Newly Completed ESUT Teaching Hospital A&E Unit Ready For Commissioning
The Accident and Emergency (A&E) unit at ESUT Teaching Hospital, Parklane, has been completed and is now ready to be officially opened. This development is expected to improve how emergency cases are handled at the hospital. The new facility is designed to provide faster and better care for patients who need urgent medical attention. It […]
Health Workers Threaten Indefinite Strike Over Prolonged Power Crisis At UCH
Resident doctors at University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, have warned that they may begin an indefinite strike if the long-running electricity crisis at the hospital is not resolved within three weeks. The doctors said the situation is already affecting patient care and medical training at the major teaching hospital. The president of the Association of […]
Kano suspends doctor for allegedly working under influence of alcohol
The Kano State Hospitals Management Board has suspended a doctor accused of reporting to duty under the influence of alcohol at a government hospital. The case was brought to the board’s attention, leading to a preliminary review that pointed to possible misconduct. Executive Secretary Dr. Mansur Mudi Nagoda approved the doctor’s suspension and ordered a […]
CMDs blame budget cuts as Reps faults teaching hospitals over poor research funding
Chief Medical Directors (CMDs) of federal teaching hospitals have blamed reduced government allocations for the decline in research activities, as members of the House of Representatives raised concerns about poor research funding in the institutions. The lawmakers reportedly questioned hospital management over the low level of innovation and academic output. During a recent engagement, the […]
Nigeria needs more mid-level manpower to improve healthcare in communities – Dr Afolabi
A former Oyo State Commissioner for Health, Dr Kayode Afolabi, has called on the federal, state, and local governments to employ more trained mid-level health professionals to address healthcare challenges in rural communities. Speaking at the maiden convocation of Premier College of Health Technology, Ibadan, Dr Afolabi emphasized that mid-level healthcare workers play a critical […]
Gov Alia commences statewide needs assessment to revive Benue general hospitals
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has started a statewide needs assessment to check the condition of general hospitals across the state. The aim is to understand the real problems facing public health facilities and find practical solutions to improve healthcare services for residents. The assessment will focus on hospital buildings, medical equipment, availability of drugs, […]
Health stakeholders urge govt to prioritize sector, explore public-private partnership
Health experts and stakeholders in Nigeria have called on the government to give urgent attention to the healthcare sector. They emphasized that improving health services should be a national priority to ensure the well-being of citizens and strengthen the country’s healthcare system. The stakeholders suggested that the government explore public-private partnerships (PPPs) as a way […]
Health experts advocate institutionalisation of malaria control plan in Kano
Health experts in Kano State have urged the government to institutionalise a long-term malaria control plan to reduce the disease burden in the state. According to them, malaria remains one of the leading health challenges in Kano, affecting thousands of people every year and putting pressure on hospitals and families. They stressed that a structured […]
We will track them to any country they go to – Akwa Ibom Govt declares two medical doctors wanted for abandoning duty posts after 8 years of training
The Akwa Ibom State Government has declared two medical doctors wanted for leaving their jobs at the state Ministry of Health. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Ekem Emmanuel John, announced this on Monday, September 15, 2025, during a press briefing in Uyo. He explained that the doctors abandoned their duty posts to seek better […]
Kwara State Can’t Find Enough Doctors Despite Job Openings
Kwara State is having a hard time finding doctors, even though the government has approved new job positions. This is because many Nigerian doctors are moving abroad for better opportunities — a trend known as the ‘Japa’ syndrome. Dr. Abdulraheem Abdulmalik, head of the State Hospital Management Board, shared this during a press briefing in […]