By Oluwafunke Ishola The Nigerian Society of Anaesthetists (NSA) says it is monitoring allegations of medical negligence surrounding the death of Chimamanda Adichie’s 21-month-old son, Nkanu. Its National President, Prof. Alhassan Mohammed, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Lagos. NANContinue Reading
By Peter Uwumarogie Dr Abubakar Sani, a Consultant Cardiologist at Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe, has warned Nigerians against excessive consumption of energy drinks. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) observes that there has been an increased consumption of energy drinks amongst youths in Gombe metropolis and suburbs. Some youths toldContinue Reading
By Imelda Osayande Benin, Jan. 9, 2026 (NAN) The Edo government says it is set to launch a statewide measles and rubella vaccination campaign targeting 2.2 million children aged zero months to 14 years. The Director of Disease Control and Immunisation, Edo State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr Eseigbe Efeomon,Continue Reading
By Mustapha Yauri Dr Idris Baba, Officer-in-Charge of the UNICEF Kaduna Field Office, says the organisation has renewed strategic engagement with media executives, editors and partners to deepen collaboration on issues affecting women and children. Baba disclosed this while speaking at the second edition of the strategic engagement with theContinue Reading
By Nabilu Balarabe Chevron Nig. Ltd. has donated two ambulances to Yobe state government as part of the organisation’s Corporate Social Responsibilities. This is contained in a statement signed by Alhaji Mamman Mohammed, Director-General Press and Media Affairs to Gov. Mai Mala Buni, in Damaturu on Thursday. Mohammed said the vehiclesContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abuja, is mourning the tragic killing of 28-year-old nurse Chinemerem Chuwumeziem, describing the incident as gruesome and devastating for the entire hospital community. The Medical Director, Prof. Saad Ahmed, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja that staffContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun Seven medical graduates of the Eko University of Medicine and Health Sciences (EkoUNIMED) Ijanikin, Lagos were on Thursday inducted into the medical profession by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the inductees are the second batch ofContinue Reading
By Shedrack Frank Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa has directed the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Seiyefa Brisibe, to ensure that every member of the State Executive Council undergoes compulsory medical check-up. Speaking during the first state executive council meeting in 2026, Diri said that the directive became imperative in theContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Abuja, Jan. 7, 2026 (NAN) The Committee of Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors of Federal Tertiary Hospitals (CCMDFTH) has called on health sector unions to embrace dialogue, industrial harmony, and collaboration for the benefit of patients nationwide. This is contained in a statement on Wednesday, signedContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya The Wife of the Niger Governor, Hajiya Fatima Bago, has commended the Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria (PPFN), a non-governmental organisation, for its contributions to improving healthcare delivery in the state. She said the organisation’s interventions had been particularly impactful in improving health outcomes for women andContinue Reading
