By Emmanuel Oloniruha Association of Presidents and Proprietors of Higher Institutions in Nigeria (APPHIN) has commended the Federal Government on the expansion of medical education and training capacity to private higher institutions. National Secretariat of the association, Dr Kamaludeen Muhammed, gave the commendation in a statement issued on Thursday inContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan A medical expert, Dr Uchechukwu Nwokwu, says seeking a second medical opinion is not an offence, emphasising that it is an integral part of medical practice that can resolve doubts. Nwokwu, National Coordinator, National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP), Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, said thisContinue Reading
By Hajara Leman Gombe State Epidemiologist, Dr Nuhu Bile, has expressed concern over reported cases of diphtheria among children in the state and urged parents to be vigilant. He made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Gombe on Friday and urged parents toContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government has urged Nigerians to dial 112 during emergencies requiring urgent medical assistance, while releasing state emergency call centre numbers. The National Emergency Medical Service and Ambulance System (NEMSAS), in an update on Wednesday, said 112 serves as a central contact for emergency medical assistance.Continue Reading
By Monday Ijeh Foursquare Gospel Church, Pegi Estate in Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, has urged Christians to embrace prayers, as well as medical care for healthy living. A cleric at the church, Pastor Raph Iluyemi, made the call on Saturday during a medical outreach organised byContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The National Universities Commission (NUC) has recognised the Jigawa State University of Medical and Allied Sciences as Nigeria’s 70th state-owned university, marking a milestone in efforts to strengthen healthcare education. The recognition also represents the first instance of a state government acquiring an existing private university andContinue Reading
By Safia Abdulrahman The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) on Tuesday inducted 250 foreign-trained medical and dental graduates who passed its June 2026 Assessment Examination, authorising them to practise in the country. The graduates were inducted during the council’s Pledge-Taking and Sponsorship Ceremony held in Abuja. The NewsContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The newly elected Chairman of the Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria (MDCAN), Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, Abuja, Dr Samaila Timothy, has pledged to pursue reforms that will strengthen the association and improve healthcare delivery. Timothy made the pledge at a dinner to unveil theContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria (MDCAN), Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Abuja Chapter, has called for improved healthcare funding, better welfare packages and increased investment to strengthen healthcare delivery. The call was made on Wednesday at the association’s 11th Annual General Meeting and Scientific ConferenceContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan The Federal Government has committed more than N217 billion within two years to strengthen medical education and healthcare training across the country. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed this at the inaugural International Conference of the Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences (FBCS), College of Medicine,Continue Reading
