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Resident Doctors Raise Alarm Over Unfulfilled Agreements
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has hinted that it may soon go on another nationwide strike, following the Federal Government’s failure to honour a Memorandum of Understanding previously signed with the association. In an urgent appeal to senior medical professionals and respected elders, posted on X and titled “Urgent Appeal to Avert a Looming […]
Pregnant Woman Dies in Katsina Hospital After Cash-Only Policy Blocks Urgent Oxygen Payment
A pregnant woman, Aisha Najamu, has died at the Turai Umaru Musa Yar’adua Maternity and Children Hospital in Katsina after a health worker allegedly refused to accept a bank transfer for oxygen payment, insisting on cash only. Witnesses said she arrived in critical condition and needed oxygen urgently. A cashier reportedly declined to receive a […]
Resident Doctors Suspend Nationwide Strike After Reaching Agreement with FG
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, has called off its indefinite nationwide strike following a successful negotiation with the Federal Government. NARD President, Dr. Mohammad Suleiman, confirmed the suspension of the strike in a post on X. “The National Executive Council of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has resolved to suspend the ongoing […]
Jigawa Set for Major Polio Vaccination Drive
The Jigawa State government says it is fully prepared for a major polio vaccination campaign targeting about 1.5 million children across all 27 local government areas. The announcement came during a media dialogue organised by UNICEF. Dr. Shehu Sambo, Executive Secretary of the State Primary Healthcare Board, said the state has received its full supply […]
24.47 Million Test Positive for Malaria in Nigeria in 2025
The report, obtained by newsmen reveals a concerning upward trend in malaria cases across the country. Data from the report shows a steady increase in the number of individuals presenting with fever and undergoing malaria tests using Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) and microscopy during the first three quarters of the year. Malaria remains a major […]
NAFDAC Destroys Fake Products Worth N20bn in Oyo State
The destruction took place on Friday during the South-West Zonal Destruction Flag-off Ceremony, held at the Moniya Dumpsite. According to NAFDAC, the exercise is part of its ongoing efforts to protect public health by permanently removing dangerous, falsified, and non-compliant products from circulation. A statement shared by the agency on its website and social media […]
FCTA Resident Doctors Maintain Indefinite Strike
The doctors insist that their ongoing indefinite strike, held in solidarity with the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, will continue until all their specific demands are fully met. In a statement to newsmen, ARD-FCTA President Dr. George Ebong confirmed that the payment of outstanding salaries and allowances had begun, but emphasized that this partial […]
Resident Doctors Begin Strike, Call on Nigerians For Support
NARD President, Mohammad Usman Suleiman, disclosed this in a statement, saying the association’s advocacy is about saving the Nigerian health system, not personal gains or political interests. Recall that the association declared that it would embark on a nationwide indefinite strike starting from November 1, following the expiration of a 30-day ultimatum earlier issued to […]
Unmet demands: Resident doctors begin indefinite strike November 1
This was contained in a statement released by NARD President, Mohammad Suleiman, the statement noted that the strike directive was issued after the expiration of a 30-day ultimatum earlier given to the Federal Government over unresolved demands. The decision was taken after a five-hour meeting of the association’s National Executive Council, NEC, on Saturday. The […]
Health Reforms Must Reflect Grassroots Realities – Pate
Speaking during a health sector event and represented by Director of Port Health Services, Nse Akpan, Pate said policies must be rooted in the lived experiences of Nigerians to be effective. He stressed the need to involve youth, women, marginalized groups, and local leaders in shaping public health decisions, saying inclusion is not only about […]