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First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has called for increased global investment in scientific research and robust health systems. Her message on World Health Day 2026 stressed the importance of collaboration to foster a resilient and healthier world for everyone.
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has expressed serious concern over the high rates of maternal and child mortality in Kano State, Nigeria, particularly in 18 local government areas. The agency is calling for urgent, coordinated interventions to improve healthcare access and outcomes.
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has decided to suspend its planned nationwide indefinite strike. This decision follows assurances from the federal government regarding the implementation of the professional allowance table.
Medical practitioners in England have initiated their fifteenth strike action since the beginning of 2023, continuing a significant industrial dispute over pay and working conditions. The latest walkout highlights the persistent disagreement between doctors' unions and the government.
Residents of Dadabiyi, a community in the Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), are lamenting the severe absence of basic social amenities, including potable water, healthcare facilities, and adequate road networks. The community, reportedly over 200 years old, feels neglected by the government despite its proximity to neighbouring areas that have seen development.
Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has signed into law a bill establishing a teaching hospital for the State University of Medical and Applied Sciences (SUMAS) in Igbo-Eno. This initiative builds upon the foundation laid by former Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, who established SUMAS in 2022.
Ghanaian businessman Ibrahim Mahama has sent his private jet abroad for a significant conversion into an air ambulance. This initiative aims to bolster Ghana's emergency medical response capabilities for public use.
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has initiated an indefinite nationwide strike, effective Tuesday, April 7. This action follows the federal government's decision to halt the implementation of a revised professional allowance table (PAT).
As Nigeria faces a significant rise in Lassa fever cases, a recent report highlights the importance of laboratory testing to differentiate it from common ailments. This issue arises amidst an alarming rate of misdiagnosis, often leading to delayed treatment.
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) reported that the Bauchi State has experienced 68 fatalities due to Lassa fever, alongside 311 confirmed cases, from October 1, 2025, to March 23, 2026. The organization has been actively providing treatment and preventive outreach in the region since 2022.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has donated a 1.5 Tesla MRI scanner to support healthcare initiatives in Abia State under Governor Alex Otti. The donation aims to enhance the state's diagnostic capabilities significantly.
The Federal Government is calling on all states to approve the Subsidiary Loan Agreement to participate in the $500 million World Bank-backed HOPE Governance Programme aimed at enhancing education, healthcare, and governance across the nation.
Primary healthcare centres in Nigeria's North-central region are struggling to provide essential nutrition services due to a heavy dependence on foreign donors and a consistent lack of necessary materials. This situation is leading to dire consequences for children suffering from malnutrition.
Vice President Kashim Shettima has recognized the Gates Foundation for its continuous investments and humanitarian efforts in Nigeria, signaling a commitment to strengthen collaboration in key sectors like healthcare and agriculture.
A distressing account has surfaced from a woman in the UK who has endured using a urine bag for over a year, highlighting the struggles faced by many on waiting lists for medical treatment. Dr. Richard Okoye sheds light on her situation, emphasizing the silent suffering of countless individuals awaiting surgery amidst systemic delays.
