By Aisha Abubakar Maiagogo The Kano State Fire Service has confirmed a fire outbreak at the Animal Health School in Kabo Local Government Area on Monday, January 19, 2026, destroying several classrooms…
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CHR Marks 25 Years of Impact in Health, Community Development
By Mustapha Salisu The Community Health and Research Initiative (CHR) has commemorated its 25th anniversary with a grand ceremony held on Saturday at the Tahir Guest Palace in Kano. The event, supported…
Yobe Boosts Healthcare with 2,500 New Workers, Upgrades 5 Hospitals to Specialist Status
From Alhaji Yusuf, Damaturu In a significant push to transform its healthcare sector, the Yobe State Government has employed 2,500 healthcare workers and upgraded five general hospitals to specialist facilities across the…
Shanono LG Chairman Distributes Admission Letters to Indigene Students
The Executive Chairman of Shanono Local Government Area, Hon. Abubakar Barau, has distributed admission letters to indigenous students of Shanono Local Government who secured admission into various health institutions. This was contained…
Experts Decry Brain Drain in Nigeria’s Health Sector
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….
How AI-Generated video testimonials fuel fake drug sales in Nigeria
By Muslim Muhammad Yusuf The rise of AI-Fueled deception in the health sector is raising new levels of concern. Across Nigeria’s social media and messaging platforms, a new wave of health supplement…
Stronger Health Systems Ahead: SMOH Finalizes 2026 (AOP)
The Kano State Ministry of Health, in collaboration with its agencies and development partners, has successfully concluded a four-day Health Sector Harmonization Workshop for the 2026 Annual Operational Plan (AOP). The event,…
Kebbi’s Beacon of Hope: How Whistleblowing is Redefining Accountability in Nigeria”
By Suleiman Abdullahi Dawakin Kudu In places where much of the public seems unsure of how the governance works, whistleblowers play a very important role in reformation. Nigeria, with its multi-system problems,…
Gov. Buni Hailed for New Wage Approval by Health, Environmental Associations
From Alhaji Yusuf, Damaturu The Yobe State chapters of the Environmental Health Officers Association of Nigeria (EHOAN), the Veterinary Association of Nigeria (VAN), and the Animal Health and Hospitality Association of Nigeria…
Gov. Yusuf Lauds UNICEF, FCDO for Investments in Health, Education
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has expressed gratitude to UNICEF and the Foreign, Commonwealth, Development Office (FCDO) for their significant investments in improving education and healthcare facilities across the state….
Gov. Yusuf reactivates malnutrition centre to save 17,000 severely malnourished children
In a major step towards combating child malnutrition, Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reactivated Community Management of Acute Malnutrition centres across the 44 local government areas of the state,…
Radda’s Leadership is Redefining Governance: How a Governor is Healing Katsina through Health Reform
From crumbling clinics to cutting edge care inside the transformational journey of Katsina’s health sector under Governor Dikko Umar Radda From Fauziyya Lawal, Katsina For long, Katsina State’s healthcare system stood as…
Dr. Magashi Elected as Secretary and Member Board of Directors of the Global Health Security Agenda Consortium
Dr. Aminu Magashi Garba Elected as Secretary & Member Board of Directors of the Global Health Security Agenda Consortium. The result of the election by members of the consortium was communicated to…
KNSG Develops Strategic Communication Blueprint to Boost Maternal, Child Health
The Kano State Ministry of Health, in collaboration with MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices and other implementing partners, has successfully concluded a three-day workshop focused on developing a comprehensive Social and Behaviour Change…
ADSPHCDA Revitalizes 111 Health Facilities, Recruits 1,750 Staff in Adamawa — Chairman
By Umar Dankano, Yola In a determined effort to enhance healthcare delivery across Adamawa State, the Adamawa State Primary Health Care Development Agency (ADSPHCDA) has commenced the revitalization of 111 health facilities…
Aremu Advocates for Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Nigeria’s Health Care Delivery
Renowned academic and Executive Director of Research Enterprise Systems, Professor Fatai Aremu has called for the ethical and inclusive integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Nigeria’s health care sector to improve efficiency,…
Gov. Mutfwang to Provide Solar Power to Primary Healthcare Centres for Enhanced Health Service Delivery
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Executive Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, has inaugurated the Nigeria Solar for Health Project (NISHP) to provide solar power to over 25 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs)…
Lawmaker Provides Free Medical Outreach to 100,000 Less Privileged in Kaduna
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna Over 100,000 less privileged individuals, including women and children, have benefited from a free medical outreach in eight Local Government Areas of the Southern Kaduna Senatorial District. This…
Kano Gov’t Reaffirms Commitment to Poverty Eradication
By Mustapha Salisu The Executive Governor of Kano State, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to tackling poverty and promoting inclusive societies. The Governor made the pledge today on…
Kano Develops 2025 AOP for Health Sector
…As Health Commissioner Harps on SWAp In its bid to harmonized activities of agencies and parastatal under its supervision in the coming year to achieve one health goal, the Kano State Ministry…
81 Jigawa Governor’s Aides Trained on Monitoring Health Facilities
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse A total of 81 aides to the Jigawa State Governor, including Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) and Special Assistants (SAs), have undergone training on monitoring health services across the…
Jigawa Launches J-basic Healthcare Services For Vulnerable Citizens
In its efforts to ensure universal healthcare access for the most vulnerable populations in Jigawa State, the state government has officially launched the J-Basic Healthcare Services for Vulnerable Citizens, a transformative initiative…
KNSG Congratulates New MHWUN Leadership, Urges Innovation/Fairness
The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has congratulated the newly elected leadership of the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), Kano State Chapter. The election, which saw…
Transforming Kura LGA, My Top Priority – Interim Chairman
By Mustapha Salisu Hon. Yahaya Tijjani Kura, Interim Committee Chairman of Kura Local Government, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to revitalizing the LG for sustainable development. Speaking to journalists at the LG…
LISDEL, Partners Host Post-election Stakeholders’ Policy Dialogue
By Mustapha Salisu The Legislative Initiative for Sustainable Development (LISDEL), in collaboration with the Kano State Civil Society Forum, Open Government Partnership, Universal Health Coverage Forum (UHC2023), Hasken Kano, and other stakeholders,…