Health
CS-SUNN seeks six-month maternity leave in Gombe, rallies support from state legislature, ministries
The Civil Society Scaling-Up Nutrition in Nigeria has called on the Gombe State Government to extend paid maternity leave...
NMA-Gombe rejects federal allowance review circular, warns of worsening brain drain
The Gombe State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association on Friday outrightly rejected a recent circular issued by the National...
FMC Misau commences dialysis services, treats first patients free
By Haruna Abdulrashid The Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Misau, Bauchi State, has officially launched dialysis services, marking a significant milestone...
Egyptian medical students launch Africa’s first ‘health diplomacy’ programme
In a groundbreaking move for the continent, medical students in Egypt have launched the first-ever “Health Diplomacy for Medical...
If I become president, I won’t buy jet for N150bn when 80% of PHCs are not functioning
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi, has outlined the things he won’t do if...
FMC Abuja appoints new emergency head
Haruna Andulrashid The Federal Medical Centre, Abuja, has appointed Dr Timothy Samaila, a neurosurgeon, as the new Head of...
Commissioner urges LG chairmen to support PHC projects, gives contractors four-week deadline
…as oversight visit continues across Yamaltu Deba, and Balanga LGAs The Gombe State Commissioner for Health, Dr Habu Dahiru, has...
Stakeholders push for improved immunisation funding in Gombe
In a bid to strengthen immunisation and Primary Health Care services in Gombe State, key stakeholders on Thursday convened for...
NANNM-FHI rejects new allowance structure for nurses, others
Haruna Abdulrashid The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives–Federal Health Institutions (NANNM-FHI) sector has rejected the...
Use Kogi world-class hospital you built—EFCC rejects Yahaya Bello’s request for overseas medical trip
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has opposed a fresh application filed by embattled former Kogi State Governor Yahaya...