Abuja – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) proposed a four-pillar framework. It aims to guide national and global efforts against antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Dr. Tochi Okwor is Head of Disease Prevention and Control at NCDC. She said countries must act…
Geneva – Critical Global Health Services are facing widespread disruption due to sudden cuts in international aid, the World Health Organization (WHO) warns. Billions in reduced Official Development Assistance (ODA) are putting immense pressure on already fragile health systems worldwide. A stark picture…
Abuja – Nigeria’s healthcare system is under severe strain. More than 16,000 doctors have left the country over the last five to seven years, seeking better opportunities abroad. This large-scale Nigeria doctor migration has created a critical shortage. The nation now has only…
Abuja – The World Health Organisation (WHO) calls on the Nigerian government and civil society groups to address the country’s high rate of maternal and neonatal mortality. WHO Country Representative Dr. Walter Kazadi Molumbo described the current death rate as “unacceptable” and…
Lagos – The Lagos State Government is investigating the sad death of Mrs. Folajimi, a pregnant woman. Reports say a private hospital in Lakowe, Ibeju-Lekki, denied her emergency care. The hospital reportedly asked for money first. This investigation looks into the pregnant…
UYO – The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Akwa Ibom State branch, has issued a 21-day NMA ultimatum to UNIUYO concerning the welfare of medical lecturers at the University of Uyo. The NMA stated that if the university does not meet its demands,…
LAGOS – Lagos State health officials are working to control a diphtheria outbreak. Ten cases were confirmed between January and March 2025. Prof. Akin Abayomi is the Commissioner for Health. He stated that laboratories tested 76 samples. Ten samples tested positive…
