Nigerians are currently living with sight loss, according to the Vice Chancellor of David Umahi Federal...