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Latest health stories from across Nigeria, updated every 4 hours.
Health workers’ strike disrupts hospital services in Katsina
Patients and caregivers have expressed concern over disrupted healthcare services as health professionals in Katsina State embark on a one-week warning strike over welfare and remuneration. The post Health workers’ strike disrupts hospital services in Katsina appeared first on…
Bangladesh battles deadly measles outbreak as investigation highlights vaccination gaps
The investigation was based on a review of WHO documents and interviews with more than a dozen scientists, health workers and officials. The post Bangladesh battles deadly measles outbreak as investigation highlights vaccination gaps appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Kenya confirms four new Ebola cases, including three health workers
The ministry said the fourth patient is a male relative of the first confirmed patient, who died after arriving in Kenya from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on 3 October. The post Kenya confirms four new Ebola cases, including three health workers appeared first on…
Mental health group welcomes Senate move to decriminalise attempted suicide
NMH and NSPAWG said criminalisation can discourage people experiencing suicidal distress and their families from seeking timely support. The post Mental health group welcomes Senate move to decriminalise attempted suicide appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
PT HEALTH WATCH: What pregnant women should know about bloating, warning signs
A midwife, Halimat Jimoh, explains why bloating is common during pregnancy, how women can manage it safely and when symptoms may require urgent medical attention. The post PT HEALTH WATCH: What pregnant women should know about bloating, warning signs appeared first on Premium…
Drug Addiction: Arrest is not recovery – Prof Daniel Ikpechukwu
If the underlying problem remains unaddressed, the young man may return to the same cycle, with another arrest, another court appearance and another family crisis waiting The post Drug Addiction: Arrest is not recovery – Prof Daniel Ikpechukwu appeared first on Vanguard News.
Suicide attempt: CSOs hail bill’s 2nd reading, demand inclusive public hearing
By Chioma Obinna Civil society organisations (CSOs) have hailed the passage of the Suicide Prevention Bill, 2024, through its second reading in the Senate, urging lawmakers to ensure inclusive public hearings and replace the criminalisation of attempted suicide with medical care…
Ebola: Kenya records third case, continues contact tracing
The latest case involves a 65-year-old woman who tested positive while in quarantine, as Kenyan authorities continue contact tracing and report no evidence of community transmission. The post Ebola: Kenya records third case, continues contact tracing appeared first on Premium…
93% of children affected by diphtheria outbreaks not fully vaccinated – Official
He said some affected children either received no vaccine or only one of the three recommended doses. The post 93% of children affected by diphtheria outbreaks not fully vaccinated – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
NPHCDA records 45 million quarterly PHC visits, links 773,000 pregnant women to care
Mr Aina said the increase followed ongoing reforms aimed at improving access to trusted and quality primary healthcare services across the country. The post NPHCDA records 45 million quarterly PHC visits, links 773,000 pregnant women to care appeared first on Premium Times…
NCDs fastest-growing disease burden in Nigeria — Official
He said the Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative (MAMII) had reduced maternal deaths by 22 per cent and newborn deaths by 10 per cent. The post NCDs fastest-growing disease burden in Nigeria — Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
FG ‘revitalises’ 4,434 PHCs, expands access to quality healthcare services
Mr Aina said the reforms followed an assessment that revealed PHCs were in poor condition when the current administration began implementing health sector reforms. The post FG ‘revitalises’ 4,434 PHCs, expands access to quality healthcare services appeared first on Premium Times…
NAFDAC seizes N200m fake drink packaging in Aba
By Chioma Obinna The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has seized counterfeit packaging materials valued at more than ₦200 million from five shops at Old Court Road Market, Aba, Abia State, during an enforcement operation targeting the alleged…
Malnutrition admissions rise at ICRC-backed facilities in North-east Nigeria
Malnutrition admissions at 10 ICRC-supported health facilities in north-eastern Nigeria rose from approximately 17,000 to nearly 20,000 between January and September 2026, with Mubi in Adamawa State recording a particularly sharp rise. The post Malnutrition admissions rise at…
WHO boosts preparedness for Ebola-related virus in 3 countries
By Chioma Obinna The World Health Organisation (WHO) has intensified preparedness for Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) in Djibouti, Somalia and Sudan following outbreaks in the Democratic l of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, as well as the confirmation of an imported case in Nairobi,…
NAFDAC records 213 raids, 474 new cases in eight months
She said enforcement activities covered food, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, packaged water, drinks and chemicals, reflecting NAFDAC’s mandate to protect consumers from unsafe, substandard and falsified products. The post NAFDAC records 213 raids, 474 new cases in eight…
Malnutrition cases surge 18% in North-East as conflict pushes children into hunger — ICRC
By Chioma Obinna Malnutrition cases recorded at health facilities supported by the International Committee of the Red Cross, ICRC, in North-East Nigeria have surged by 18 per cent in one year, with young children, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers bearing the brunt of…
Katsina health professionals declare 7-day warning strike
He said the struggle for improved allowances began in 2024, when the state government indicated its intention to review the benefits of healthcare professionals in line with what is obtained in the federal government service. The post Katsina health professionals declare 7-day…
Kenya confirms second Ebola case as contact develops symptoms in quarantine
The 39-year-old patient developed symptoms while in quarantine, as Kenyan health authorities continued tracing contacts of the country’s first confirmed Ebola case. The post Kenya confirms second Ebola case as contact develops symptoms in quarantine appeared first on Premium…
FG releases ₦40.7 billion for primary healthcare, expands coverage to 13,000 facilities
Mr Pate said the ₦40.7 billion represented the federal government’s contribution from the Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF) for the quarter. The post FG releases ₦40.7 billion for primary healthcare, expands coverage to 13,000 facilities appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Over 87,000 children treated for malnutrition in Katsina in eight months – MSF
More than 87,000 children received outpatient treatment for acute malnutrition in Katsina between January and August 2026, according to Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). The post Over 87,000 children treated for malnutrition in Katsina in eight months – MSF appeared first on…
SPECIAL REPORT: Insecurity exposes Zamfara communities to recurring cholera outbreaks
Zamfara has been one of the states hardest hit by the insecurity that has spread across north-western Nigeria over the past decade. The post SPECIAL REPORT: Insecurity exposes Zamfara communities to recurring cholera outbreaks appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
AMR: FG warns of growing threat of drug-resistant infections
…Ministers seek stronger surveillance, responsible antibiotic use By Sola Ogundipe The Federal government has raised the alarm over the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), warning that patients are suffering prolonged illnesses, failing to respond to treatment and…
UN General Assembly adopts pandemic declaration, urges stronger global cooperation
The declaration outlines measures to strengthen disease surveillance, improve national health systems and ensure equitable access to vaccines, treatments and other essential medical products during health emergencies. The post UN General Assembly adopts pandemic declaration,…