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Latest health stories from across Nigeria, updated every 4 hours.
LASUTH doctors begin indefinite strike over unpaid allowances
… Demand 25 months’ professional allowance arrears, othersBy Chioma Obinna Resident doctors at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, LASUTH, have declared an indefinite strike over unpaid specialist allowance, salary and advancement arrears, as well as 25 months’ arrears…
FG targets 172 LGAs with maternal health incentives
… 29% of global maternal deaths occur in Nigeria, says MinisterBy Chioma Obinna The Federal Government on Monday launched a new incentive programme targeting pregnant women in 172 Local Government Areas, LGAs, across 33 states as part of efforts to reduce Nigeria’s persistently…
Medical Negligence: Experts tackle hidden costs, justice conundrum
… As Academy holds symposium on patient safety, accountabilityBy Chioma Obinna The hidden costs of medical negligence and the challenges patients, healthcare professionals and health institutions face in seeking justice will come under scrutiny as experts converge in Lagos for a…
Lagos tasks journalists on data-driven health reporting
… Exposes gaps, demands accountability in PHC deliveryBy Chioma Obinna The Lagos State Primary Health Care Board, LSPHCB, has charged journalists to move beyond event-based reporting and use credible health data to expose gaps, demand accountability and drive improvements in…
Schoolchildren’s Food vis-à-vis Poor Oversight by NAFDAC
By Emmanuel Nnadozie Onwubiko Yesterday, Sunday, I, my wife Ugochi who is a dietitian, Nneoma Chisom Onwubiko my little daughter, drove my only son Nnadozie to a secondary school dormitory somewhere within the Federal Capital Territory, where he is to begin his first experience…
Nigerian senator receives Health Champion 2026 award, calls for stronger health financing
Ms Banigo made the call on Monday in Abuja after she was recognised as the Health Champion 2026 at the Health Sector Reform Coalition (HSRC)/Nigeria Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Civil Society Organisations-Media Mid-Year Review of Nigeria’s Health Sector Reforms The post…
Nigerian govt launches incentives to increase use of maternal, newborn healthcare
The health ministry said the incentives are intended to address barriers preventing women and newborns from accessing timely, high-quality, life-saving healthcare services. The post Nigerian govt launches incentives to increase use of maternal, newborn healthcare appeared first…
Tax reforms, economic growth critical to Nigeria’s health financing – Official
Mr Pate made the observation on Monday in Abuja during a fireside chat at the Health Sector Reform Coalition (HSRC)/Nigeria Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Civil Society Organisations-Media Mid-Year Review of Nigeria’s Health Sector Reforms. The post Tax reforms, economic growth…
New TB vaccines could save 7.3m lives by 2050 – Gavi
Gavi said an estimated 10.7 million people developed TB and 1.2 million died from the disease globally in 2024. The post New TB vaccines could save 7.3m lives by 2050 – Gavi appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Stakeholders seek stronger investment to reduce maternal, newborn deaths
The WHO Representative in Nigeria, Pavel Ursu, said the incentives could encourage families to seek essential maternal and newborn services, but stressed that increased attendance must be matched by quality care. The post Stakeholders seek stronger investment to reduce maternal,…
NARD backs LASUTH doctors’ strike, urges Lagos govt to resolve dispute
NARD noted that the unresolved welfare concerns had disrupted medical services at the tertiary hospital. The post NARD backs LASUTH doctors’ strike, urges Lagos govt to resolve dispute appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Weight-loss drug may also slow ageing – Study
By Sola Ogundipe A drug already transforming the treatment of obesity and diabetes may have another, unexpected effect: slowing some aspects of ageing. Researchers have found that semaglutide, the active ingredient in popular weight-loss medicines such as Ozempic and Wegovy,…
Heartbeat by sound: Scientists develop non-invasive pacemaker
By Sola Ogundipe What if a person who needs a pacemaker no longer had to undergo surgery to have one implanted? Imagine having no wires threaded into the heart, no pulse generator implanted under the skin and, potentially, no repeat procedures to deal with implanted hardware?…
10,494 Nigerians in UK health sector as country battles health worker shortage
The figures highlight the significant contribution of Nigerian professionals to the UK health system, but also come amid persistent concerns over the shortage of health workers in the country. The post 10,494 Nigerians in UK health sector as country battles health worker…
The machine that can restart a heart
By Folashade Ajayi, Co-Founder, CareStrong For many people, an Automated External Defibrillator, or AED, looks intimidating. It is often portrayed in films as a sophisticated medical device operated by doctors in emergency rooms while alarms sound in the background. The reality…
PT Health Watch: How laboratory tests can help detect colorectal cancer early – Expert
A medical laboratory scientist explains how laboratory investigations can support the early detection of colorectal cancer and why Nigerians should not ignore symptoms or be deterred by the cost and limited availability of diagnostic services. The post PT Health Watch: How…
Hot tea, coffee linked to higher risk of oesophageal cancer — Study
The researchers found that people who preferred their beverages very hot had more than three times the risk of developing oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) compared with those who preferred warm drinks The post Hot tea, coffee linked to higher risk of oesophageal cancer…
Weight-loss drug may also slow ageing – Study
Researchers have found that semaglutide, the active ingredient in popular weight-loss medicines such as Ozempic and Wegovy, extended the lifespan The post Weight-loss drug may also slow ageing – Study appeared first on Vanguard News.
Ebola outbreak spreads to 61 health zones in DRC — WHO
The affected provinces are Bas-Uélé, Haut-Uélé, Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu and Tshopo. The post Ebola outbreak spreads to 61 health zones in DRC — WHO appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Nigeria begins local production of insecticide-treated mosquito nets
The health ministry noted that at full capacity, the facility is expected to produce about 10 million nets annually and create more than 600 jobs. The post Nigeria begins local production of insecticide-treated mosquito nets appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Self-care key to curbing Nigeria’s rising disease burden — Experts
… Say hospitals can’t cope if Nigerians ignore prevention, rational drug useBy Chioma Obinna As Nigeria battles a growing burden of chronic and non-communicable diseases, health experts have called for an urgent shift from hospital-centred healthcare to preventive self-care,…
23 million children vaccinated against polio, other diseases in six months — Report
The report, titled “Expanding Reach, Readiness and Resilience: Data-Driven Health Systems Across Africa,” indicates that the vaccination figure was part of a broader set of interventions implemented during the first half of 2026. The post 23 million children vaccinated against…
Yobe records 511 diphtheria cases, 13 deaths in 2026
He stated that 12 local government areas in the state were affected by the disease outbreak, adding that plans were at an advanced stage to carry out vaccinations against the disease in these areas. The post Yobe records 511 diphtheria cases, 13 deaths in 2026 appeared first on…
Lassa Fever: Oyo records 131 suspected cases, six confirmed, one death – Commissioner
The commissioner noted that some patients initially presented with fever and other symptoms that could be associated with malaria or other infections, making laboratory testing necessary for proper diagnosis. The post Lassa Fever: Oyo records 131 suspected cases, six confirmed,…