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Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Health

January 7, 2026

CMDs, MDs beg JOHESU, NARD to suspend strikes, embrace dialogue

The statement added that prolonged disruptions in federal tertiary hospitals imposed severe hardships on patients.

Patients at clinic
January 7, 2026

FG explains why Nigerian doctors are on strike

Mr Salako said the current administration has adopted a collective bargaining approach to ensure inclusiveness and reduce conflict.

DOCTORS
January 7, 2026

Tinubu wasted ₦300 billion that could build 4,000 hospitals on presidential jet: Obi

“A standard ambulance costs about ₦150 million. Nigeria spent ₦39 billion refurbishing the National Conference Centre in Abuja…,” Mr Obi noted.

Peter Obi speaking with Bola Tinubu
January 6, 2026

Youths most affected in 1,119 2025 Lassa fever cases: NCDC

The NCDC noted that males were slightly more affected than females.

Lassa-fever
January 6, 2026

54,000 pregnant women, children benefited from Abiyamo scheme: Ondo Govt

Mr Odimayo said, “The Abiyamo scheme that the government is currently running is an advancement of the Abiye scheme.

Ondo state logo
January 6, 2026

Marital status not linked to HPV, cervical dysplasia risk: Study 

Mr Agabi said 37.5 per cent of women with cervical dysplasia also tested positive for high-risk HPV strains.

Women
January 6, 2026

AFCON 2025: Akor Adams talks about sick mother after Super Eagles goal

“The goal is dedicated to my mum. She is supposed to be here, but she is in the hospital,” said Adams.

Akor Adams
January 6, 2026

Ondo health insurance targets 1,000 retirees

He said the commission recently partnered with Stanbic IBTC and the Ondo government to enrol 1,000 additional retirees.

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa
January 6, 2026

NANNM FHI demands action over murder of FMC Jabi nurse

In a statement, the national secretary, Enya Osinachi, condemned the murder and urged urgent action to protect nurses facing rising insecurity nationwide.

Federal-Medical-Centre-FMC-Jabi-Abuja
January 5, 2026

Katsina govt procures 15 ambulances to facilitate emergency response

Mr Mamma-Nasir said the ambulances, to be stationed along major highways, are intended to provide prompt medical assistance to accident victims.