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JUST IN: Resident Doctors Declare 5-day Warning Strike
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has declared a five-day warning strike starting from Friday September 12th, 2025.
The strike declaration of strike has been confirmed in a statement issued on Thursday by Agbor…
Doctors’ Strike Looms as 10-day Ultimatum to FG Expires Today
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) may embark on strike in the next 24 hours following the expiration of the 10-day ultimatum it earlier issued to the federal government over outstanding allowances dating back to 2024.…
FG to Establish Medical Rehabilitation Centres Nationwide for Spinal Cord Injury Patients
The Federal Government has announced plans to establish Medical Rehabilitation Centres across Nigeria, with a strong focus on neuro-rehabilitation for persons living with spinal cord injuries.
The Senior Special Assistant to…
FCT NUJ, Nizamiye Hospital Conduct Second Free Medical Outreach for over 250 Journalists
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, in partnership with Nizamiye Hospital, has conducted a second round of free medical outreach for journalists in Abuja.
The event, held as part…
Reps Deputy Speaker Seeks Partnership with US Montefiore Centre to Transform Nigeria’s…
The Deputy Speaker of Nigeria's House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has proposed a partnership with Montefiore Einstein Medical Centre, New York, United States to advance the country's healthcare services.…
FG Commissions 16 Infrastructure Projects at Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Sokoto
The Federal Government has commissioned 16 infrastructure projects at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Kware, in Sokoto State, as part of a nationwide initiative to strengthen tertiary healthcare under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s…
FG Reaffirms Commitment to Improved Eye Health Access Across Nigeria
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing eye health outcomes across Nigeria, citing the need for strong leadership, strategic collaboration, and inclusive partnerships to achieve…
FG Commissions Five Healthcare Projects in Abeokuta to Boost Tertiary Care Nationwide
The Federal Government on Saturday commissioned five major infrastructure projects at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abeokuta, as part of efforts to enhance tertiary healthcare services across Nigeria.
The projects—executed under…
Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to Universal Health Coverage, Prioritizes Domestic Health Financing
Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to strengthening domestic health financing as a cornerstone for achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC), according to the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako.…
Nigeria Unveils Scalable Innovations to Curb Maternal and Child Mortality at Global Summit
The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled a series of groundbreaking, scalable innovations aimed at reducing maternal, newborn, and child mortality, signaling a renewed commitment to improving health outcomes in the country.…