Niger Government says it is working on recruiting not less than 1,000 health workers to address shortage of manpower in its health sector.Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger disclosed this on Friday during the launching and handover ceremony of distribution of es…

Ethiopia and Pakistan are mulling further cooperation in the health sector, especially in the areas of academic and research collaboration, according to Ministry of Foreign Affairs.A six-member Ethiopian delegation together with Jemal Beker Abdula, Am…

The Nigerian Army and other stakeholders have emphasised the need to enhance mental health awareness among military personnel and other security agencies to address cases of stress disorder in operational fronts.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports…

Some victims of the building that collapsed on Wednesday in Abuja, have commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, for settling their medical bills.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that a two-storey building …

The South West Regional Delegate of Public Health, Dr. Eko Eko Filbert has refuted rumors stating that nanuplets (nine babies) were born in the region some three months ago. This information is contained in a release signed by the delegate this August …

The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged Nigeria to adopt a comprehensive approach to pandemic preparedness.Dr Walter Kazadi Mulombo, WHO Country Representative, Nigeria, said this on Monday at the second Joint External Evaluation (JEE) of Nigeria…

Niger (Suleja), Nigeria Health Watch (NHW) says innovative community accountability mechanisms is necessary to ensure quality Primary Health Care (PHC) delivery in the country.Dr Kemisola Agbaoye, Director of Programmes, NHW, said this on Monday in Sul…

The Kaduna State Primary Health Care Board (SPHCB) has appealed to the state and local government workers to enrol in Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) for health insurance services.The Executive Secretary of the board, Dr Hamza Abubakar made the appea…