Health

… Demands urgent implementation of Mental Health Act, stronger funding By Chioma Obinna A Professor of Psychiatry at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Prof. Taiwo Lateef Sheikh, has said that Nigeria is facing a deepening mental health crisis, with fewer than 300 psychiatrists available to serve a population of over 200 million people. Sheikh, a member […]

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By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government has intensified efforts to address Nigeria’s zero-dose child crisis by engaging traditional rulers across Northern Nigeria to help reach millions of children who have not received life-saving vaccines and other essential primary healthcare services. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, made the […]

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… Seeks implementation of February strike agreement… Says prolonged delay could trigger industrial disharmonyBy Chioma Obinna The Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) and the Assembly of Healthcare Professionals (AHPA) on Sunday urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately implement the adjustment of the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS), inaugurate the Boards of Management of Federal […]

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… As young doctors gain leadership, financial, career skills beyond medical school By Sola Ogundipe Mentorship could become one of Nigeria’s most effective tools for retaining young doctors, even as the country continues to lose medical professionals to opportunities abroad, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, has said. Speaking at […]

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By Daniel Kudayah The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed two factories in Ogun State for allegedly manufacturing banned sachet alcoholic beverages and alcohol packaged in 100ml bottles, in continued enforcement of the Federal Government’s directive aimed at reducing alcohol abuse and protecting public health. The affected facilities include […]

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By Chioma Obinna Family, friends and well-wishers have appealed to Nigerians for financial support to enable Mr Bobby Dennar undergo an urgent kidney transplant after he was diagnosed with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Dennar, who has been battling Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) since January 2025, is currently dependent on dialysis twice weekly to stay alive […]

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…Marks 30 years of fertility careBy Chioma Obinna Bridge Clinic has reinforced its position as one of Nigeria’s leading fertility centres after winning the IVF Service Provider of the Year award for a record eighth time at the 2026 Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Awards (NHEA). The latest recognition, announced at the 12th edition of the NHEA […]

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