The Federal Government has urged traditional medicine practitioners to subject their products and practices to modern scientific scrutiny to quench scepticism, calling for investment in research and clinical studies that confirm the safety, efficacy, and quality of traditional medicine remedies. Minister of State for Health, Dr. Adekunle Salako, who made the call at the commemoration
The Nigerian Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA), LAUTECH chapter, has begun an indefinite strike over the non-implementation of the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS). In a letter dated July 31 and signed by Acting Chairman Prof Michael Olamoyegun and Acting Secretary Dr Abraham Alabi, the union accused the university management of failing to
The Sokoto State Government is set to complete the long-abandoned multi-billion-naira Teaching Hospital in Kasarawa. The hospital project, which began during the time of former Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, had been left unfinished for years due to a lack of funds and administrative delays. Now, under the leadership of Governor Ahmed Aliyu, the project is
The Society of Community Nurses in Nigeria has been honoured with a national community service award, recognising its extensive outreach efforts in underserved regions. The award recognises SCN’s consistent support during public health campaigns and vaccination drives in rural and marginalised communities. Health policy experts at the ceremony emphasised the importance of investing in community
The National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (NPMCN) has revealed its plans to enhance healthcare service delivery through artificial intelligence (AI), innovation, and tech. Dr Peter Ebeigbe, the college’s national president, revealed this at the opening ceremony of the 19th Annual Scientific Conference and Fellows’ Meeting (ASCAF CALIPHATE 2025) in Sokoto State. He noted that
The University of Lagos has placed itself at the forefront of Africa’s biotechnology race, hosting a week-long workshop on genome editing that showcased the promise of CRISPR‑Cas9 in tackling sickle cell disease and food shortages. The hands-on course, run by the university’s Genome Editing Research Group, drew young scientists, policymakers and advocates under the theme
Nigeria’s National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency has pledged to work with the Kano Independent Research Centre Trust to strengthen vaccine production and drug development. The agency’s director general, Professor Abdullahi Mustapha, gave the assurance during a tour of the Kano facility, stressing the need for collaboration in tackling tropical diseases and other health challenges
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Jigawa State has raised concern over more than 30 specialist doctors leaving the State in just four months. NMA Chairman, Dr Usman, said the main reason for their exit is poor salaries and bad working conditions. He warned that if nothing is done, more doctors may also leave, making
The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has said the ₦20,000 annual uniform allowance given to nurses is not enough. They are calling for significant changes, including the creation of a Directorate of Nursing Services at the Federal Ministry of Health, to be led by a registered nurse. The statement was made during
