In a significant milestone, the Nigerian government has signed a pact with the World Economic Forum (WEF) to join the Global Activator Network (GAN) to enhance healthcare delivery. On behalf of Nigeria, the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, signed the deal, and the Managing Director of the WEF, Jeremy Jurgens, signed on behalf of the global economic body at Davos, Switzerland. Prof. Pate said, “The well-being…

In an increased rate of japa syndrome among medical professionals and a retirement age set at 60, the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has urged the Federal Government (FG) to enrol medical lecturers on the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) to curb brain drain. At the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held on Friday in Ilorin, Kwara State, the president of MDCAN, Prof. Muhammad Mohammad, explained that about…

As the anti-malaria fight continues, the World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday has certified Georgia malaria-free, marking her the 45th country and 1 territory to have achieved this remarkable milestone. This came following a nearly century-long effort. Tedros Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, while congratulating the country, described their commitment as a source of hope, marking the possibility of making the world malaria-free. Ghebreyesus said, “Today we congratulate the people of Georgia…

The University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) has dismissed a Locum Radiographer for negligence, which led to the death of a patient. The termination was announced in a statement issued yesterday, signed by Maria Maureen Bassey, Director of Administration and Secretary to the Board of Management. The radiographer, whose identity has been withheld, was found to have accidentally taken the key to the Accident and Emergency x-ray room, and the…

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking (NAPTIP) has rescued nine pregnant women from the Abuja baby factory. Following a tip-off from a concerned citizen, the officer of NAPTIP raided the facility. In a statement disclosed on Thursday, the NAPTIP Press Officer, Vincent Adekoye, revealed that the victims were locked up in an apartment located in a rambling estate in the Ushafa area of Abuja. Adekoye said the suspected…

The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, has urged citizens to refrain from the usage of bleaching cream to avert health risks. Salako, while speaking in Gabon on Wednesday in a regional awareness-raising workshop on the elimination of lightening cosmetics products, emphasised the widespread use in Africa, particularly among women. He revealed in a document made available to pressmen in Abuja that the Nigerian government…

The Federal Government has alerted Nigerians through the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development over the outbreak of anthrax in Zamfara State while calling for proactive measures to mitigate the risk. The Director of Information and Public Relations Department of the ministry, Ben Goong, in a document disclosed this and urged Nigerians to remain vigilant over the health implications linked with anthrax. Educating the public of the targeted warm-blooded animals such…

Following the three-week ultimatum issued last year over the unpaid salaries, allowances, and other demands, the Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory Administration (ARD FCTA), has begun a three-day warning strike. Dr. George Ebong, the President of ARD FCTA, made this known on Wednesday during a conference in Abuja, emphasising that the ultimatum has elapsed. In this regard, all activities across the state government hospital have been halted. “The…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 143 confirmed cases of Lassa fever, with 22 deaths, between December 30, 2024, and January 12, 2025. The cases were spread across seven states and 32 local government areas, with a Case Fatality Rate (CFR) of 15.4%. The states affected include Ondo, Edo, Bauchi, Taraba, Ebonyi, and Gombe, where the majority of the fatalities occurred. According to the NCDC’s…

The President of the Republic of Tanzania, Her Excellency Samia Hassan, has pledged to address the reoccurred Marburg virus disease outbreak in the northwestern Kagera region of the country. Her Excellency Hassan assured the public of being determined to address the disease outbreak following its confirmation after one person tested positive for the Marburg virus. Hassan made this assurance on Monday during a conference briefing with World Health Organization (WHO)…

The Federal Government (FG) has launched the National Health Fellows Program for youths aged 25 to 35 across all 774 local government areas in Nigeria. Bayo Onanuga, the president’s spokesperson, on Monday made this information available via a statement. He stressed that the selected persons will be rewarded and equipped with tools to drive positive change in the health sector. Onanuga highlighted the deadline for  application which is scheduled to…

With the alarming rate of domestic violence among spouses, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of the Owode Egba Division has arrested Sholola Kazeem, the husband of Mutiat, for allegedly pouring hot oil on and stabbing her in the head. The attack occurred on Saturday at Ring Road, Owode Egba, of Ogun State during a heated disagreement between both spouse. At around 12:30 pm a member of the community reported the…