The First Lady of Kogi State, Hajia Sefinat Ododo, has called on residents, especially women and caregivers, to make full use of the free healthcare services provided by the government. She noted the many challenges that mothers face in accessing quality medical care and stressed the importance of using available health services to protect mothers and children. The appeal was made on Tuesday, during the official launch of the Maternal,…

In a major crackdown on counterfeit goods threatening public health, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered a N1 billion illegal operationnafdac in Ketu, Lagos, involving expired food flavours, fake pharmaceutical chemicals, and unauthorised fertilisers stored in filthy, unsafe conditions. The raid, carried out after credible intelligence, led to the arrest of three suspects and the sealing of three warehouses loaded with harmful substances.…

The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) has received two major awards from ILERA EKO in recognition of its outstanding contributions to healthcare delivery in Lagos State. According to LASUTH on Tuesday, the awards which was received recently highlighted LASUTH’s continuous efforts to improve patient care and promote health within the community. The first award, titled “Most Improved Healthcare Provider (Compliance)”, was given to the hospital for its notable progress…

The United States (US) is currently facing its worst measles outbreak in over three decades, with nearly 40 out of 50 states battling the spread of the highly contagious disease. A report released by Johns Hopkins University on Monday revealed that 1,277 cases have been confirmed since the beginning of 2025 — the highest number since 1992. Texas has been the hardest hit, accounting for over 60 percent of the…

The United States is grappling with its most severe measles outbreak since 1992, with 1,277 confirmed cases reported across nearly 40 states in 2025, according to new data released Monday by Johns Hopkins University. Texas has emerged as the epicentre, accounting for over 60% of all infections. The resurgence of measles—a disease once declared eradicated in the U.S. due to successful vaccination campaigns—comes amid declining immunisation rates and a growing…

The Kaduna State Government has called on residents to stop open defecation following a diarrhoea outbreak that affected 81 students at Government Girls Secondary School, Kawo. Open defecation refers to the practice of when human uses their environment as toilet instead of a built toilet. Health Commissioner, Umma Kaltum-Ahmed, confirmed that 15 students who were hospitalised have fully recovered and resumed classes. She credited the swift intervention of the State…

Following speculation of an alleged power tussle at Yaba Hospital, the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Lagos State Chapter, and the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU), Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital (FNPHY), Yaba branch, have dispelled claims of a leadership crisis. This was debunked on Monday during a media briefing held by the TUC Lagos State Chairman, Mr Ekundayo Olugbenga. The meeting aimed to address and clarify the circulated speculation and highlight hospital…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted multiple drug shipments destined for the United Kingdom (UK) and Saudi Arabia, arresting high-profile traffickers and dismantling criminal networks.

The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has called on the Federal Government (FG) to urgently introduce comprehensive health insurance coverage for all medical and dental practitioners across the country. This appeal comes amid growing concerns over unresolved welfare issues affecting healthcare professionals. MDCAN, in a statement jointly signed by its President, Prof. Mohammad Aminu, and Secretary, Prof. Daiyabu Alhaji, also urged the government to address demands raised…

Stakeholders have called for urgent investment in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in Nigeria to avoid the risk of jeopardising the future of youths.

Resident doctors at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital in Yaba have vowed to begin a one-week warning strike starting Monday, July 7, citing non-payment of salaries and persistent neglect of their welfare by hospital management. In a communiqué released on Friday, the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) at the hospital expressed deep dissatisfaction with the continued delay in salaries for newly employed medical staff. According to the statement signed by ARD…

To better understand the health implications resulting from exposure to oil pollution in Ogoniland, Rivers State, the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP), in collaboration with the International Agency for Research on Cancer and the World Health Organisation (IARC-WHO), has embarked on a health study. The health study, a Human Biomonitoring (HBM) project to be conducted in the affected area, was recommended by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Report. HBM…