Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Health & Fitness

Nigeria, seven other countries running out of HIV drugs — WHO warns

The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised the alarm over a looming shortage of HIV drugs in eight countries, including Nigeria. The development, which affects six African nations, follows the...

10 ways to stay healthy during Ramadan

Ramadan in 2025 is expected to begin in Nigeria on either Friday, February 28, or Saturday, March 1. The exact start date depends on the...

Abuja doctors call off warning strike after Wike’s intervention

The Association of Resident Doctors in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has called off its warning strike after the intervention of the FCT Minister,...

Striking doctors challenge Wike, Akpabio to use FCT hospitals

Striking resident doctors in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have challenged FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and Senate President Godswill Akpabio to use government hospitals...

FG assures no mass layoffs of workers with degrees from Benin and Togo, easing growing concerns.

Some federal civil servants at the weekend were gripped with fear over the security of their jobs following claims that the government has started...

NAFDAC workers down tools over alleged promotion controversies,welfare

The Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations and Government-Owned Companies (SSASCGOC), affiliated with the Trade Union Congress of the National Agency for Food and...

Health malnutrition in Katsina state, a call to action — UNICEF Champions

The UNICEF Champions, Ali Nuhu and Rahama Sadau, have raised concern on malnutrition in Katsina State and called for action, in order to address...

Primary healthcare can address 90% of diseases — UNICEF

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) emphasized the critical role of Primary Health Care (PHC) as the foundation of the health sector. Dr. Eduardo...

Resident doctors suspend warning strike

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced the suspension of its nationwide warning strike and instructed its members to return to work...

Health workers urge FG to settle seven months salary arrears

The Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN) is urging the federal government to settle the seven months of unpaid salary arrears owed...

Mpox: Five early signs you should not ignore

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has issued a health advisory following a significant increase in Mpox cases, commonly known as Monkeypox, with...