NCDC Confirms Lassa Fever Outbreak at Nigerian Army Hospital, Kaduna
Dr. Jide Idris, the Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), confirmed the outbreak of Lassa fever at the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital in Kaduna, resulting in the deaths of three staff members. Addressing journalists in Abuja on Friday, Idris assured that the NCDC is closely monitoring the situation […]
Tinubu Approves Upgrade of 16 Key Health Facilities Nationwide
President Bola Tinubu has greenlighted the immediate upgrade of 16 key health infrastructure and equipment across all six geopolitical zones in Nigeria. According to a statement by the President’s media aide, Ajuri Ngelale, the upgrade initiative falls under President Tinubu’s Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative. “Upgrading health infrastructure and equipment is a top priority of […]
African Union Appoints President Tinubu as Champion for Health
President Bola Tinubu has been appointed by the African Union (AU) as the Champion for Human Resources for Health and Community Health Delivery Partnership. Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, titled, ‘President Tinubu appointed as AU Champion for health.’ The AU recognized President Tinubu’s dedication to healthcare advancements, highlighting his […]
Tinubu Approves Leadership Changes in Health and Welfare Sectors, Retains Adeyeye As NAFDAC DG
President Tinubu on Thursday has authorized adjustments in the leadership of key sectors related to health, social welfare, and public administration across the Federation. Under the directive, Prof Moji Adeyeye retains her position as the Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC). Furthermore, President Tinubu has approved the […]
Peter Obi Advocates for Nurses’ Global Opportunities
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, took to his official social media platform to advocate for nurses’ and midwives’ access to global opportunities. Obi expressed concerns regarding the recent circular issued by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN), which mandates two-year post-qualification experience for certificate verification for foreign […]
Abuja Nurses Protest New Certification Guidelines
In the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, nurses took to the streets to protest against the newly released verification certification guidelines by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria. Marching to the headquarters of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, the nurses voiced their discontent, labeling the guidelines as an infringement on their […]
Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin Delegates Responsibilities to Deputy Amid Hospitalization
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin has delegated his duties to his deputy while undergoing treatment for an “emergent bladder issue” at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, the Pentagon confirmed. Mr Austin, aged 70, is currently receiving care in the critical care unit of the medical center in Virginia, with the duration of his […]
King Charles Expresses Gratitude for Support Amid Cancer Diagnosis
In his first statement since being diagnosed with cancer, King Charles has conveyed his “heartfelt thanks” for the outpouring of support from the public. The 75-year-old monarch, currently receiving treatment for an unspecified form of cancer at Sandringham, acknowledged the comforting impact of kind messages. The news of the King’s cancer diagnosis was officially announced […]
King Charles III Maintains ‘Regular Contact’ with 10 Downing Street Following Cancer Announcement – Rishi Sunak
In response to the revelation of King Charles III’s cancer diagnosis, Chancellor Rishi Sunak informed the BBC that the condition had been “caught early,” reassuring the public that routine communications between the monarch and 10 Downing Street persist. Expressing shock and sadness at the news, Prime Minister Sunak emphasized his regular contact with the 75-year-old […]
Monarch’s Health Update: King Charles III Receives Cancer Diagnosis, Buckingham Palace Confirms
Buckingham Palace has confirmed that King Charles is grappling with a diagnosed form of cancer, though the specific type remains undisclosed. Notably, it is not prostate cancer, but the revelation surfaced during his recent treatment for an enlarged prostate. The 75-year-old monarch initiated “regular treatments” on Monday, necessitating a temporary withdrawal from public duties, according […]
