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Latest health stories from across Nigeria, updated every 4 hours.
Pharmacists raise alarm as 9,850 professionals leave Nigeria in 5 years
… Seek life jail for fake drug offenders, tougher anti-drug abuse laws By Chioma Obinna The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria, (ACPN), on Tuesday raised fresh concerns over the growing exodus of pharmacists from the country, revealing that about 9,850 professionals…
Donor cuts, govt inaction push HIV patients towards death, uncertainty in Rivers, Akwa Ibom (I)
The first part of this three-part PREMIUM TIMES investigation examines how the collapse of donor-funded community HIV programmes, combined with years of weak government ownership, left thousands of Nigerians at risk of treatment interruption, worsening stigma and preventable…
Cholera: What you should know
By Chioma Obinna Cholera spreads through contaminated water and food and can cause sudden watery diarrhoea, vomiting and severe dehydration. Drink only safe or treated water, wash hands regularly with soap, and eat food that is properly cooked and covered. Avoid open defecation…
Family seeks N35m to save man battling end-stage kidney disease
By Chioma Obinna Family, friends and well-wishers have appealed to Nigerians for financial support to enable Mr Bobby Dennar undergo an urgent kidney transplant after he was diagnosed with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Dennar, who has been battling Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)…
Bridge Clinic bags record eighth NHEA IVF Service Provider Award
…Marks 30 years of fertility careBy Chioma Obinna Bridge Clinic has reinforced its position as one of Nigeria’s leading fertility centres after winning the IVF Service Provider of the Year award for a record eighth time at the 2026 Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Awards (NHEA).…
Doctors hold key to stopping next Ebola outbreak — Sanwo-Olu, NCDC
… Urge health professionals to suspect Ebola in every unexplained feverBy Chioma Obinna Lagos State First Lady, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, on Monday called for sustained investment in disease surveillance, healthcare infrastructure and emergency preparedness to protect Nigerians…
Hygiene: Reckitt launches nationwide hygiene challenge
By Chioma Obinna Dettol Nigeria has launched a nationwide consumer campaign aimed at promoting everyday hygiene and encouraging Nigerians to adopt consistent hand and body hygiene practices as part of efforts to curb the spread of infectious diseases. The initiative, tagged:…
NAFDAC seals two factories over production of banned sachet, 100ml alcoholic drinks
By Daniel Kudayah The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed two factories in Ogun State for allegedly manufacturing banned sachet alcoholic beverages and alcohol packaged in 100ml bottles, in continued enforcement of the Federal…
RCCG raises alarm over self-medication, takes free healthcare to Oshodi residents
… Screens scores for hypertension, diabetes, eye diseases, advocates health insuranceBy Chioma Obinna Concerned by the growing culture of self-medication and poor access to healthcare, the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Calvary Zonal Headquarters, Lagos Province 89,…
Open Lagos Health Sector Spot-Check begins ahead of 2030 SDG deadline
… CSOs to assess 72 health facilities across 18 LGAsBy Chioma Obinna A coalition of civil society organisations, in collaboration with key health sector stakeholders, has launched the Open Lagos Health Sector Spot-Check, an ambitious accountability initiative that will assess 72…
DR Congo records 3,200 Ebola cases, 1,405 deaths as outbreak worsens
The report, which covers data up to Saturday, showed that 571 patients have recovered, while 773 others remain in isolation and under medical supervision The post DR Congo records 3,200 Ebola cases, 1,405 deaths as outbreak worsens appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Plateau records 441 suspected cholera cases, 14 deaths
Mr Ba’amlong said the cases were recorded in Mangu, Jos North, Jos South and Barkin Ladi local government areas. The post Plateau records 441 suspected cholera cases, 14 deaths appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Present at birth, absent by policy: Inside Nigeria’s parental leave challenge
As Nigeria grapples with one of the world's highest risks of maternal and newborn deaths, fathers often find themselves forced back to work immediately after childbirth. The post Present at birth, absent by policy: Inside Nigeria’s parental leave challenge appeared first on…
WHO seeks youth input to shape Africa’s health strategy through 2035
The call was made on Monday at the Youth Consultative Forum on the WHO African Regional Strategic Plan 2026–2030 and Vision 2035 held at the United Nations Conference Room in Abuja The post WHO seeks youth input to shape Africa’s health strategy through 2035 appeared first on…
Plateau Steps Up Cholera Response As Outbreak Claims 14 Lives
According to the government, the recent increase in cases across multiple LGAs highlights the need for sustained vigilance, early reporting and strong community participation. The post Plateau Steps Up Cholera Response As Outbreak Claims 14 Lives appeared first on Channels…
Resident Doctors’ Strike Disrupts Healthcare Services At LUTH
The doctors warned that without immediate intervention to restore basic working conditions, the disruption of healthcare services at LUTH will persist. The post Resident Doctors’ Strike Disrupts Healthcare Services At LUTH appeared first on Channels Television.
Doctors hold key to stopping next Ebola outbreak — Sanwo-Olu, NCDC
By Chioma Obinna Lagos State First Lady, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, on Monday called for sustained investment in disease surveillance, healthcare infrastructure and emergency preparedness to protect Nigerians from future public health threats even as the Nigeria Centre for Disease…
Streamer, pole dancer, pharmacist… the BBNaija season 11 housemates vying for N160m prize
The highly anticipated 2026 season of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) premiered in grand style on July 26, with… The post Streamer, pole dancer, pharmacist… the BBNaija season 11 housemates vying for N160m prize appeared first on TheCable.
TRENDING VIDEO: KWAM 1 boasts of leaving belongings with women who bore his kids ‘for remembrance’
A video of Fuji singer KWAM 1 boasting of deliberately leaving clothes and shoes at ex-partners’ homes, especially… The post TRENDING VIDEO: KWAM 1 boasts of leaving belongings with women who bore his kids ‘for remembrance’ appeared first on TheCable.
10,000 Nigerians benefit from 2026 diaspora health initiative — Official
Among the achievements highlighted by the minister were the training of over 1,000 frontline health workers on the Safer Births Bundle of Care in Kano, Kaduna and Sokoto states The post 10,000 Nigerians benefit from 2026 diaspora health initiative — Official appeared first on…
Firm to promote wellness campaign against lifestyle diseases
Xtralarge Farms and Resorts has pledged to promote healthy nutrition, preventive healthcare and positive lifestyle changes, with a focus on tackling lifestyle-related health conditions, including fibroid, obesity, fatty liver disease and cancer through its 53-day wellness…
Edo NMA Celebrates Edo Specialist Hospital At 7th, Lauds Okpebholo’s investment in healthcare
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Edo State Branch, has felicitated with the management and staff of Edo Specialist Hospital headed by the Chief Medical Director, Dr. Anthonia Inibokun Njoku, on the celebration of the hospital’s 7th Anniversary, noting that the The post Edo…
Lassa fever death toll hits 229 as fresh infections rise
…NCDC records 25 new cases in one week, healthcare worker infected By Chioma Obinna Nigeria’s Lassa fever outbreak has claimed 229 lives this year, with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, confirming a fresh spike in infections as 25 new cases were…
Obi Donates ₦10m to Cross River Mission Hospital, Decries Maternal Mortality
Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has donated ₦10 million to the Catholic Maternity Hospital, Moniaya, in Ogoja Local Government Area of Cross River State, describing the decades-old facility as a vital lifeline for mothers The…