Health & Wellness
AI Cannot Replace Human Compassion in Nursing, NMCN Registrar Warns
The Registrar/CEO of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) warns against relying too heavily on AI in nursing.
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Health & Wellness
UWUU Lagos Zone Revolutionizes Healthcare in Majidun
UWUU Lagos Zone, a leading healthcare provider, has expanded its services to Majidun, bringing essential healthcare to the community.
Local News
Prompt Payment of Entitlements Assured by APC Governorship Candidate as Oyo Doctors and LAUTECH ASUU Commence Strike
Senator Sharafadeen Alli, the APC governorship candidate in Oyo State, has promised prompt payment of workers' entitlements amid a strike by the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) and…
Federal Politics
President Tinubu Unveils Free Healthcare for Low-Income Pensioners
President Tinubu has unveiled a national healthcare initiative, PenCare, providing free medical services to low-income pensioners. According to Vanguard News, this development comes as the National Pension Commission…
Health & Wellness
HMOs Reject Endorsement of Lagos Private Health Plan
Nigerian Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) have denied endorsing the Lagos Private Health Plan, highlighting the need for National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) approval before implementation.
Health & Wellness
NHIA Aids 90,000 Women in Emergency Childbirth Care in 18 Months, Official Confirms
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has reportedly provided emergency childbirth care for 90,000 women across Nigeria in the past 18 months.
Health & Wellness
BHCPF Disbursements Reach N323.6bn as of September 2026, Federal Government Confirms
The Federal Government has revealed that a total of N323.6bn has been disbursed under the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) between 2019 and September 2026.
Crime & Justice
Anambra Family Petitions IGP over Missing Engineer’s Corpse
The family of an engineer, whose corpse allegedly disappeared from a hospital in Awka, Anambra State, has appealed to the Inspector-General of Police for help.
Health & Wellness
Stigma and Poor Facilities Hindering HIV, TB, Malaria Treatment in Akwa Ibo, Says CSOs
Civil society organizations in Akwa Ibom have identified stigma, cultural barriers, poor facilities, and confidentiality concerns as obstacles to accessing HIV, TB, and malaria services. This is despite…
Abuja
Representatives Advance Bill to Establish Lagos Nursing College
The House of Representatives has moved to establish a Federal College of Nursing and Midwifery in Ifako/Ijaiye, Lagos State.
Health & Wellness
Lagos Issues Deadline for Residents to Get Health Insurance
The Lagos State Government has given residents until December 31, 2026, to get health insurance, with enforcement of the mandatory policy to begin in 2027.
Health & Wellness
Aminat Expands Traditional Herbal Wellness Business in Nigeria
Vanguard News reports that Aminat is expanding her traditional herbal wellness business in Nigeria.
Health & Wellness
Ebola: Unplanned ₦100,000 Weekly Allowance for Quarantined Contacts – NCDC Clarification
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has clarified that the ₦100,000 weekly allowance given to individuals in quarantine during the Ebola outbreak was not part of a…
