In a significant effort to combat polio and improve vaccination rates in Bauchi State, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has donated over 2.5 million doses of Oral Polio Vaccines to the state government. This initiative aims to protect children across the state, particularly in areas with high numbers of zero-dose children those who have
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s pharmacy sector have called for improved training facilities and curricula for pharmacy technicians to meet the evolving demands of pharmaceutical sciences and healthcare technology. This appeal was made during an interactive forum and workshop held in Abuja on Thursday, organized by the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN). Themed “Advancing the Training and
A widespread investigation into exam fraud has led to disciplinary actions against hundreds of Nigerian nurses in the United Kingdom. The probe, conducted by the UK’s Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), uncovered irregularities in the computer-based testing (CBT) examination required for foreign-trained nurses seeking to work in the UK. According to the NMC, investigators observed
The World Health Organization has raised concerns over the increasing difficulty in treating invasive fungal infections due to a critical shortage of medicines and diagnostic tools. The global health body has called for urgent and innovative research to address this gap, warning that fungal diseases pose a growing public health threat worldwide. In its first-ever
In a striking revelation, recent data shows that Nigeria’s ambitious goal to end open defecation by 2025 has fallen significantly short, with the practice still prevalent among 46 million Nigerians as of 2026. This represents a mere one million reduction from the 47 million recorded when former President Muhammadu Buhari signed Executive Order 009 in
In a concerning development for global maternal health, the World Health Organization continues to identify maternal sepsis as the third leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide, contributing significantly to overall sepsis-related deaths globally. According to recent WHO data, maternal sepsis a life-threatening condition resulting from infection during pregnancy, childbirth, post-abortion, or postpartum periods poses severe
In response to rising cases of metal poisoning in the region, the Sokoto State Government has issued a stern warning against seeking treatment from traditional healers and native doctors. This announcement was made on April 3, 2025, during an official visit to Tureta General Hospital. Dr. Abubakar Wurno, the State Commissioner for Health, expressed grave
The Federal Government, alongside key stakeholders in Nigeria’s health sector, has called for increased investment in maternal healthcare and women’s empowerment to improve access to quality health services across the country. This appeal was made in Abuja during the Womanhood Art Gala, an event organised by Nigeria Health Watch to highlight the challenges faced by
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has lauded the Federal Government’s recent appointment of a substantive chairman for the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), describing it as a crucial move to bolster the institution’s governance framework and enhance efficiency in the health insurance sector. Speaking at a media briefing in Lagos on Tuesday, NECA’s Director-General,
Registered dietitian-nutritionists have issued a stern warning to pregnant women about the dangers of consuming fruits ripened with calcium carbide, emphasizing the potential risks of brain and spinal cord injuries to unborn babies. Health experts have cautioned that while all consumers of such fruits face the possibility of headaches, dizziness, and stomach discomfort, pregnant women
