Health

Nigeria sets global benchmark as NAFDAC achieves WHO milestone twice Independent Nigeria23:32WHO Africa NAFDAC

NAFDAC’s seven-year reform drive has transformed nigeria’s public health system -Prof adeyeye Independent Nigeria23:53WHO Africa NAFDAC

Expert says bush burning threatens health, climate stability Peoples Gazette13:21Africa

Experts urge planetary diets against communicable diseases Leadership, Nigeria08:24Africa

Nigeria: Federal govt reaffirms commitment to ethical health Research AllAfrica11:45Global Health Federal Government

FG vows stronger ethical oversight, boosts support for health Research in nigeria Independent Nigeria15:07Global Health Federal Government

Nigeria records 215 deaths from lassa fever ThisDay Live09:08NCDC Lassa Fever Global Health

Lassa fever: Centre calls for preventive measures as fatality rate rises Leadership, Nigeria01:53NCDC Lassa Fever Global Health

Kano suspends doctors over scissors found in patient’s stomach The Nation, Nigeria12:04Kano North West Global Health

Kano suspends three hospital staff over housewife's death after surgery The Punch13:06Kano North West Global Health

UNICEF, Anambra govt assure parents of measles, rubella vaccine safety Peoples Gazette17:33Measles Global Health Health & Fitness

Vaccinate children to avoid health risks Leadership, Nigeria08:28Measles Global Health Health & Fitness

TUC rejects health ministry ‘no work, no pay’ circular The Punch02:00Federal Government Global Health No Pay

‘No Work, No Pay’ Policy: JOHESU says strike will continue Peoples Gazette07:52Federal Government Global Health No Pay

Nigeria’s unending battle with malaria Leadership, Nigeria01:53Africa Global Health World Conflicts

Letter to the Editor: Curbing Nigeria’s rising drug addiction despite heightened enforcement Peoples Gazette09:30Africa Global Health World Conflicts

Candidate Lassa fever vaccine enters human trials as global health partners outline plans for… Premium Times, Nigeria21:13Lassa Fever Global Health

Nigeria: Candidate lassa fever vaccine enters human trials as global health partners outline plans for nigeria AllAfrica08:49Lassa Fever Global Health

Cancer Control center tasks women on cervical cancer screening for early detection, treatment Independent Nigeria11:09Cervical Cancer Cancer Global Health

Doctor aproko leads free cervical cancer screening for 1,000 women in Abuja Independent Nigeria13:08Cervical Cancer Cancer Global Health

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When doctors become deadly The Daily Trust06:57

In the last 8 hours

Nigeria’s ‘healthcare Oscars’ opens nominations ahead of 2026 Nhea awards Vanguard, Nigeria02:06

Yesterday

Nafdac’s Seven-Year Reform Drive Has Transformed Nigeria’s Public Health System -Prof Adeyeye Independent Nigeria23:53 21-Jan-26

Nigeria Sets Global Benchmark As Nafdac Achieves WHO Milestone Twice Independent Nigeria23:32 21-Jan-26

Breaking Silence: Why epilepsy should no longer be trapped in myths Vanguard, Nigeria21:51 21-Jan-26

Legal reforms powered Nigeria’s biggest crackdown on fake drugs, unsafe foods – Nafdac DG Vanguard, Nigeria18:15 21-Jan-26

U.S. state South Carolina records 88 new measles cases Peoples Gazette15:05 21-Jan-26

Nigeria: Federal Govt Reaffirms Commitment to Ethical Health Research AllAfrica11:45 21-Jan-26

Cancer Control Center Tasks Women On Cervical Cancer Screening For Early Detection, Treatment Independent Nigeria11:09 21-Jan-26

Clinical Pharmacists Demand Urgent Reform To Prevent Medication-Related Harm In Nigeria Independent Nigeria10:58 21-Jan-26

Chimamanda’s Son Inquest: Lawal Urges Multidisciplinary Panel, Says Investigating Drugs Without … Independent Nigeria10:38 21-Jan-26

