Omoyeni Olabode-21 Oct, 2026

The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, has confirmed an imported case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, triggering immediate public health measures and intensive contact tracing.

Omoyeni Olabode-21 Sep, 2026

The Gombe State Government has initiated an emergency immunization campaign in response to a surge in diphtheria cases, recording 332 confirmed infections across four local government areas.

Omoyeni Olabode-27 Aug, 2026

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has commissioned a newly built General Hospital alongside a fully upgraded Neuropsychiatric Hospital at Rumuigbo in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, marking a significant investment in the state's health infrastructure.

Omoyeni Olabode-14 May, 2026

In a historic shift for women’s health, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) has been officially renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS). The announcement was made on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during the 28th European Congress of Endocrinology in Prague and published in the medical journal The Lancet.

Omoyeni Olabode-21 Apr, 2026

Authorities in Cross River State have triggered emergency health protocols following the isolation of a Chinese national at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH). The individual was reportedly admitted and placed in a specialized isolation ward on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, after exhibiting symptoms that raised concerns among medical staff.

Omoyeni Olabode-24 Mar, 2026

The Delta State Government has approved the recruitment of over 700 medical and non-medical personnel as part of efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery across the state.

Omoyeni Olabode-15 Mar, 2026

Health workers have called on the newly appointed Chief Medical Director of the Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido-Ekiti, in Ekiti State to prioritise quality healthcare delivery and improved hospital services.

Omoyeni Olabode-6 Mar, 2026

The Medical and Dental Practitioners Investigation Panel has suspended the Medical Director of Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital, Dr. Tunde (Tosin) Majekodunmi, and two other senior doctors following an investigation into the tragic death of 21-month-old Nkanu Adichie-Esege.

Omoyeni Olabode-4 Feb, 2026

Nigeria has taken a significant step in cancer care with the launch of its first immunotherapy clinical trial targeting colorectal cancer. The study began this week at Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital (OAUTH) in Ile-Ife, Osun State, marking a major milestone for cancer research in the country and sub-Saharan Africa.

Omoyeni Olabode-18 Jan, 2026

The United Nations has raised a major alarm over a growing hunger crisis in North-East Nigeria, stating that millions of people are facing starvation because international aid is drying up.

Omoyeni Olabode-18 Nov, 2025

Health authorities globally are raising alarms over a mutated H3N2 influenza strain that is driving unusually early and severe flu outbreaks in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Japan. In Japan, for example, the government declared a nationwide flu epidemic weeks ahead of its usual season, with over 4,000 cases reported in one week — a jump that experts suggest may reflect how rapidly the virus is evolving.

Omoyeni Olabode-5 Nov, 2025

The Federal Government says its latest engagements in China have yielded major gains for Nigeria’s healthcare sector, including a discounted diagnostics agreement and renewed investment commitments.

Omoyeni Olabode-4 Nov, 2025

The National Youth Service Corps has launched its 2025 fourth-quarter Health Initiative for Rural Dwellers in Abia State, offering free healthcare to underserved residents. The outreach was held at Nkechi Hospital and Surgical Centre in Obingwa LGA, in collaboration with Onunwa Foundation USA and the hospital management.

Omoyeni Olabode-4 Nov, 2025

The Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria has warned that the country’s healthcare system is on the brink of collapse, citing severe underfunding, economic hardship, and the mass migration of health professionals to developed nations.

Omoyeni Olabode-3 Nov, 2025

Resident doctors under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (ARD-FCTA) have vowed to continue their strike until all outstanding demands are addressed.

Omoyeni Olabode-2 Nov, 2025

The Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN), Gombe State Chapter, in partnership with the North-East Development Commission, has launched a campaign to raise awareness about breast and cervical cancers.

Omoyeni Olabode-1 Nov, 2025

The Federal Government has announced plans to release ₦11.995 billion within 72 hours to settle outstanding arrears and allowances owed to doctors and other health workers nationwide.

Omoyeni Olabode-24 Oct, 2025

The North-East Development Commission (NEDC) has donated medical equipment worth ₦90 million to the Gombe State Government to strengthen healthcare delivery across the state.

Omoyeni Olabode-23 Oct, 2025

The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has sealed 498 medicine premises across Lagos State for operating illegally and violating pharmaceutical regulations. The enforcement followed inspections of 845 premises, including 483 pharmacies, 162 patent medicine stores, and 200 illegal shops across 20 local government areas.

Omoyeni Olabode-23 Oct, 2025

The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government, through the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), to establish a diagnostic and treatment laboratory for Buruli ulcer in Benue State.

Omoyeni Olabode-22 Oct, 2025

The motion, raised by Hon. Chike Okafor, representing Ehime Mbano/Ihitte Uboma/Obowo Federal Constituency of Imo State, highlighted growing concerns over the use of substances such as formalin, sodium hydroxide, and carbide—chemicals typically used for embalming or industrial processes.

Omoyeni Olabode-21 Oct, 2025

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has scheduled an Extraordinary National Executive Council (E-NEC) meeting for Saturday, October 25, 2025, to review the 30-day ultimatum previously issued to the Federal Government.

Omoyeni Olabode-20 Oct, 2025

According to Oladoja, the proposed tests should be supervised by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and health units of each institution. He also recommended establishing Drug-Free Clubs to provide counselling, awareness, and peer education, ensuring that students who misuse substances receive rehabilitation rather than stigma.

Omoyeni Olabode-20 Oct, 2025

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sounded a serious warning about the worsening mental health crisis in Nigeria, revealing that only about 300 psychiatrists are available to serve a population exceeding 200 million. Speaking at the 3rd Vanguard Mental Health Summit in Lagos, NAFDAC Director-General Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye highlighted the urgent need for improved access to mental healthcare and stronger regulation of psychotropic and antidepressant medications.

Omoyeni Olabode-18 Oct, 2025

Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has called on residents to prioritise saving lives during accidents instead of recording videos.

Omoyeni Olabode-18 Oct, 2025

The wife of Delta State Governor and founder of the You Matter Charity Foundation, Mrs Tobore Oborevwori, has launched a state-wide fitness initiative aimed at promoting wellness among women.

Omoyeni Olabode-13 Oct, 2025

Nigeria has achieved a major medical breakthrough at The Prostate Clinic (TPC) in Lagos, where a team of specialists led by Professor Kingsley Ekwueme, Consultant Urological, Laparoscopic, and Robotic Surgeon, successfully carried out the first UroLift surgery in the country’s medical history.