No directive to suspend sachet alcohol ban, says NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has refuted a media report alleging that the Federal Government directed it to suspend enforcement actions on the regulation of…
NARD Gives FG Four-Week Ultimatum, Extends Strike Suspension
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has issued a four-week ultimatum to the Federal Government to fully implement outstanding agreements on salaries, allowances and welfare, even as it extended…
Lagos govt introduces measles-rubella vaccine for immunisation
The Lagos State government has introduced the Measles–Rubella (MR) vaccine into the state’s Routine Immunisation Programme in lbeju-Lekki Local Government Secretariat. The wife of Lagos State governor, Dr. Claudiana Ibijoke…
Resident doctors suspend planned nationwide strike
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has suspended its planned nationwide strike following the intervention of the Vice President Kashim Shettima. NARD President, Dr. Mohammad Suleiman on Sunday, said the…
NARD Threatens To Resume Nationwide Strike Despite Court Order
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) at the University of Port Harcourt has joined its national body in demanding the full implementation of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed…
Court restrains Resident Doctors from embarking on strike
The national industrial court Abuja division has restrained all members and agents of the national association of resident doctors from calling, directing, organizing, participating in, and embarking upon any form…
Fed Govt makes drug test compulsory for public service job seekers
The Federal Government has approved the introduction of mandatory pre-employment drug testing for all prospective applicants to the Nigerian public service. The move is aimed at curbing the growing menace…
Lagos offers free HIV testing for World AIDS Day
The Lagos State AIDS Control Agency has announced the commencement of its statewide free HIV testing services, scheduled to run across all Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas…
Health unions begin indefinite strike Saturday
The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) and the Assembly of Healthcare Professional Associations have declared an indefinite nationwide strike effective Saturday, November 15, 2025. The unions cited the Federal Government’s…
Lagos launches malaria prevention campaign with SFH and World Bank
The Lagos state government, in partnership with the Society for Family Health (SFH) and the World Bank, has launched a Public Enlightenment and Media Campaign on Malaria Prevention and Management.…