Pregnancy: The Role Of Assisted Reproductive Technology In Surmounting Poor Egg Quality Independent Nigeria10:38 21-Jan-26

Nsib investigators trained on PTSD, stress management in Abuja Vanguard, Nigeria10:28 21-Jan-26

Experts Urge Planetary Diets Against Communicable Diseases Leadership, Nigeria08:24 21-Jan-26

Nemsas Seeks Stronger Partnerships To Strengthen Emergency Response In Abuja Leadership, Nigeria07:22 21-Jan-26

Abia First Lady Counsels Groups With Health Challenges Leadership, Nigeria07:22 21-Jan-26

Clinical Governance: Pharmacists Petition Tinubu To Reconstitute Task Force, Demand… Independent Nigeria06:54 21-Jan-26

In the last 7 days

FCT doctors hail Wike over 13-month hazard allowance, wage award Peoples Gazette22:38 20-Jan-26

FCT doctors hail Wike over 13 months hazard allowance, wage award Peoples Gazette22:17 20-Jan-26

Unodc urges unified global response to rising synthetic drug threat Peoples Gazette20:05 20-Jan-26

Nigeria: Governance By Optics, Not Impacts - Kwara's Health Sector Reality AllAfrica17:16 20-Jan-26

Nnmda begins database for traditional medicine practitioners nationwide Peoples Gazette17:07 20-Jan-26

How do health insurance policies in resource poor countries support women’s health? University of Birmingham15:44 20-Jan-26

FG Vows Stronger Ethical Oversight, Boosts Support For Health Research In Nigeria Independent Nigeria15:07 20-Jan-26

FG pledges sustained support for ethical health research, backs NHREC reforms News Diary Online14:42 20-Jan-26

Nipss trains resident doctors on effective policy-making Peoples Gazette11:35 20-Jan-26

Prevalence of suicidal behavior in nigeria: a systematic review and meta-analysis Nature.com10:38 20-Jan-26

Measles–Rubella: Red Cross deploys 5,000 volunteers to tackle vaccine hesitancy in Lagos Vanguard, Nigeria07:01 20-Jan-26

Rebalance clinical governance task force now — PSN tells Tinubu Vanguard, Nigeria07:01 20-Jan-26

Researcher urges clean growth, rejects ‘grow now, clean later’ Peoples Gazette06:46 20-Jan-26

Seven suspected Lassa fever cases confirmed in Benue BusinessDay NG21:45 19-Jan-26

Abia employs 649 health workers The Punch21:05 19-Jan-26

U.S.-funded hepatitis B vaccine study in Guinea-Bissau cancelled, Africa CDC says Peoples Gazette16:55 19-Jan-26

Nigeria Must Invest In Prevention, Not Treatment Of Neurological Disorders – Temitope Farombi Independent Nigeria16:45 19-Jan-26

NHRC receives 3,019 complaints in 2025 in Kano News Diary Online14:55 19-Jan-26

Expert says bush burning threatens health, climate stability Peoples Gazette13:21 19-Jan-26

Nigeria: Benue Records Seven New Suspected Cases of Lassa Fever AllAfrica11:23 19-Jan-26

Kigali, Nairobi, Lagos… Which city offers the best access to health services? The Africa Report11:20 19-Jan-26

Chinese researchers develop device to help paralysed patients Peoples Gazette10:37 19-Jan-26

Benue records seven new suspected cases of Lassa fever Vanguard, Nigeria10:15 19-Jan-26

Kano govt issues health alert, warns residents about harsh harmattan Peoples Gazette09:34 19-Jan-26

Letter to the Editor: Curbing Nigeria’s rising drug addiction despite heightened enforcement Peoples Gazette09:30 19-Jan-26

Governance by Optics, Not Impacts: Kwara’s Health Sector Reality ThisDay Live08:22 19-Jan-26

Chimamanda’s Son’s Death: Health Professional Urges Lagos To Include Pharmacists, Nurses In… Independent Nigeria04:25 19-Jan-26

IMO signs landmark deal for robotic surgery, AI-driven healthcare Vanguard, Nigeria03:12 19-Jan-26

