Health

40 noma patients to get surgery in Sokoto

Forty patients affected by noma are expected to undergo reconstructive surgery in Sokoto as Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, begins its final surgical intervention for the year.

FMC ​‌‌‌⁠⁠‍‍⁠⁠‍​‍​‍‌‍​​‌​Abeokuta workers begin 72-hour warning strike over staff assault

The Chairman of the Medical and Health Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), FMC Abeokuta, Mr Abiodun Famuyiwa, disclosed this in an interview with NAN in Abeokuta.

Plan International donates mental health drugs to Bauchi

Plan International Nigeria has donated mental health medications and sexual and reproductive health commodities to the Bauchi State Government to address shortages in health facilities and improve access to treatment.

Lagos First Lady advocates early TB testing

The Lagos State First Lady, Dr. Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has called for early diagnosis of Tuberculosis, emphasising the danger of the disease during a medical outreach organised by the Lagos State Health District IV at Yaba bus terminal.

FG urged to improve welfare of medical personnel

The call came from Alph Africa Managing Director Christian Onyeka Ugo during a hospital outreach where patients, particularly children, received relief materials and financial assistance toward their medical bills.

Nigeria records 1,115 Lassa fever cases, 263 deaths in nine months

FG, States move to strengthen grassroots nutrition delivery

The Federal Government and state governments have pledged to strengthen grassroots collaboration to translate nutrition policies into measurable improvements in communities and households, with particular focus on tackling malnutrition. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the initiative seeks to improve nutrition delivery through coordinated interventions across health, education, agriculture, water, sanitation, and social protection sectors.

Alausa seeks stronger education role in tackling child malnutrition

The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has called for a stronger role in tackling child malnutrition through school feeding, school health and nutrition education.

Experts seek tighter rules for AI in healthcare

Experts have raised concerns over the growing use of artificial intelligence in Nigeria’s healthcare system, calling for stronger regulation and locally developed AI models to protect patients and improve the accuracy of medical decisions.

World Sight Day: FG says 24m Nigerians live with vision loss

The Federal Government says about 24 million Nigerians live with vision loss as the world marks World Sight Day 2026.

FG reaffirms commitment to resilient, equitable cancer care

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening cancer prevention, early detection, treatment and survivorship through resilient, innovative and equitable health systems, under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.

Psychiatrist urges FG to declare emergency on mental healthcare

Dr Abayomi Olajide, Consultant Psychiatrist at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta, has called on the Federal Government to pay greater attention to mental health services.

Lagos repurposes CACOVID centre for medical training

The Lagos State Government is targeting an increase in annual enrolment for healthcare professional training from fewer than 500 students to about 2,500 within the next four to five years as it moves to address the shortage of medical personnel.

Kogi assembly passes bill for free maternal, neonatal healthcare

The Kogi House of Assembly on Wednesday passed two key bills aimed free maternal and neonatal healthcare services and expanding agricultural education.

58 Kaduna women rebuild lives after VVF treatment

For years, Vesico Vaginal Fistula shaped the lives of 58 women in Kaduna, leaving many to cope with pain, emotional distress, stigma and social isolation.

Lagos unveils activities for 2026 World Food Day

The ​‌‌‌⁠⁠‍‍⁠⁠‍​​‍⁠​​‍⁠‌​ministry expects about 3,500 stakeholders across various agricultural value chains to participate in the celebration.

Lagos govt, Navy commission dental, heart-to-heart clinic

The Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening primary healthcare delivery through strategic partnerships, as it commissioned a newly constructed Dental and Heart-to-Heart Clinic at Ikate Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC), Ikate-Elegushi, Lekki, sponsored by Rear Admiral Olusegun Ferreira.

Plateau expands eye care to underserved, hard-to-reach communities

The Plateau State Government says it will expand eye care services to underserved communities as part of efforts to prevent avoidable blindness and promote early treatment of vision problems.

Deisseroth, Hegemann, Nagel win 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine

The Nobel Committee at the Karolinska Institute revealed the laureates on Monday, October 5, 2026.

Extreme ​‌‌‌⁠⁠‍‍⁠⁠‍​​‌‌‍⁠‍​‌​heat threatens pregnancy, birth safety — UN official

Stiell, speaking on Monday at the Birthright event in Suva, Fiji, said rising temperatures were increasingly linked to pregnancy complications, premature birth, stillbirth, and low birth weight.

Lagos health ministry receives ILERA EKO compliance certificate

Presenting the certificates, the Head of Service, Mr. Olabode Agoro, commended the 62 MDAs that attained full compliance, describing their achievement as evidence of committed leadership, effective coordination and institutional responsibility.

Rabies: Doctors warn free-roaming dogs, poor access to treatment remain major risks

Two Nigerian veterinary doctors have identified free-roaming dogs, poor vaccination, weak surveillance and limited access to post-exposure treatment as major challenges to rabies prevention.

Lagos to address PHC infrastructure gap with renovations

The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, has said the state government is restructuring primary healthcare centres on both the supply and demand sides.