…could increase the risk of transmission and put additional pressure on the country’s healthcare system.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources He said the House was also concerned that inadequate public awareness, shortages of infection prevention and control supplies, gaps in healt…

…response, while public sensitisation and infection prevention and control measures in healthcare facilities were being intensified.” She urged residents to remain calm and obtain information from official public health authorities.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources Coker explai…

…handling his emergency.His death had generated outrage and calls for investigation into healthcare response system at the school.An eyewitness also alleged that Taiwo’s death was the second this year, raising concerns among colleagues and students.Aro psychiatric hospital shuts school indefinitely after student’s death

…to respect my privacy as I navigate this chapter of my life." He also thanked Microafia Healthcare for conducting the DNA test and providing the results. Stevo said he would now focus on his music career and building a better future while appreciating his fans for their continued support.

…Welfare, Prof Ali Pate, said 44 contacts had been identified for monitoring, including healthcare workers, patients, caregivers and people who might have travelled with the woman. The patient was isolated and receiving medical care, while health authorities intensified contact tracing to prevent further transmission. E…

…equipment for health workers and rigorous monitoring of identified contacts. Urging healthcare professionals to maintain a high index of suspicion, promptly isolate anyone suspected of having Ebola and immediately report such cases to public health authorities, The Academy identified fever, severe weakness, headache, v…

…was done for members of the Armed Forces. Give the people who protect Nigerians the pay, healthcare and retirement security their service has earned. “Stop pointing to Egypt as though it lies behind us. For millions of Nigerians, Egypt is the hunger, fear and indignity they are living through under you. They deserve af…

…from the Osisioma Ngwa Local Government Area, Abia State, whose commitment to improving healthcare in Nigeria extends to helping girls understand their bodies and seek care with confidence. Speaking at the event in Aba, the Chief Medical Director of Aba General Hospital, Dr. Amaka Kamalu, urged the students to maintain…

…the Federal Government. The government said 44 contacts had been identified, including healthcare workers, patients, caregivers and travel contacts. Public health teams are working to identify and monitor other people who may have been exposed to the infection. The government has intensified surveillance and urged publ…

…teams were working to trace additional people who could have been exposed, including healthcare workers, patients, caregivers, and passengers on relevant flights.FG confirms Ebola outbreak in Abuja Photo ImagesThe Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC…

…lack access to basic necessities, including clean water, decent housing and nearby healthcare facilities. Prof Oyerinde made this known on Tuesday while delivering the keynote address at the maiden induction ceremony of 17 Public Health graduates of Chrisland University, Abeokuta, Ogun State, into the African Institute…

…from abroad. “Our goal must be to build a nation that provides jobs, affordable healthcare, quality education, and economic opportunities for its citizens,” he said. Reiterating his position, Obi accused unnamed political opponents of misrepresenting his message, saying his intention was to advocate better governance a…

…warned that the high cost of medicines was pushing some Nigerians away from conventional healthcare towards traditional remedies, underscoring the need to improve access to affordable and quality-assured medicines.Meanwhile, PSN National Secretary, Pharm. Gafar Madehein, cautioned Nigerians against assuming that herbal…

…sermons from Malindi. His teachings included claims that education was “evil”, healthcare was “against the doctrine” and digital identity cards were “the mark of the devil”. Mackenzie’s son, Dan Paul Mackenzie, said he worked as a cameraperson for the church. “The children would sit at the back, adults in the middle, a…

…Medical Association, Ogun State branch, has urged the state government to increase healthcare funding to at least 15 per cent of its budget, improve doctors’ welfare and strengthen public hospitals ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The association also called on governorship candidates and political parties to p…

…urged Okpebholo to redeem his pledge, noting that the project was vital to the future of healthcare in the region.According to her, the specialised facility would significantly improve paediatric care and provide a suitable healing environment for vulnerable children.“I want to appeal to the governor to see the project…

…income and reducing delaysNew benefits include an Exit Benefit Scheme, planned free healthcare for eligible retirees and a Minimum Pension GuaranteePAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Nigeria’s pension assets have climbed to ₦31.48 trillion, as the…

…at the hospital, identified as Dr Sariki, attributed the situation to a shortage of healthcare workers, saying the limited workforce was placing considerable pressure on available staff. “Our biggest problem is workforce. I have to come all the way from the mainland every day. There are no healthcare workers living on…

…limiting the fiscal space available to developing countries to finance infrastructure, healthcare, education and other development priorities. Oyedele said the international community must also strengthen the voice and representation of developing economies, particularly vulnerable countries, in global financial instit…

…for October 26 to October 30. She said that one of them was “PenCare,” a retiree healthcare programme that would provide eligible low-income retirees with essential healthcare at no cost during its pilot phase. The pilot stage would cover 30,000 retirees. The post Pension: Why we ‘re targeting informal sector- Pencom D…

…behaviour and inadequate environmental sanitation. It also reported that 54 healthcare workers had been infected cumulatively in 2026. The NCDC said it had intensified surveillance, contact tracing, healthcare worker protection, community engagement and infection prevention measures. It urged healthcare workers to “mai…

…outrage over the incident, describing it as an unacceptable act of violence against a healthcare worker performing his professional duties. They said the attack constituted a serious assault on the dignity, safety, and welfare of healthcare professionals who dedicate their time and expertise to providing essential medi…

…influence."My inspiration came from different sources. I always knew I wanted to be in healthcare; I enjoy comforting others. My decision to study Nursing specifically was inspired by my aunt, who is also a nurse. She made the profession so intriguing that from a young age, I knew I wanted to follow that path," she sai…

…of an electronic medical records system aimed at improving patient care and modernising healthcare delivery. The initiative, approved by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, will be implemented through the Kwara State Hospitals Management Board under the HOPE-PHC Project, with staff training scheduled to begin in November…

…The association also called for the integration of mental health services into primary healthcare, adequate funding for mental health policies and stronger support systems to ensure young people can access care without financial constraints. Professor Olayinka Atilola, Head of the Department of Behavioural Medicine at…