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Nigeria Malaria Fight Enters Critical Phase as FG Deploys Youth Campaign Against 27% Global Burden

Nigeria malaria fight has entered a critical phase as the Federal Government launches a nationwide youth-driven campaign to tackle a disease burden accounting for about 27% of global cases. Backed by a ₦1 billion commitment, the initiative targets all states and the FCT. Officials say success depends on sustained grassroots mobilisation and consistent intervention.

Victor Osimhen Faces Surgery After Fractured Arm in Galatasaray’s Loss to Liverpool

Noble Onyeagoro1 month ago1 month ago0

Victor Osimhen's potential surgery decision follows a fractured arm in Galatasaray’s loss to Liverpool. The coach’s reaction, team impact, and next steps for recovery.

Medical Negligence Suit Filed Over Death of Chimamanda Adichie’s Son

IDNN2 months ago2 months ago0

Lawsuit filed over alleged hospital negligence A medical negligence case has been initiated following the death of the son of internationally acclaimed Nigerian writer Chimamanda...

Health Ministry Orders Immediate Retirement of Long-Serving Directors

IDNN2 months ago2 months ago0

The Health ministry orders immediate retirement of directors who have spent eight years in the directorate cadre, enforcing the Revised Public Service Rules 2021. A circular directs agencies and federal hospitals to disengage affected officers, halt salary payments, and recover emoluments paid beyond tenure limits, with compliance monitoring announced.

NAFDAC Denies FG Order Suspending Sachet Alcohol Ban, Calls Reports Misleading

IDNN3 months ago3 months ago0

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has denied reports that the Federal Government suspended its sachet alcohol ban, describing circulating claims as misleading. The agency clarified that regulatory timelines remain unchanged and urged the public to rely only on official communications regarding enforcement decisions.

Health Minister Says Only ₦36m Released From ₦218bn Capital Budget Allocation

IDNN3 months ago3 months ago0

Nigeria’s Minister of Health has disclosed that only ₦36 million has been released from a ₦218 billion capital allocation to the ministry, raising concerns about budget execution in the health sector. The revelation highlights widening gaps between appropriation and disbursement as public hospitals grapple with funding shortages and service pressures nationwide.

NAFDAC Uncovers ₦3bn Fake Drug Syndicate in Lagos, Seizes Over 10 Million Doses

IDNN3 months ago3 months ago0

Nigeria’s drug regulator has uncovered one of the largest counterfeit medicine operations in recent years, seizing over 10 million fake and banned drug doses worth more than ₦3 billion in Lagos. The bust exposes a sophisticated international syndicate cloning life-saving medicines and pushing them into local markets, raising fresh alarms about public health safety and regulatory enforcement.

Snakebite Death Sparks Antivenom Crisis Debate in Nigeria

IDNN3 months ago3 months ago0

The death of Abuja-based singer Ifunanya Nwangene after a snakebite has reignited debate over Nigeria’s emergency health readiness, as questions swirl around antivenom availability, hospital preparedness and response time. While authorities insist stocks exist, health advocates and lawmakers say the incident exposes systemic gaps in treating preventable fatalities.

Health Minister: Prayers Won’t Fix Nigeria’s Healthcare System

IDNN3 months ago3 months ago0

Nigeria’s Health Minister has warned that faith alone cannot resolve the country’s deep healthcare challenges, arguing that structural reforms, sustained funding, and accountability are required to reverse decades of underinvestment. The remarks reopen debate on how Nigeria balances belief, policy, and evidence-based planning as pressure mounts on hospitals, health workers, and patients nationwide.

JOHESU Strike: Why Health Workers Are Split Over Salary Structures

IDNN3 months ago3 months ago0

The ongoing JOHESU strike has exposed deep divisions within Nigeria’s health sector over salary structures, with the Nigerian Medical Association rejecting claims backed by NLC and TUC. At the centre of the dispute are longstanding differences between CONHESS and CONMESS pay frameworks, raising broader questions about equity, roles, and remuneration across public hospitals.