JUST IN: IRANIAN DRONES STRIKE AZERBAIJAN’S NAKHCHIVAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
On March 5, 2026, drones launched from Iranian territory struck Nakhchivan International Airport and nearby civilian infrastructure in Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan exclave. According to Media report,...
ANAMBRA STATE ASSEMBLY PROPOSES CCTV MONITORING IN PUBLIC HEALTHCARE FACILITIES
By: Muftau Fatimo The Anambra State House of Assembly has passed a resolution urging the executive arm of government to procure and install 24-hour remote...
KWARA HIRES 150 NURSES, PROCURES MRI TO STRENGTHEN HEALTHCARE SERVICES
By: Balogun Ibrahim The Kwara State Government has stepped up its healthcare reforms with the recruitment of 150 nurses and the procurement of a state-of-the-art...
PANEL SUSPENDS EURACARE MEDICAL DIRECTOR, TWO OTHERS OVER ALLEGED NEGLIGENCE IN ADICHIE’S SON’S DEATH
The Medical and Dental Practitioners Investigation Panel has invoked its order of suspension against the Medical Director of Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital, Dr. Tunde Majekodunmi, and...
HIV PREVENTION DRUG TO ARRIVE NIGERIA IN MARCH- FG
BY JENN NOMAMIUKOR The federal government states that shipments of Lenacapavir, a new drug used to prevent HIV, are expected to reach Nigeria in March...
OSUN RESIDENTS ENJOY FREE MEDICAL SERVICES AND FOOD DURING COMMUNITY PROGRAM
By: Fasasi Hammad Around 100 residents of communities in Ife North Local Government Area, Osun State, benefitted from a free medical outreach and food distribution...
FG COMMENCES NO-COST CANCER SCREENING CAMPAIGN IN EBONYI
By: Fasasi Hammad The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Mohammed Ali Pate, alongside his team, launched a free cancer screening programme on...
SAUDI ARABIA IMPOSES BAN ON POULTRY, EGGS FROM NIGERIA, OTHERS, CITING HEALTH CONCERNS
By: Balogun Ibrahim Saudi Arabia’s Food and Drug Authority has banned the import of poultry and table eggs from 40 countries, including Nigeria, and imposed...
N’ASSEMBLY ADVOCATES TAKE-OFF GRANTS TO SUPPORT NEW HOSPITAL PROJECTS
Agency Report The National Assembly Joint Committee on Health has appealed to the Joint Committee on Appropriations to make financial provisions for take-off grants to...
OGUN CONDUCTS MAJOR HEALTH AUDIT, TESTING 500 RESIDENTS FOR LEAD POISONING
By: Muftau Fatimo The Ogun State Government has launched an independent, comprehensive health audit for residents of Ogijo in Sagamu Local Government Area amid rising...