Amira Muhammad Abubakar Nigeria’s healthcare system is facing increasing pressure as the migration of frontline health workers, especially doctors and nurses, continues to rise, leaving hospitals understaffed and patients struggling to access quality medical care nationwide. Popularly referred to as the “Japa syndrome,” the migration of healthcare professionals to countriesContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola A leadership crisis within the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) deepened on Monday, following conflicting claims over the legitimate leadership of its Lagos chapter. The dispute surfaced days after the national leadership publicly reaffirmed Dr Babajide Saheed as chairman of the Lagos branch. Fresh controversy emerged afterContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili The Federal Government, in collaboration with the European Union (EU) and the World Health Organisation (WHO), has inaugurated a 4.2 million Euros programme aimed at strengthening public health institutions and disease outbreak preparedness nationwide. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, said duringContinue Reading
Doctor By Chimezie Anaso The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has confirmed the release of its abducted member, Dr Edwin Emegakor, in Anambra. Dr Princeton Okam, Chairman of the NMA Anambra branch, confirmed Emegakor’s freedom to journalists in Awka on Sunday. Okam said Emegakor regained freedom after spending days in captivityContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Stakeholders, health experts and persons living with lupus have demanded stronger awareness, improved diagnosis, financial assistance and better healthcare services for Nigerians battling the chronic autoimmune disease across communities nationwide. They made the call on Sunday in Abuja during activities commemorating the 2026 WorldContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Board of the Society for Family Health has approved major leadership appointments following the inauguration of its new quasi-group operating model designed to strengthen healthcare delivery, innovation and sustainable institutional growth across Africa. The board disclosed this in a statement in Abuja, saying the appointments wouldContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili Mr Adeaga Oluyemisi, National President of the Nigerian Red Cross Society, has urged Nigerians to remain united in humanity, warning that division weakens disaster response efforts during crises and emergencies across communities nationwide. Oluyemisi made the appeal in Abuja during the 163rd anniversary celebration of World RedContinue Reading
By Hafsah Tilde A health expert has linked the rising use of herbal remedies in Nigeria to increasing healthcare costs and the spread of unverified health information widely circulated on social media platforms. Mrs Opeoluwa Aremu, a retired pharmacist and certified health and wellness coach, said this in an interviewContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Doctors On Call Health Support Initiative says it has commenced plans to train 10,000 Nigerians as part of efforts to strengthen emergency response and expand digital healthcare access nationwide. Dr Adejobi Adeloye, founder of the initiative disclosed this at a news conference in Abuja on FridayContinue Reading
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal The Kwara State Government, in collaboration with the Society for Family Health (SFH), on Thursday in Ilorin inaugurated an integrated health facility flip-chart. The initiative is aimed at strengthening health service uptake across the state and improving community health education outcomes. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
