The Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON) has said Nigeria has only about 2,200 registered obstetricians and gynaecologists to provide care for an estimated seven million births eac...
Several Nigerians have criticised the Federal Government’s release of N36 million for healthcare capital projects in the 2026 budget, describing the allocation as insufficient, according to statements...
A Nigerian postgraduate student, Douglas Izevbigie, has died in the United Kingdom following treatment for an aggressive form of leukaemia, and his family has launched a fundraising appeal to cover bu...
The Jigawa State government has assured residents that the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is safe and protective and reaffirmed its integration into routine immunisation for eligible girls aged 9 ...
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has faulted Nigeria’s healthcare system following the death of Dr. Salome Oboyi, a senior registrar who contracted Lassa fever while treating a pati...
Christian Blind Mission (CBM) International has launched the SightQuest Nigeria programme with funding equivalent to about N25 billion to strengthen eye care services, reduce avoidable blindness and v...
Snakebite envenoming is a recognised medical emergency that requires prompt and appropriate treatment. Harmful first‑aid practices such as tying the bitten limb or using sharp objects are widely disco...
The wife of the Anambra State Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has urged residents, particularly women and mothers, to prioritise their health and overall well‑being, describing good health as the foundatio...
An industrial action by the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) has entered its third month, crippling services in government‑owned hospitals nationwide and leaving many patients without access to ess...
The Nigerian Association of Dermatologists has raised alarm over a persistent shortage of multidrug therapy (MDT) for leprosy patients across Nigeria. The association said the shortage has lasted for ...
