SPECIAL REPORT: Despite existing law, thousands of Nigerian babies not registered after birth

When 25-year-old Aisha Muntari delivered her first child nine years ago by a traditional birth attendant…

Meningitis kills 190 in Nigeria in two years – NCDC

Between 2022 and 2023, Nigeria recorded a total of 303 confirmed cases and 190 deaths from…

Over 25,000 persons living with HIV unable access to ‘free’ life-saving treatment

• CMD justifies changes, appeals for patients’ understanding• Hospital says only 6,800 of registered 22,000 persons…

MDCN kicks against doctors discharging patients on admission during strike

The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has directed all the Chief Medical Directors (CMDs)…

Lassa Fever: Nigeria records over 1,000 infections, 219 deaths in 2023

The Nigerian government has said the country recorded 1,227 confirmed cases and 219 deaths of Lassa…

Nigerians in UK narrate ordeal assessing healthcare, as doctor’s strike continues in England

As the six-day strike by junior doctors in England continues to disrupt health services, Nigerians residing…

Zack Orji: Nigerian hospital speaks on actor’s treatment

The National Hospital Abuja has denied referring popular actor, Zack Orji Nollywood Actor, Zack Orji on…

ANALYSIS: Positive outlook for Morocco’s development but key impediment remains

North Africa and the Sahel have generally been in the news for all the wrong reasons.…

Brain Drain: Nigerian govt, Lagos to establish new medical university

As part of efforts to tackle the brain drain in the health sector, the Lagos State…

Experts unveil solutions to improve maternal, child survival in Nigeria

State Programme Manager, Saving Mothers Giving Life -Pathfinder Int’l, Paulina Akaanet (left); Head of Service Delivery,…