The Federal Government has announced plans to establish eight advanced medical simulation centres across Nigeria to improve medical training and healthcare delivery. Speaking in Abuja […]
Author: Helen Okechukwu
Helen Okechukwu is an award-winning investigative journalist with three years experience. She specializes in health, accountability and transparency reporting.
High-profile kidnapper in Rivers neutralized, police chase fleeing suspects
In a major breakthrough, police operatives from the Rumuji Division of the Rivers State Police Command have neutralized a notorious kidnapper and murderer, David Kamalu, […]
Global COVID-19 activity: WHO calls for vigilance, continued vaccination
Global COVID-19 activity is on the rise once more, reaching levels not seen since July 2024, according to recent data from sentinel surveillance sites. This […]
20 million Nigerians live with mental health problem – WHO
20 million Nigerians, representing 20 per cent of the country’s population, live with mental health conditions. A report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) indicates. […]
172 dead, over 2,500 infected as Sudan battles cholera outbreak
A fast-spreading cholera outbreak in Sudan has left at least 172 people dead and over 2,500 infected within just one week, according to the country’s […]
NDLEA boss, Justice minister push for stronger drug laws to curb abuse
The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Prince Fagbemi, SAN, and National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Chairman, Brig Gen Mohamed Marwa […]
England resident doctors demand 29% pay rise amid renewed strike threats
Doctors in England are demanding a 29% pay increase to restore real-terms earnings to 2008 levels, warning that failure to act now would deepen NHS […]
Niger unveils 20 PHCs, pledges 40 more health facilities
About 20 newly built and upgraded Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) of Level Two have been commissioned across 16 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Niger State. […]
Children’s Day: NACA calls for HIV-free generation for Nigerian teens
NACA has urged healthcare providers, and other stakeholders to work closely together to eliminate pediatric HIV and ensure an HIV-free generation for Nigerian children as the world marks Children’s Day
Ondo, FG partner to reduce maternal, neonatal mortality by 30% in 2027
In a bold move to tackle maternal and neonatal mortality, the Ondo State Government in collaboration with the Federal Government (FG) has launched a five-day […]