Health workers union threatens strike over members’ welfare
The Joint Health Sector Unions and the Assembly of Healthcare Professionals have called on the Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu,…
UN Says Inequalities Blocking the End of the AIDS Pandemic
Analysis by the UN ahead of World AIDS Day reveals that inequalities are obstructing the end of AIDS. On current…
Africa Tops World in Undiagnosed Diabetes: WHO Analysis Shows
Only 46% of people living with diabetes in the African region know their status, raising the risk of severe illness…
More than 1.5 million children at risk as devastating floods hit Nigeria
More than 2.5 million people in Nigeria are in need of humanitarian assistance – 60 per cent of which are…
Why health sector experiences worsening job migration – Study
A study conducted by the Senior Executive Course 44 programme of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru…
Nigeria Expands Genomic Sequencing Intervention Beyond Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
Given that genomic sequencing technology enhanced the fight against COVID-19 globally, Nigeria is working on a strategy to integrate other…
NAFDAC Sets Up Measures to Stop Contaminated Cough Syrup From Entry Into Nigeria
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has said that measures have been put at various…
Resident Doctors Demand Increased Funding for Health Sector
Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, has called for the immediate review of the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) in…
Hazard Allowance Payment to Health Workers Critical – NLC
The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Mr Ayuba Wabba, has urged the Federal Government to immediately begin the payment…
NPMCN Seeks Recognition by TETFUND
The National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, NPMCN, has called on the management of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFUND,…