NARD warned that industrial harmony could not be guaranteed if the doctor is not released within two weeks.
A survey identified maternal, newborn, and child health issues, infectious diseases like malaria, tuberculosis, HIV, and the rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases as major concerns.
As at 15 July, the NCDC has reported 3,623 suspected cholera cases and 103 deaths across 34 states and the FCT.
Family planning is one of the most effective methods of addressing the incessant population growth and simultaneously for maternal mortality.
Guild of Medical Directors commends Alliance Hospital’s role in reducing medical tourism, advocates for increased support for local healthcare.
In Nigeria, the burden of cancer continues to escalate, posing a substantial threat to public health and welfare.
In Nigeria, one person dies of TB every five minutes despite being a curable disease.
Dr. Temitope Ilori, a seasoned public health expert, takes the helm as the new Director-General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA).
MSF said over recent years, more than 600,000 people have been displaced from their homes in northwest Nigeria as a result of extreme violence, deteriorating economic conditions, and climate change.
Nigeria’s vibrant youth population enlisted to wage war against Tuberculosis (TB) through innovative social media campaigns.
The Nigerian government faces a critical healthcare crisis as 16,000 doctors depart the country in just five years, leaving only 55,000 licensed doctors to serve a burgeoning population.
The tax will also alleviate the burden on the healthcare system, and promote a healthier society.
The Commissioner for Health and Human Services, sounds the alarm over the escalating measles and Lassa fever outbreaks, with 31 confirmed measles cases and 725 suspected Lassa fever cases reported.
Nigeria, especially in areas like Jigawa state, has been contending with outbreaks, causing serious health worries.