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Latest health stories from across Nigeria, updated every 4 hours.
Stakeholders demand more investment in women, girls’ nutrition
By Chioma Obinna Stakeholders at the 2026 Women in Power Conference, WIPC, have called for increased investment in the nutrition, education and economic empowerment of women and girls to tackle malnutrition and improve health and development outcomes.The call was made at the…
NARD demands prosecution over alleged assault of doctor at Abuja hospital
NARD made the demand in a statement issued on Friday by its national leadership, following the alleged assault of a senior medical officer while on call at the hospital’s Accident and Emergency Unit on 31 August. The post NARD demands prosecution over alleged assault of doctor…
NAFDAC warns against four medicines recalled in Pakistan
The affected medicines are Nitras tablets, Kadin 2 tablets, Acefyl cough syrup and Loratadine 24 tablets The post NAFDAC warns against four medicines recalled in Pakistan appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Fibroid without the knife: How sound waves are giving women a new treatment option
FOR generations, the word “fibroid” has carried a familiar fear for Nigerian women: heavy bleeding, severe pain, a swollen abdomen, infertility and, often, the prospect of surgery and a long recovery. For many women, it starts quietly. The post Fibroid without the knife: How…
Yobe govt spends N360m annually on free dialysis scheme
Mr Goni said the hospital conducts between 600 and 700 free haemodialysis sessions every month under the programme, which has been running since 2017. The post Yobe govt spends N360m annually on free dialysis scheme appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Lagos unveils three-year HIV prevention, treatment strategic plan
By Damilola Samuel Lagos State has unveiled its 2025–2027 HIV Strategic Plan through which it is seeking to strengthen prevention, testing, treatment and care while addressing gaps in its HIV response ahead of 2027. The Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State AIDS Control…
Cancer: Bricon Foundation donates N50m Bras, prostheses to 600 survivors
By Chioma Obinna As the rising cost of cancer treatment continues to push many Nigerian families to the brink, The Bricon Foundation yesterday donated breast prostheses and mastectomy bras worth N50 million to cancer survivors in Lagos, with beneficiaries expected to include up…
WHO restricts Ervebo use in Bundibugyo outbreak
WHO said Ervebo should currently be used against Bundibugyo virus only within a research protocol to generate evidence on its effectiveness, rather than through broader routine outbreak vaccination. The post WHO restricts Ervebo use in Bundibugyo outbreak appeared first on…
Katsina health workers to begin 7-day warning strike 8 Sept
The unions include the Health Workers Union of Nigeria, National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, Association of Hospital and Administrative Pharmacists of Nigeria, and the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria. The post Katsina health workers to…
Lassa fever: Young adults most affected as Nigeria records 1,035 cases, 252 deaths
According to the NCDC’s report spanning 10 to 16 August, the confirmed cases were reported in 23 states and 117 local government areas (LGAs) The post Lassa fever: Young adults most affected as Nigeria records 1,035 cases, 252 deaths appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
INVESTIGATION: Despite billions of naira spent in the health sector, challenges remain in Osun’s rural PHCs
The Osun State Government allocated billions of naira to the health sector, awarded contracts for primary healthcare revitalisation and reported progress in improving rural health services. But a PREMIUM TIMES investigation across three primary healthcare centres found that…
Africa grows more tobacco, spends more on imported cigarettes — WHO
By Damilola Samuel Tobacco-leaf production is declining worldwide but continues to rise in Africa, with the continent recording an almost nine per cent increase between 2012 and 2024, according to a new analysis by the World Health Organisation, WHO. The analysis found that…
Wellington Clinics denies involvement in alleged kidney transplant deal
…Suspends renal transplant services By Chidinma Chukwu ABUJA — Wellington Clinics, Abuja, has denied involvement in any financial transaction linked to a controversial kidney transplant performed at its facility, saying its role was limited to providing an equipped theatre and a…
Lassa fever deaths hit 252 as Nigeria records 14 new cases
… CFR rises to 24.4%, 87% of cases concentrated in five statesBy Chioma Obinna Nigeria’s Lassa fever outbreak on Tuesday continued to take a heavy toll, with the country recording 252 deaths from 1,035 confirmed cases as of epidemiological week 33, translating to a case fatality…
Vanguard screens 180 staff for ‘silent killers’
….Cholesterol, diabetes, hypertension, prostate diseases targeted By Chioma Obinna Vanguard Media Limited on Tuesday intensified its workplace health programme with a free medical outreach aimed at detecting hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, prostate diseases and other…
Rising tobacco farming exposes African workers to health risks – WHO
Africa produced more than 639,000 tonnes of tobacco leaf in 2024, representing about 11 per cent of global tobacco-leaf production, the analysis noted. The post Rising tobacco farming exposes African workers to health risks – WHO appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
FG begins nationwide distribution of ambulances to strengthen emergency care
Daju Kachollom, permanent secretary, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, disclosed this on Monday at the flag-off ceremony held at the National Trauma Centre, Riyom, Plateau State. The post FG begins nationwide distribution of ambulances to strengthen emergency care…
Diphtheria outbreak kills 15, infects 117 in Plateau
Mr Bulus said the deaths were recorded within three days of the outbreak, warning that the number of cases could increase if urgent measures were not taken to contain the disease The post Diphtheria outbreak kills 15, infects 117 in Plateau appeared first on Premium Times…
FG upgrades Plateau hospital to National Trauma Centre, deploys 15 ambulances
The hospital will operate as an outpost of the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH), the government announced on Monday during the launch of the National Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System (NEMSAS) in Riyom. The post FG upgrades Plateau hospital to National…
Medical outreach: Church urges Oshodi residents to be Intentional about their health
By Daniel Kudayah Residents of Oshodi have been urged to be intentional about their health through regular medical checks, healthy lifestyle choices, early detection and prompt treatment. The call was made during a free medical outreach organised by The Old Path Revival…
NNMDA seeks research, regulation to make traditional medicine key to universal health coverage
By Chioma Obinna The Nigeria Natural Medicine Development Agency, NNMDA, on Monday called for sustained research, regulation and documentation of traditional medicine practices to enable Nigeria harness the sector’s potential in achieving universal health coverage. The…
Diphtheria: Katsina hospital overwhelmed as officials silent on case, death figures
The Federal Teaching Hospital Katsina says an influx of suspected and confirmed diphtheria cases has pushed its children’s ward beyond capacity, as the state prepares to brief the public on the scale of the outbreak and its response. The post Diphtheria: Katsina hospital…
FG urges early cancer detection, says delayed diagnosis complicates treatment
According to him, cancer begins when abnormal cells develop within a particular organ or body system, with the extent to which the disease has spread determining its stage. The post FG urges early cancer detection, says delayed diagnosis complicates treatment appeared first on…
FG deploys task force to respond to diphtheria outbreaks in Kano, Katsina
A multi agency task force has been established to strengthen surveillance, close immunisation gaps and improve access to timely treatment as diphtheria cases rise in Kano and Katsina states. The post FG deploys task force to respond to diphtheria outbreaks in Kano, Katsina…