Benue alerts residents to suspected Lassa fever outbreak The Punch00:44 19-Jan-26

Benue records 7 new suspected lassa fever cases The Daily Trust21:09 18-Jan-26

Health Workers’ Strike: TUC Reject ‘No Work, No Pay’ Directive ThisDay Live20:42 18-Jan-26

Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream ... about health care NPR16:23 18-Jan-26

Fishes, periwinkles from Ogoni waters spread cancer – Report The Nation, Nigeria09:19 18-Jan-26

African Scientists push homegrown health R&D solutions as global funding tightens BusinessDay NG08:38 18-Jan-26

We’ve One Doctor At General Hospital – Delta Residents Cry Out Leadership, Nigeria06:23 18-Jan-26

My Twins Died After Vaccination In Lagos Hospital – Grieving Father Leadership, Nigeria06:19 18-Jan-26

Nigeria’s drug abuse crisis far worse than reported — Mental health experts Vanguard, Nigeria21:10 17-Jan-26

Lassa Fever: Proprietor urges Nigerians to avoid rats, unhygienic environment Peoples Gazette10:40 17-Jan-26

Minister underscores need for expanded access to healthcare News Diary Online08:40 17-Jan-26

Ogun Govt Promises Adequate Funding For Measles-Rubella Campaign Leadership, Nigeria08:29 17-Jan-26

Vaccinate Children To Avoid Health Risks Leadership, Nigeria08:28 17-Jan-26

My WHO Appointment Affirms Nigeria’s Leadership In Global Traditional Medicine Policy — Prof.… Independent Nigeria08:21 17-Jan-26

First adult patient receives genetically modified ‘living drug’ for leukemia Vanguard, Nigeria08:15 17-Jan-26

New genetic disorder causing diabetes in newborns Vanguard, Nigeria08:15 17-Jan-26

Doctors explain how people can get drunk without drinking Vanguard, Nigeria08:15 17-Jan-26

Opposition and the phobia for taxation The Nation, Nigeria00:47 17-Jan-26

Ogun assures funding for measles, rubella vaccination Peoples Gazette21:38 16-Jan-26

Acclaimed Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Calls Out Lagos Hospital After Toddler Son Dies Black Enterprise19:30 16-Jan-26

Arco Group Commends Henrietta Ukwu On Global Recognition By Marquis Who’s Who Channels Television18:48 16-Jan-26

UNICEF, Anambra govt assure parents of measles, rubella vaccine safety Peoples Gazette17:33 16-Jan-26

FG establishes task force on clinical governance, patient safety Peoples Gazette16:37 16-Jan-26

FG inaugurates committees to tackle health sector disputes Peoples Gazette14:51 16-Jan-26

Uch Strike: Johesu urges members to remain resolute Peoples Gazette14:48 16-Jan-26

Customs introduces weekly exercise for officers in Ogun Peoples Gazette14:40 16-Jan-26

Nigeria: Patients Stranded Across Nigeria As Health Workers' Strike Enters Third Month AllAfrica14:05 16-Jan-26

Kano suspends doctors over scissors found in patient’s stomach The Nation, Nigeria12:04 16-Jan-26

Borno govt lauds Boshma’s digital revolution drive at health facilities Peoples Gazette09:46 16-Jan-26

Nigeria: Candidate Lassa Fever Vaccine Enters Human Trials As Global Health Partners Outline Plans for Nigeria AllAfrica08:49 16-Jan-26

Climate Change and Health: IPCI mobilizes researchers, decision-makers to build national network in Ivory Coast News Diary Online02:34 16-Jan-26

Tragic death of Adichie's young son highlights poor state of Nigeria's health sector BBC01:21 16-Jan-26

Lasg advocates mental health support for Gbv survivors The Punch01:14 16-Jan-26

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Demands Justice Channels Television23:16 15-Jan-26

Candidate Lassa fever vaccine enters human trials as global health partners outline plans for… Premium Times, Nigeria21:13 15-Jan-26

Cholera remains continent’s deadliest epidemic; Nigeria, Congo, Angola account for 90% of cases: Africa CDC Peoples Gazette19:21 15-Jan-26

