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SUBSIDISED DIALYSIS BRINGS RELIEF AT AKTH By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Kidney patients at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) are breathing a sigh of relief as the Federal Government slashes dialysis costs from as high as ₦60,000 to just ₦12,000 per session. The
FG TO LAUNCH CODE OF CONDUCT, POLICY FOR TRADITIONAL MEDICINE By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Federal Government will soon unveil a Code of Conduct and a Strategic Policy for traditional medicine practitioners in Nigeria. The move, announced by Dr. Titus Tile, Director
KANO GOV’T WARNS AGAINST SALE OF FREE HEALTH COMMODITIES By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Kano State Government has cautioned residents against selling or diverting free health commodities meant for public use. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, said items such as
KWARANS MOURN FORMER PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI…… By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Residents of Kwara State have expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died on July 13, 2025, at the age of 82 in a London hospital. Political
DELTA GOVT, ASAGBA, NDLEA JOIN FORCES TO FIGHT DRUG ABUSE……….. By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Delta State Government, in partnership with the Asagba of Asaba, NDLEA, and other key stakeholders, is intensifying efforts to combat drug abuse through community sensitization campaigns. Dr.
NMA REJECTS NEW PAY CIRCULAR, GIVES FG 21-DAY ULTIMATUM………… By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has rejected a new salary adjustment circular issued by the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC), calling it inadequate and a violation of
FG, LAWMAKERS PUSH FOR URGENT RELEASE OF VACCINE FUNDS TO TACKLE LOW IMMUNIZATION……………… By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Federal Government, National Assembly, and health stakeholders have called for the urgent release of vaccine funds to address Nigeria’s low immunisation rates, especially among
FG DEEPENS IT’S COLLABORATION WITH BRAZIL AS PART OF RENEWED PUSH TO REFORM THE COUNTRY ’S HEALTH SECTOR
MASSIVE TURNOUT FOR POLIO IMMUNIZATION IN DAWAKIN KUDU AS OVER 95,000 CHILDREN VACCINATED
ANSHA PASSES A BILL TO PROVIDE AGAINST ALL FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION AND TO GIVE PROTECTION TO PLW HIV AIDS