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In a bold move to strengthen the fight against Tuberculosis (TB) in Zamfara State, the wife of the state governor, Hajiya Huriyya Dauda Lawal, has urged government agencies, healthcare providers, community leaders, and citizens to rally behind ongoing efforts aimed at eradicating the disease. Hajiya Huriyya made this appeal during…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening ear, nose, and throat (ENT) healthcare services across Nigeria, amid growing concerns over hearing loss and a critical shortage of specialised medical personnel in the sector. Shettima made this known on Thursday evening while receiving a delegation from…
Hundreds of residents in Deba, Yamaltu-Deba Local Government Area of Gombe State, have received free medical care during a two-day medical and surgical outreach organized by the North East Development Commission (NEDC) in partnership with the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) from the Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe. The outreach, which…
In a major move aimed at strengthening cancer care in Nigeria, the House of Representatives has passed a resolution urging the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare to implement free cancer screening services across the country. The House, popularly known as the Green Chamber, also called on the Federal…
In a move to strengthen emergency preparedness and response in Nigeria, the World Health Organization (WHO) has handed over eight utility vehicles to the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). At the ceremony held un Abuja, to mark a major milestone in the ongoing Avoca Surge flagship initiative, the WHO Representative…
As Nigeria join the global community to commemorate World Asthma Day 2025, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, has called on healthcare providers in the country to prioritize asthma education, early diagnosis, and proper treatment protocols. In a statement, Professor Pate reaffirmed the government‘s…
The Federal Government has inaugurated a Ministerial Committee for the development of the phytomedicine value chain, aimed at integrating traditional and modern medicine while supporting improved health outcomes in Nigeria. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in Abuja, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, stated…
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has called on stakeholders in the health sector to intensify their support in the collective effort to eliminate all vaccine-preventable diseases across the state. The governor made the appeal during the official flag-off of the 2025 National Immunisation Plus Days (NIPDs) held at the…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has announced that the country has recorded a total of 832 confirmed cases of Lassa fever and Mpox in 2025, alongside 135 related deaths. This was disclosed by the Director General of the NCDC, Dr. Jide Idris, during a National Health…
The Federal government has inaugurated a high-level technical committee to reposition the State House Medical Centre for effective service delivery. Inaugurating the Committee in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa explained that the formation of the committee was a special assignment from President Bola Tinubu aimed at enhancing…
