Category: Health
NDLEA destroys $360m drug lab linked to Mexicans in Ogun
Staff from the forensic and chemical monitoring unit of Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) perform a chemical neutralisation process during an operation to dismantle an abandoned clandestine methamphetamine laboratory in Iroto, Ijebu East Local Government Area, Ogun State, on July 29, 2026. Authorities have dismantled what they say is the largest methamphetamine laboratory…
NCoS set to enrol inmates in health insurance scheme
The Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Sylvester Nwakuche, has disclosed that discussions are at an advanced stage to secure the enrolment of inmates into the National Health Insurance Scheme as part of efforts to improve healthcare delivery across custodial centres nationwide. Nwakuche stated this on Wednesday during the flag-off of the second phase of…
Hospital refutes claim acting MD sponsored thugs during Calabar protest
Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Calabar The management of the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Calabar, has refuted allegations that its Acting Medical Director sponsored thugs to attack protesters during a demonstration over the appointment of a substantive Medical Director. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the hospital described the allegation, published by an online medium, as false and an…
Plateau Intensifies Cholera Response As Outbreak Death Toll Hits 14
The government said the recent surge in cases across multiple LGAs underscores the need for sustained vigilance, prompt reporting and strong community involvement. Plateau State is in the North-Central region. The Plateau State Government has intensified emergency response measures to contain a cholera outbreak that has claimed 14 lives and spread across four local government…
Governor Sule Hosts Ophthalmological Society, Pledges Backing for 51st Annual Conference
The conference will include free cataract surgeries at selected hospitals, including Mararaba General Hospital in Nasarawa State. Governor Sule Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has pledged his administration’s support for the 51st Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Ophthalmological Society of Nigeria, scheduled to hold from September 2 to 5, 2026. Governor…
Benue Health Commissioner Denies Mpox Outbreak in the State
It nonetheless urged anyone experiencing fever along with unexplained rashes or blisters to seek prompt medical care at the nearest health facility. Benue is located in Nigeria’s North-Central region. The Benue State Government has dismissed reports of a Mpox outbreak in the state, saying no case has been confirmed, following the emergence of social media…
Headline: Ebonyi Government Launches Health Sector Assessment to Tackle Service Gaps
Lede: The assessment identified persistent challenges facing the sector, including maternal and child mortality, inaccurate data, and critical delays in seeking, reaching, and receiving quality healthcare. An illustrative photo of a healthcare centre in Edo State The Ebonyi State Government has called for a comprehensive evaluation of performance within the health sector to measure progress,…
Katsina LG Council Commissions Maternity Clinic As Radda Hails Chairman’s Healthcare Drive
According to the chairman, the upgraded facility is designed to provide safer, more comprehensive and dignified healthcare services, particularly for expectant mothers and children. Governor Dikko Radda (centre) during the commissioning of the place. The Katsina Local Government Council has commissioned the newly constructed Late Hajiya Safara’u Radda Maternity and Children’s Health Clinic in Gidan…
Over 1,000 Deaths Recorded in Ebola Outbreak in DRC, Uganda — WHO
Nearly 2,500 cases of the deadly virus have been confirmed, including 999 confirmed deaths in DRC. Volunteers of the Democratic Republic of Congo Red Cross wearing personal protective equipment gather around the casket containing the body of an Ebola virus disease victim. The Ebola outbreak declared in mid-May has killed more than 1,000 people in…
UNAIDS Chief Calls for ‘Radical Change’ in Africa Amid Aid Cuts
Last year, the Trump administration dismantled USAID, the world’s largest aid agency, cutting off funding for programs across the globe. An image of theUnited Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) logo UNAIDS chief Winnie Byanyima called on Tuesday for “radical change” following global aid cuts, telling AFP that African governments must re-prioritise their own health spending.…
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