Oyo State government says it has suspended two health workers over the diversion of patients to a private health facility. The state government made this disclosure on Saturday. Chairman, Oyo…
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Yobe govt threaten sanctions against health workers over absenteeism, other misconducts
The Yobe State government has warned health workers against absenteeism, lateness and other professional misconduct. The Executive Secretary, Yobe State Hospitals Management Board, Dr. Musa Baba gave the warning when…
I couldn’t sleep – Ex-Barcelona, Atletico Madrid star, Arda Turan opens up on mental health issues
Former Barcelona and Atletico Madrid star, Arda Turan, has opened up on his difficulties with his mental health, admitting that he could not sleep “for years”. Turan, back with his…
Lassa fever: Expert urges FG, states to recruit more health inspectors
Prof. Tanimola Akande has urged federal and state governments to increase the number of environmental health inspectors to reduce the spread of Lassa fever. The former President of Association of…
Female Genital Mutilation violates human rights, has no health benefits – FG
The federal government has again warned of the adverse effects of Female Genital Mutilation, insisting it is a crime against humanity, with no scientific benefits in medicine or healthcare and…
Cross River State government has reactivated the Health Insurance Scheme named, Ayadecare, which is compulsory for residents, especially civil servants to participate. Director-General of Cross River Health Insurance Scheme, Godwin…
Covid-19: Buhari gives Health Minister May 2022 deadline to submit vaccine production report
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, to submit a progress report by the end of May 2022 on the indigenous production of vaccines in…
Emmanuel Emenike: Okocha, Kanu, others react to ex-Super star’s health issues
Former Super Eagles stars have reacted after Emmanuel Emenike, a former Nigeria international, revealed he is battling an unknown health condition. DAILY POST reported that the former Super Eagles striker…
Cross River 2023: I’ll focus on security, health – Guber aspirant, Coco Bassey
A governorship hopeful in Cross River State, Mr. Coco Bassey, has said that if elected as governor of the state, he would majorly focus on security, agriculture and health. In…
Ondo: Man allegedly beats up health workers over outrageous medical bill
A middle-aged man caused a stir at the University of Medical Science Teaching Hospital, UNIMED, complex in Akure, Ondo State capital, after he allegedly slapped three health officers over high…
Senate okays establishment of Health Education Practitioners Board
The Senate has passed a bill seeking to establish the Health Education Practitioners Registration Board of Nigeria. The passage of the bill on Tuesday during plenary, followed the consideration of…
Ex-Minister on Health, Nwankwo declares for governorship in Ebonyi
The former Minister of State for Health, Fidelis Nwankwo has declared to run for governorship under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ebonyi State. Nwankwo, a former…
Ukrainian health care institutions have been attacked 64 times since Russia invaded its western neighbour one month ago. The World Health Organisation (WHO) confirmed this on Thursday. The international health…
2022 World Oral Health Day: Pepsodent to reach 1million children with free products, oral health education
In commemoration of the 2022 World Oral Health Day, Pepsodent, a leading global toothpaste brand endorsed by the Nigerian Dental Association is set to engage 1million children in Nigeria on…
2022 World Oral Health Day: Pepsodent hosts ‘Ask A Dentist’ IG Live session for Oral care education
In commemoration of World Oral Health Day, Pepsodent, is set to host an Instagram live session with a dental specialist who will be available to educate Nigerians on the significance…
Kogi health workers threaten strike over non-payment of full salaries
Primary healthcare workers in the 21 local government areas of Kogi State will go on strike if the state government fails to meet their demand for improved salary. Comrade Rose…
Court dismisses Nnamdi Kanu’s request for DSS DG to provide evidence on state of health
A Federal High Court, Abuja, has dismissed a motion filed by leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, for the Director-General of the Department of States…
Blackcopper, one of Nigeria’s leading credit and financial institutions, recently launched its new product – BC Health, a health product that caters for users with health challenges who might require…
Percentage salaries: Local Government health workers threaten to down tool in Kogi
Primary healthcare workers across the 21 local government areas of Kogi State have threatened to down tools if their demand for improved salary was not met by the State Government.…
War: WHO confirms multiple deaths, injuries, Ukraine’s health care facilities attacked
The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed “several attacks on health care facilities in Ukraine, causing multiple deaths and injuries. WHO Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said this in a tweet…