News as it breaks
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has clarified that its ongoing nationwide strike is not targeted at Nigerians but is a fight for the survival of doctors, patients, and the country’s collapsing healthcare system. In a statement signed by its President, Dr. Mohammad Usman Suleiman, Secretary-General, Dr. Shuaibu Ibrahim,…
Medical activities at the Federal University of Lafia Teaching Hospital (FUTH) have been completely halted following the nationwide strike declared by the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD). Toscad News revealed that patients on admission have been evacuated, while medical personnel across departments; including emergency, outpatient, and antenatal units, have…
The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has called on the Federal Government to immediately sanction companies and pharmacists involved in illegal drug distributionwithin federal health institutions across the country. In a statement, ACPN National Chairman, Mr. Ezeh Ambrose Igwekamma, condemns the growing wave of unlawful pharmaceutical practices taking…
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced plans to commence an indefinite nationwide strike beginning November 1, 2025, following the expiration of a 30-day ultimatum earlier issued to the Federal Government. NARD President, Dr. Muhammad Suleiman, who disclosed this with newsmen, explained that the association’s National Executive Council…
In a bid to mark a major step forward in Nigeria’s health sector reform, the federal government has launched the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund, BHCPF 2.0 Revised Guideline, aimed at boosting accountability and efficiency in health financing. At the 12th Ministerial Oversight Committee (MOC) Meeting held in Abuja, the Coordinating…
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Ali Pate, has emphasized the need for Nigeria’s health policies to be grounded in the everyday experiences and voices of local communities. Professor Pate made the point during the 10th anniversary of the Stella Adadevoh Health Trust in Abuja. Professor Pate,…
The National Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System, NEMSAS, says it is committed to improving emergency healthcare delivery across Nigeria through stronger collaboration with government agencies, private partners, and the media. At the inauguration of the NEMSAS Media Cell in Abuja, the National Programme Manager, Dr. Emuren Doubra, explained that…
As part of efforts to fast-track progress toward Universal Health Coverage, the National Health Insurance Authority, NHIA, says it has taken decisive steps to enforce Nigeria’s health insurance law among self-funding government agencies and ensure full compliance with the NHIA Act 2022, which makes health insurance mandatory for all. Speaking…
The Rotary Action Group for Reproductive, Maternal and Child Health (RMCH) has announced a nationwide scale-up of its flagship health programme, “Together for Healthy Families in Nigeria”, aiming to reduce maternal and child mortality across the country. The announcement was made during a stakeholder workshop on programme development and scale-up,…
Nasarawa State Leads in National Measles Rubella Immunization Campaign With 103% Coverage Over 1.36 million children have received the Measles Rubella (MR) vaccine in Nasarawa State, as part of Nigeria’s nationwide immunization campaign to protect children from the highly contagious disease. This milestone was disclosed by Mr. Abubakar Halilu Awe,…
