By Lilian U. Okoro A General Physician, Dr Gerald Chinasa, has identified self-medication and lack of proper regulation of foods and drugs consumed within the country as major contributors to increasing diabetes cases among the populace. Chinasa, also the Head of Medical Team, Heritage Advancement Forum, made the assertion inContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya Niger state government has unveiled the New Niger Health Agenda, calling for strong collaboration and ownership by local government councils to reposition healthcare delivery, particularly at the grassroots. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the agenda was unveiled during a one-day high-level strategic and technicalContinue Reading
By Talatu Maiwada The Nigerian Navy on Thursday, commissioned and handed over a Primary Healthcare Centre at Mullah, Hyema Community, Hong LGA of Adamawa, to improve access to healthcare services. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the project was executed under the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) SpecialContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has began enforcement on the ban of production and sale of alcohol in sachet and pet bottle below 200ml. The Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, disclosed this atContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Thelema Lion Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation, has donated food stuff, toiletries and other items to the Gifted and Talented Orphanage Home in Abuja to support the welfare of the children. The foundation made the donation as part of its annual outreach to less privileged children. MrsContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory (ARD-FCTA), has hailed Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for settling their 13 months outstanding hazard allowance. Mr Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant to the FCT Minister on Public Communications and Social Media disclosed this inContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening ethical standards in health research. It also pledged sustained support for the National Health Research Ethics Committee (NHREC) to protect research participants and enhance the credibility of scientific outputs in Nigeria. Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako, Minister of StateContinue Reading
Don canvasses strict hand hygiene for paediatric care Hygiene By Ahmed Kaigama Bauchi, Jan. 20, 2026 (NAN) A don, Dr Sani Giade, has called on paediatric healthcare workers to prioritise proper hand hygiene. Giade, a lecturer at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) College of Medical Sciences, Bauchi, made the callContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON) has declared a public health emergency over environmental diseases linked to greenhouse gas emissions nationwide. The council’s Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, Dr Yakubu Baba, confirmed this on Monday at a news conference in Abuja. Baba said the declaration alignedContinue Reading
By Abiodun Lawal Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged members of the Paediatric Association of Nigeria (PAN) to remain compassionate and committed advocates for children. Obasanjo made the remarks while playing host to the members of the executive council of the association led by the President, Dr Ekanem Ekure inContinue Reading