Kidnapped Edo Doctor Regains Freedom Channels Television17:50 15-Jan-26

Kano suspends doctors who left scissors in patient’s stomach The Daily Trust15:56 15-Jan-26

Lassa fever killed 215 Nigerians in 2025:Ncdc Peoples Gazette13:46 15-Jan-26

Nhia seeks innovative research to bridge health insurance gaps Peoples Gazette12:14 15-Jan-26

Nigeria Records 215 Deaths from Lassa Fever ThisDay Live09:08 15-Jan-26

FG targets strategic STI growth for innovation Peoples Gazette08:21 15-Jan-26

NMA vows to continue Edo strike until abducted doctor is released News Diary Online06:30 15-Jan-26

TUC rejects health ministry ‘no work, no pay’ circular The Punch02:00 15-Jan-26

Govt Clarifies Certification Controversy In Dispute With Resident Doctors Leadership, Nigeria01:53 15-Jan-26

Lassa Fever: Centre Calls For Preventive Measures As Fatality Rate Rises Leadership, Nigeria01:53 15-Jan-26

Nigeria’s Unending Battle With Malaria Leadership, Nigeria01:53 15-Jan-26

Who owns Nigeria’s health intelligence? The Punch00:50 15-Jan-26

In the last month

Gombe govt moves to strengthen blood donation Peoples Gazette20:19 14-Jan-26

Bauchi lawmaker calls for sanctions against unauthorised health training institutions Peoples Gazette19:18 14-Jan-26

Kano confirms doctors left scissors in woman’s womb during surgery, suspends culprits International Centre for Investigative Reporting17:01 14-Jan-26

Kemisola Bolarinwa: Nigerian Female Engineer Invents Smart Bra To Detect Breast Cancer Independent Nigeria13:48 14-Jan-26

Kano confirms doctors left scissors in woman’s stomach during surgery, suspends culprits International Centre for Investigative Reporting13:28 14-Jan-26

Doctor Aproko Leads Free Cervical Cancer Screening For 1,000 Women In Abuja Independent Nigeria13:08 14-Jan-26

Kano suspends three hospital staff over housewife's death after surgery The Punch13:06 14-Jan-26

Kano Hospital Admits Negligence In Death Of Mother Of Five Channels Television12:53 14-Jan-26

Why Doctors Need Continuous Medical-Legal Training – Lawyer Channels Television12:25 14-Jan-26

JUST IN: Kano govt suspends doctors who left scissors in patient’s stomach The Daily Trust11:37 14-Jan-26

Johesu Members Protest ‘Unmet Demands’ At Unilorin Teaching Hospital Leadership, Nigeria11:10 14-Jan-26

High Child, Maternal Deaths Driving Nigeria’s Low Life Expectancy – Expert Leadership, Nigeria09:21 14-Jan-26

How my wife died after doctors allegedly left scissors in her stomach – Husband The Daily Trust08:33 14-Jan-26

‘No Work, No Pay’ Policy: Johesu says strike will continue Peoples Gazette07:52 14-Jan-26

WHO urges Nigeria, other nations to increase taxes on sugary drinks, alcohol Peoples Gazette07:45 14-Jan-26

Nigeria: Drug Test for Public Servants, Political Office Holders AllAfrica23:53 13-Jan-26

When DNA Results Don’t Tell the Whole Story The Daily Trust22:13 13-Jan-26

Nigeria: 2025 Lassa Fever Fatalities AllAfrica21:24 13-Jan-26

Strike: JOHESU-UITH stage peaceful protest in Ilorin over unmet demads News Diary Online21:15 13-Jan-26

Kano Government Suspends 3 Hospital Staff After Surgical Blunder Led To Patient’s Death Leadership, Nigeria21:15 13-Jan-26

Kano govt probes patient’s death as family alleges scissors left in her after surgery Peoples Gazette20:12 13-Jan-26

Meet Temitope Adeniyi, the UNESCO honoree developing quantum sensors for early disease detection BusinessDay NG19:54 13-Jan-26

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