Health

The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria, MDCAN, has expressed concerns over the failure of the government to issue relevant circulars as regards the increase in retirement age to 70 years for doctors, and 65 years for other healthcare workers. In the communique issued after their National Executive Council meeting, MDCAN also criticized the persistent inability to address the shortfall in salaries of clinical lecturers, or honorary consultants, due […]

The federal government has solicited a collective action, including support from healthcare professionals, civil society organizations, and those affected by HIV, to make the goal of an AIDS-free Nigeria becomes attainable. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Tunji Alausa, said this, Tuesday, in Abuja, at the first-ever Nigeria HIV Prevention Conference in the country, organised by the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) He […]

The Minister of State for Health, Tunji Alausa, has claimed that the nation’s healthcare is no longer in crisis, stating that with the improvements in the healthcare system, the country is witnessing a reversal of the ‘japa syndrome,’ suggesting that medical personnel were returning home from abroad. The Minister pointed out that Nigeria has become a preferred destination for medical tourism, particularly for surgical procedures, which were more cost-effective compared […]

In response to the surge of Lassa fever cases, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has activated an Incident Management System, as reported on their official website. With 832 cases confirmed across 27 states and 126 Loc Government Areas from January to April 14, NCDC's recent repor highlights a rise in confirmed cases compared to last year, with Ondo, Edo, and Bauchi states contributing, specifically, Ondo, Edo, […]

The Rivers State Government has taken swift action by shutting down an illegal hospital in Port Harcourt. The Divine Love Hospital, located at Rumuodara axis of Okporo road, was found to be operating without proper authorization from the state's health authorities. The Director of Medical Services, Wachukwu Vincent, expressed shock at discovering a deceased patient who underwent an appendectomy in what he described as an unsuitable environment for medical care. […]

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has confirmed the death of 8 persons and over 208 suspected new cases following an outbreak of a strange illness in Sabon Birni and Isa local government areas of Sokoto State. The manager of the centre, Ibrahim Usman, made the revelation during an interactive session with officials of the state Ministry of Health. According to him, prompt measures were taken by the NCDC […]

Abia State Government has announced plans to clear salary arrears owed medical doctors in the state by the previous administrations. This is coming barely one week after the State Government said it spent N10 billion to defray pension arrears of pensioners. Commissioner for Health, Ngozi Okoronkwo disclosed this during a press conference Monday at Government House Umuahia by the Association of Nigeria Physicians in the Americas, ANPA, which is on […]

The First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, in her message on World Autism Awareness Day observed annually on April 2nd, highlighted the importance of early detection for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). She emphasized that early detection can significantly improve the abilities of individuals on the autism spectrum. She acknowledged the challenges faced by families with autistic loved ones, praising their dedication and love. She also commended community organizations for their […]