Health

IHVN Urges Media to Lead Fight Against Antibiotic Resistance Dr. Nnakelu Eriobu speaks at the IHVN A-STEP antimicrobial resistance media training for journalists in Abuja, Nigeria.

Dr. Nnakelu Eriobu speaks at the IHVN A-STEP antimicrobial resistance media training for journalists in Abuja, Nigeria.

IHVN Urges Media to Lead Fight Against Antibiotic Resistance

Julian July 21, 2026

The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) has called on journalists to lead public awareness efforts against...

Poor Pay Threatens Nigeria’s Medical Training, NAMDA Warns Leaders of the Nigerian Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA) during a briefing after their National Executive Council meeting in Abuja

Leaders of the Nigerian Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA) during a briefing after their National Executive Council meeting in Abuja

Poor Pay Threatens Nigeria’s Medical Training, NAMDA Warns

Julian July 7, 2026

The Nigerian Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA) has warned that poor remuneration and prolonged delays...

36.2m Nigerians Face Acute Hunger, Aid Groups Warn Humanitarian leaders and aid workers attend the Humanitarian Xchange (HX) Abuja 2026 conference, discussing Nigeria's worsening food insecurity and locally led humanitarian response.

Humanitarian leaders and aid workers attend the Humanitarian Xchange (HX) Abuja 2026 conference, discussing Nigeria's worsening food insecurity and locally led humanitarian response.

36.2m Nigerians Face Acute Hunger, Aid Groups Warn

Julian July 7, 2026

More than 36.2 million Nigerians are expected to face acute food and nutrition insecurity during the 2026...

Resident Doctors Issue Strike Threat Over Outstanding Entitlements

Aremu Toyeebaht June 29, 2026

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has declared an industrial dispute with the Federal Government, issuing...

10 Countries Face Ebola Threat as Outbreak Spreads – Africa CDC Health workers in protective gear responding to an Ebola outbreak in Africa.

10 Countries Face Ebola Threat as Outbreak Spreads – Africa CDC

Julian May 23, 2026

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has warned that 10 African countries face a high...

Nigeria to Host 100 Countries in Abuja for Critical AMR Action Summit Global health experts and government officials at an antimicrobial resistance summit in Abuja discussing strategies to combat drug-resistant infections

Global health experts and government officials at an antimicrobial resistance summit in Abuja discussing strategies to combat drug-resistant infections

Nigeria to Host 100 Countries in Abuja for Critical AMR Action Summit

Julian April 16, 2026

Nigeria’s plan to host more than 100 countries in Abuja for the 5th High-Level Ministerial Meeting on...

Health Unions Storm National Assembly Over Health Sector Bills Doctors

Health Unions Storm National Assembly Over Health Sector Bills

Aremu Toyeebaht March 26, 2026

Health unions under Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) and the Assembly of Healthcare Professional Associations are set...

Antimicrobial Resistance: A Gendered, Social Challenge Health experts and AMR survivors discuss the intersection of antimicrobial resistance, gender inequality, and social determinants of health, emphasizing women’s vulnerability and the need for inclusive policies.

Health experts and AMR survivors discuss the intersection of antimicrobial resistance, gender inequality, and social determinants of health, emphasizing women’s vulnerability and the need for inclusive policies.

Antimicrobial Resistance: A Gendered, Social Challenge

Julian March 12, 2026

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is increasingly driven by the misuse and overuse of medicines across human health, livestock,...

FG to Employ 50 Doctors, Nurses for Nigerian Correctional Centres Tuni Olubunmi

FG to Employ 50 Doctors, Nurses for Nigerian Correctional Centres

Aremu Toyeebaht March 11, 2026

The Federal Government will employ 50 medical doctors and 100 nurses to serve in correctional centres across...

Reps, NAFDAC Push Stronger Legislation Against Drug Abuse Members of House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee visit NAFDAC headquarters to discuss drug abuse legislation.

Members of House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee visit NAFDAC headquarters to discuss drug abuse legislation.

Reps, NAFDAC Push Stronger Legislation Against Drug Abuse

Julian March 2, 2026

The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on Drugs and Illicit Trafficking has commended the Director-General of the...

Union Protest Shuts Down NAFDAC Office Over Sachet Alcohol Ban satchet alcohol

Union Protest Shuts Down NAFDAC Office Over Sachet Alcohol Ban

Aremu Toyeebaht February 26, 2026

Operations at the Lagos office of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)...

Dr Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi Warns of Biomedical Engineer Deficit In Nigeria Dr Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi speaking at the 4th National Oxygen Coordination Meeting in Abuja, Nigeria.