By Aderogba George The Chief Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre Jabi, Prof. Saad Ahmed, has received the 2026 CSOs Budget Implementation Assessment Monitoring and Evaluation Committee (CBIAMEC) Excellence Award for public health leadership and infrastructure transformation. Amb. Splendour Agbonkpolor, Chairman of the CBIAMEC disclosed this in a statementContinue Reading
By Grace Idachaba The Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA) and the Integrated Child Survival Advocacy at the Last-Mile (ICSA), have reaffirmed commitments to improving child survival, and primary healthcare delivery. The Executive Secretary of KSCHMA, Dr Rahila Aliyu-Muktar, stated this during an advocacy visit by the ICSA delegationContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Committee of Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors of Federal Tertiary Hospitals in Nigeria has expressed concern over rising cases of violence against healthcare workers across the country. Chairman of the committee, Prof. Saad Ahmed, raised the concern in a statement issued on Wednesday in AbujaContinue 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 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 Daniel Obaje Midwives are specialised healthcare professionals providing comprehensive, relationship-based care for women during pregnancy, labour, birth, and the postpartum period. In this campaign, the Nigeria Health Watch showcases deep significance played by these medical personnel in the lives of citizens. More midwives mean more inclusive healthcareContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government says it is exploring the adoption of Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy and related gene technologies to improve access to advanced medical treatments in Nigeria. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, said this at a ministerial interactionContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) says it is strengthening its free medical outreach to underserved rural communities in Edo as part of efforts to deepen its contribution to the state’s socio-economic development. Mr Julius Fasina, Coordinator of NYSC in the state disclosedContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The Health Policy Research Group (HPRG), University of Nigeria, Nsukka, is seeking the establishment of urban health units nationwide to improve access to quality healthcare services in urban slums. The group made the call during a policy dialogue on Thursday in Abuja. The theme of the dialogueContinue Reading
Reps committee rates Abia highly on healthcare delivery Health By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Umuahia, Jan. 27, 2026 (NAN) The House of Representatives Committee on Healthcare Services has rated Abia highly for improvements in healthcare delivery. Committee chairman, Mr Amos Magaji, disclosed this on Tuesday during a courtesy visit to Gov. AlexContinue Reading
