Health

Nigerian government clarifies electricity subsidy for public hospitals

The Nigerian government has clarified that its planned electricity subsidy for higher education institutions will only be applicable to 37 federal universities and seven teaching hospitals affiliated to some of them. The government also said that private companies within the...

Nigerian government's health reforms attract billions of dollars in investment

Vice President Kashim Shettima has announced that the federal government's health reforms have attracted over $4.8 billion in potential investments. Speaking at the inauguration of Sahad Hospitals in Abuja, Mr. Shettima outlined a comprehensive strategy to address long-standing challenges and...

Nigeria receives 10,000 doses of Mpox vaccine from the US

The Nigerian government has received a donation of 10,000 doses of Jynneos, an anti-Mpox vaccine, from the United States government. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the vaccine to prevent smallpox and Mpox in young people 18 years...

Yobe health workers suspend strike

The Joint Association of Medical and Health Workers Unions in Yobe has called off the strike which began on Friday morning. The workers went on strike demanding payment of their risk benefits approved by the state government in 2019. The union's...

NCDC reports 48 confirmed cases in 20 states, FCT

Nigeria has recorded 48 confirmed cases of Mpox and 868 suspected cases across 19 states, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and 35 local government areas of the federation. According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), no...

HIV: Akwa Ibom Launches ART Impact Assessment Survey

Akwa Ibom State Begins HIV Impact Survey Akwa Ibom State Begins HIV Impact Survey The Akwa Ibom...

NAFDAC speaks out on Newslodgeinvestigation into packaged milk, but sidesteps key concern

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration says that high fat milk powder (FFMP) is “recognized” and approved for consumption in Nigeria. However, the agency has not commented on how the product has been misleadingly sold and advertised...

Community Pharmacists Voice Concerns Over Government’s Proposed Healthcare Facility Regulations

Pharmacists Concerned About New Health Rules in Nigeria The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) is worried about new plans by the Federal Government to change rules for healthcare in Nigeria. ...

Nigerian government urges resident doctors to call off warning strike

The federal government has asked members of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to suspend their seven-day warning strike. The Minister of State for Health, Tunji Alausa, made the call on Thursday in Kaduna during a visit to the...

Nigerian government applies “no work, no pay” rule against striking resident doctors

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare on Thursday said it would invoke the “no work, no pay” rule against members of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) who are on strike over the abduction of one...

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Banks await CBN clearance as audit delays leave investors without key earnings data

Investors in some of Nigeria's largest listed banks are facing a growing information gap as delays in the completion...