The Association of General and Private Medical Practitioners of Nigeria Private healthcare providers in Lagos have raised alarm over the rising cost of electricity and fuel, saying energy expenses alone now consume…
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Indefinite Strike: LAUTECH Resident Doctors Abandon Duties over Unmet Demands
The Association of Resident Doctors at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, have embarked on an indefinite strike. The doctors cited the failure of the hospital…
BREAKING: Striking nurses to consider FG’s offer today
The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives – Federal Health Institutions Sector has said it will meet on Saturday (today), to consider the promises made by the Federal Government at a…
Nigerians nurses to commence 7-day warning strike over unmet demands — Report
Nurses, under the aegis of the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives, NANNM, are set to embark on a seven-day warning strike, from Tuesday, July 29, 2025. NANNM said the…
BREAKING: Doctors begin strike at LASUTH, patients left stranded
Patients and their families were left stranded on Monday at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) after doctors working under the Lagos State Government began a three-day warning strike. The…
Nigerians spent over $3.6bn annually on foreign healthcare under Buhari — Report
Nigerians spent at least $29.29bn on foreign medical expenses during the eight years of former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. This translates to an annual spending of about $3.6bn during the review period….
Osun Govt, Health Stakeholders Commend TCI, Vow Sustainability Of Family Planning Uptake
News Update Stakeholders have commended the significant improvement in the family planning uptake in Osun state. They gave the commendation during a stakeholders meeting on “Sustaining Family Intervention: Transitioning of Osun Government…
Genesis Medical Diagnostics Holds Health Education Seminar for Igbo Community in Ogbomoso, Offers Free Hepatitis B Testing
OGBOMOSO, OYO STATE – Genesis Medical Diagnostics Centre conducted a comprehensive health education seminar for the Igbo Community in Ogbomoso on Saturday, May 31 2025, focusing on preventive healthcare awareness and early…
Health Ministry Counters Oyakhilome’s Salt Claims, Warns of Public Health Risks
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has warned Nigerians to avoid consuming too much salt following a viral video in which Pastor Chris Oyakhilome encouraged increased salt intake. Oyakhilome,…
BREAKING: Measles outbreak hits Nasarawa community
The Nasarawa State Ministry of Health has confirmed an outbreak of measles in Rukubi community, Doma Local Government Area, just months ahead of the scheduled introduction of a combined measles and rubella…