Health Digest Nigeria

05/01/2026

Katsina Gov't Acquires 15 Ambulances To Improve State Emergency Response

05/01/2026

Kaduna MHWUN Denies Rumours of Strike

The Kaduna State council of the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN) has denied recent rumours circulating on social media...

02/01/2026

NPC, First Lady Advocate Birth Registration

The Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Mr Aminu Yusuf, has highlighted the importance of birth registration.

02/01/2026

COVID-19 Vaccines Still Crucial in Preventing Severe Illness – WHO

The WHO says its new research shows up-to-date vaccination remains the most effective way to prevent severe COVID-19 illness.

02/01/2026

China Imposes Tax on Condoms, Other Contraceptives to Increase Birth Rate

China have imposed a 13% tax on condoms, contraceptive drugs and devices in a bid to boost the dwindling birth rate in the country.

02/01/2026

Nigeria, Others Miss 2025 Anaemia Elimination Target

The World Health Organisation (WHO) notes that anaemia remains a major public health challenge, affecting millions of women and children.

02/01/2026

Researcher Calls for Urgent Action to Tackle Growing Hypertension

A cardiovascular disease researcher, Aminat Dosunmu, has called for immediate national action to tackle growing burden of hypertension.

01/01/2026

Expert Sounds Alarm Over Growing Antibiotic Abuse

A leading health expert in Nigeria is sounding the alarm over the country's growing antibiotic abuse problem.

01/01/2026

Doctor’s Exodus Puts Nigerian Patients at Risk – MDCAN

President of MDCAN, Prof. Appolos Ndukuba, says Nigeria's healthcare system is facing a severe crisis due to shortage of medical personnel.

01/01/2026

FG Reaffirms Commitment to Health Security in West Africa

The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, says Nigeria is committed to advancing health security in West Africa.

01/01/2026

Tinubu Promises More Investments in Health Sector

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to modernising Nigeria’s healthcare infrastructure.

01/01/2026

Despite More Infrastructure, 2025 Health Sector Performance Not Impressive – Lagos NMA

The Lagos State Chairman of the NMA, Dr Babajide Saheed, has criticised the performance of the FG in the health sector in 2025.