By Hajara Abdullahi Experts in the health sector have expressed concern over the increasing migration of medical personnel, popularly known as “Japa,” which they say is worsening Nigeria’s already strained health system….
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IGP Appoints AIG Nkechi as Director, Force Medical Services
By Mustapha Salisu The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, in furtherance of his commitment to significant police reforms and enhanced welfare for police personnel, has approved the appointment of AIG…
Nigeria’s First Lady Reaffirms FG’s Commitment to Ending Tuberculosis by 2030
By Hajara Abdullahi Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to ending tuberculosis (TB) by 2030 during the 39th Stop TB Partnership Board Meeting held on Wednesday…
IOM, JICA Hands Over Multi-million Naira Health Facilities to Adamawa Gov’t
From Umar Dankano, Yola The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in collaboration with the Japan International Corporation Agency, JICA have officially handed a newly constructed primary health care center facility in Gyawana…
Yobe Residents Urged to Check Expiry Dates Before Consuming Foods, Drugs
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Residents of Yobe State have been advised to always check the expiry dates of foods and drugs before consumption. Yobe State Focal Person on Drug Abuse, Hon….
Resident Doctors Threaten Indefinite Strike After Ultimatum Expiration
By Hajara Abdullahi The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has threatened to embark on an indefinite strike following the expiration of the 30-day ultimatum it issued to the Federal Government. In…
Kano to Finalize CBHW Program for Effective Implementation
The Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board (KSPHCMB), in collaboration with UNICEF and the FCDO Lafiya Program, has outlined clear next steps following the successful completion of the three-day Adaptation Meeting…
Balanga to Immunise 88,346 Children Against Polio
From Abubakar Rabilu Gombe The Chairman of Balanga Local Government Area in Gombe State, Ibrahim Salisu Jatau, has appealed to parents and guardians to ensure their children receive the polio vaccine, assuring…
NAF Commissions New Paediatric Ward, Renovates General Ward in Kano Community
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on 23 October 2025 commissioned a newly completed Paediatric Ward and a renovated General Ward at the Gwagwarwa Comprehensive Clinic and Maternity Centre in Nassarawa Local Government…
Sightsavers Reaffirms Commitment to Ending Avoidable Blindness, Promoting Disability Inclusion
…Hosts Media Partners Meeting in Kano By Mustapha Salisu An International Organization, Sightsavers, has restated its commitment to preventing avoidable blindness and advancing disability inclusion across Nigeria and beyond. The reaffirmation came…
Drug Abuse:Centre Trains Kano LG Chairmen To Combat Menace
Drug Abuse:Centre Trains Kano LG Chairmen To Combat Menace By Abdullahi Yusuf The Kano Reformative Centre,Kiru, on Wednesday conducted a capacity building workshop for Chairmen of the 44 local governments in the…
Sen.Kwankwaso Celebrates 69th Birthday,To Upgrade Own Nursing College To Medical University
Sen.Kwankwaso Celebrates 69th Birthday,To Upgrade Own Nursing College To Medical University By Abdullahi Yusuf The Nafisatu College of Nursing Sciences,Kwankwaso,Kano State,is to be upgraded to a Medical University, to be known as…
Red Cross, Italian Gov’t Boost Disaster Preparedness in Gombe Schools
From Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), in collaboration with the Italian Government, has established Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) centres in two secondary schools in Gombe State as part…
KSPHCMB, LISDEL, EngenderHealth, Commences, PHC Financing, Budget Accountability Workshop For Kano
The Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board (KSPHCMB), in collaboration with Legislative Initiative for Sustainable Development (LISDEL) and EngenderHealth, has commenced a two-day workshop to develop PHC Investment specific Accountability Framework…
Measles-Rubella:Yobe Launches Pioneering Integrated Immunization Campaign
From Alhaji Yusuf, Damaturu The Yobe State Government has launched Nigeria’s first-ever integrated health campaign, combining five key health interventions into a single initiative. The campaign will run from October 18th to…
PHC Awards: Gov. Buni Calls for Renewed Focus on Grassroots Healthcare
From Alhaji Yusuf, Damaturu Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has called upon local government chairmen to redouble their efforts and demonstrate a stronger commitment to healthcare delivery in their respective…
Kano CDC Assures Wider Sensitization as V-PeSDI Calls for Support to Vulnerable People
Following reports of recent disease outbreaks in some states and an advisory issued to Kano State by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), the Vulnerable People Support and Development Initiative (V-PeSDI)…
ADSPHCDA to commence measles-Rubella Vaccination in Adamawa
From Umar Dankano, Yola The Adamawa state government has concluded arrangements for the commencement of measles-Rubella Vaccination across the twenty-one local government areas in the state. Executive Chairman of the Adamawa state…
Adamawa: Ganye LG Collaborates with UNICEF on Immunization Campaigns
From Umar Dankano, Yola The Ganye Local Government Council in Adamawa State has inaugurated a 100-member committee tagged “Fathers for Good Health,” tasked with creating awareness and promoting immunization across the ten…
Kano’s Religious Leaders Unite to Protect Children from Measles and Rubella as Vaccination Campaign Kicks Off
By Balarabe Musa | Kano, Nigeria In Kano, one of northern Nigeria’s most influential religious and cultural centers, a new wave of faith-driven advocacy is reshaping public health. Prominent Islamic scholars and…
Kano Flags Off Landmark Measles-Rubella Vaccination Campaign to Protect Children and Future Mothers
……7.8 Million Children Targeted Across 44 LGAs as State Aligns with WHO 2030 Rubella Elimination Goal By Musa Abdullahi Sufi | Kano, Nigeria Kano State has officially flagged off a historic Measles-Rubella…
KEDCO Donates Mosquito Nets to Hasiya Bayero Pediatric Hospital
…Reaffirms Commitment to Community Empowerment Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has donated mosquito nets to Hasiya Bayero Pediatric Hospital in Kano as part of its 2025 Medical and Community Outreach Program, aimed…
National Orthopaedic Hospital Jos Begins Full Services
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Medical Director of the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Jos, Professor Icha Onche, says the hospital has officially commenced full orthopaedic and plastic surgery services. Speaking at a press…
Kano Deputy Governor Bags Award of Excellence at ASN’s 21st Conference
By Mustapha Salisu Kano State Deputy Governor, Comr. Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has been honoured with an Award of Excellence at the 21st Annual Conference and 2nd Conjoint International Conference of the Anatomical…
Kano Gov’t Launches Measles-Rubella Vaccination Campaign, Targets 7.6m Children
By Mustapha Salisu The Kano State Government has launched a statewide Measles-Rubella (MR) Integrated Vaccination Campaign aimed at protecting over 7.8 million children aged between nine months and 14 years across the…