In a significant move to bolster tertiary healthcare and medical education, the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Nasarawa State Government have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to convert the Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital (DASH) in Lafia into the Federal University of Lafia Teaching Hospital. The agreement, formalized in Abuja, is part of the
As the world commemorates World Hygiene Day today, May 5, 2025, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has issued a public message urging Nigerians to embrace cleanliness and proper hygiene as essential tools for healthy living and national development. In a statement released from its headquarters in Abuja, the NOA emphasized that the observance of World
In a major step towards improving specialist healthcare delivery in Nigeria, the Federal Government has announced plans to establish two state-of-the-art liver transplant centres in selected Federal Tertiary Health Institutions, through a strategic partnership with the globally renowned Mayo Clinic. This disclosure was made by the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr.
The lingering threat of disease outbreak hangs over Owena Ijesa, a boundary town in Osun State, as open defecation, contaminated water, and widespread refuse dumping continue to plague the community months after a deadly cholera outbreak claimed lives and exposed the scale of infrastructural neglect in the area. The town recently, signs of environmental decay
In what witnesses have described as a dramatic and faith-filled moment, a pregnant woman reportedly delivered her baby without surgery after invoking the name of former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, during a difficult labor experience. The incident, which occurred at a medical facility in Rivers State, attracted attention among patients, hospital staff, and community
A Nigerian woman living with the lifelong complications of sickle cell anaemia, Balikis Salami, has made an emotional plea to young couples with the AS genotype to avoid marrying each other, stressing the severe physical, emotional, and financial suffering children born with sickle cell disorder often endure. Speaking from her personal ordeal, Salami, who has
In a significant stride toward advancing cancer research and treatment in Nigeria, a high-powered Nigerian delegation, led by a top health official, visited the prestigious Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center in Rochester, Minnesota, on Friday. The meeting was a strategic engagement aimed at building a robust partnership between Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Health and Social
In a bid to entrench fairness and inclusivity in government dealings, the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has reiterated its commitment to ensuring that persons with disabilities (PWDs) are actively involved in the state’s procurement processes. The agency has also pledged strict compliance with existing procurement regulations, saying inclusivity must move from rhetoric
A late-night explosion at Giwa Barracks in Maiduguri, Borno State, has reignited national concern over the safety protocols governing military armouries across Nigeria, particularly in heat-prone regions. The explosion, which occurred on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, sent shockwaves through the city and caused widespread panic among residents. Preliminary investigations by the Nigerian Army and the
Lekki, Lagos – During the 2025 Annual Prophetic Medicine Conference held in Lekki, Lagos, medical experts underscored the value of Islamic and Prophetic medicine in preventing ailments, with a focus on proactive health practices. The conference, which took place on Saturday, April 26, 2025, brought together practitioners, stakeholders, and enthusiasts of Islamic and Prophetic medicine
