…violence required responsibility at every level, from government and law enforcement to healthcare workers, teachers, parents, religious leaders and members of the public. “A police officer receiving a frightened survivor, a doctor recognising that an injury may indicate abuse, a prosecutor pursuing a difficult case an…

The UK's S2 Healthcare Visitor route allows eligible nationals to enter without a visa if they meet specific medical treatment conditionsEEA and Swiss citizens, along with nationals from other listed countries qualify for visa-free entry under this routeThose who do need a visa can apply free of charge up to 3 months b…

…traceability. He said linking animal identification to databases would strengthen animal health, build consumer confidence and facilitate access to international markets. “UNIDO has successfully worked on livestock identification and traceability systems in other nations. We believe we can support the deployment of dig…

…in Nigeria. The Director of Disease Control and Immunisation at the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr Rufai Garba, disclosed this on Tuesday at a strategic policy roundtable organised by MSD in partnership with Africa Health Business in Abuja. Health stakeholders at the roundtable The meeting, themed…

…Nigerians had endured rising taxes and the cost of food, electricity, transportation, healthcare and other basic necessities since Tinubu assumed office in 2023. “The APM strongly condemns the attempt by President Tinubu to further mortgage the future of millions of Nigerians with a fresh $1.5bn credit from the World B…

…and workers’ welfare, noting that about 6,144 civil servants, including teachers and health workers, had been recruited. “We are really doing something different in Kebbi State with regards to the growth of education and the welfare of teachers. We don’t owe salaries, we don’t owe pensions and we don’t owe gratuity,” h…

…difficulty and blurred or “snowfield” vision after taking the drink. He advised healthcare providers in Ondo and neighbouring states to maintain high suspicion for patients with sudden visual impairment or unexplained metabolic acidosis after consumption of local alcoholic or herbal mixtures. Ashimi called for prompt r…

…casualisation. He added that about 6,144 civil servants, including teachers and health workers, were recruited to strengthen the workforce.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google Describing primary education as the bedrock of societal advancement, Idris said he had consistently vowed to elevate the status…

…or tourist visa categories.The medical screening requirement appears to be a pre-entry health clearance step, meaning prospective residents must complete and pass the test before they are permitted to board for Qatar, rather than upon arrival.Qatar has not published the full list of medical conditions screened during t…

…while Interior Minister Matúš Šutaj Eštok, Education Minister Tomáš Drucker and Health Minister Kamil Šaško travelled to Staškov following the incident. The latest attack comes after a series of violent incidents at schools in Slovakia in recent years. In 2025, an 18-year-old student fatally stabbed a 51-year-old deput…

…compared to older ministers.The final meeting before Akindayomi's deathAs Akindayomi's health declined, he reportedly summoned Adeboye for a private meeting.RCCG records state that he spent several hours discussing the covenant upon which the church was founded, the future of RCCG, and the responsibilities that would c…

…and sustainability the game. The Spaniard, speaking at a football performance and health summit in London on Tuesday, said he had been raising concerns about City since 2017. He said City, the dominant force in English football over the past decade, should now be severely punished. “To have been breaking the rules for…

…and the danger it poses to the population. His death comes amid a series of attacks on healthcare workers and treatment centres, which experts have linked to misinformation about Ebola and distrust of health responders. The violence has included riots, property damage and disruptions to essential health services. On Sa…

…Orientation Agency, NOA, Osun State Directorate, has urged Nigerians to prioritise heart health and adopt healthier lifestyles to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases. The agency made the call in a statement by its spokesperson, Bunmi Olaseinde, on behalf of the State Director, Adebiyi Adefarasin Stephen on Tuesd…

…adequate skilled manpower was important to the hospital’s provision of specialised healthcare and residency training. “The continued loss of skilled manpower poses a significant threat to the sustainability of residency training and the ability of the hospital to provide the specialised healthcare services for which it…

…bacteria to survive and be transferred to the rice. In exclusive interviews with PUNCH Healthwise, the nutritionists noted that eggshells can crack during cooking, allowing parts of the egg to spill into the rice and alter its appearance, taste and odour. While the nutritionists acknowledged that some people combine th…

…while hazardous work also includes activities involving long hours, dangerous tools, unhealthy environments, and other conditions that can threaten children’s health and development. The problem is also closely connected to household economic conditions. The ILO has identified poverty and limited livelihood opportuniti…

…Sudan, slavery, reparations, Africa’s mineral wealth, climate finance, debt, global health and reform of the international financial system. The significance for Nigeria and the rest of Africa lies not merely in what Mahama said, but in the architecture of his argument: Africa should no longer be treated as a passive r…

…families to seek timely medical and psychosocial support for members exhibiting mental health challenges,” the statement added.

…I pray that the Almighty Allah continues to uphold you and your family, grant you good health and longevity of life as you continue to provide quality leadership and render selfless services to humanity.”

…John Mahama, has described the conditions attached to a proposed United States health compact as “humiliating”, explaining why Ghana rejected the agreement, Graphic Online reports on Monday. Mahama made the remarks during a conversation at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York on Friday, September 25, where he d…

…current national minimum wage of N70,000.The breakdown covers housing, food, transport, healthcare, utilities, personal care, clothing and a monthly savings contribution. Housing takes the largest share at N125,000 per month, based on an annual rent of N1.5 million for a one-room apartment.

…in the United States and having travelled extensively, clearly had access to quality healthcare and was not in need of VDM's suggestions about hospitals in China.On the matter of Nigeria's role in Christian revival, Bishop Zion said Apostle Arome was speaking from a faith-based perspective and was not making a claim on…

The National Health Insurance Authority has called for a locally led health financing research agenda to guide reforms, expand health insurance coverage and improve financial protection for Nigerians. The Director-General of the NHIA, Dr Kelechi Ohiri, made the call on Monday in Abuja at the inaugural Nigeria Health Fi…

…sat quietly at the end of the table. At 14, she still looked younger than her age on bad health days, but her eyes had grown older than they should have.Everyone looked at her.>Olivia shrugged. "Maybe Dad should let her see he didn't stay broken."I thought about that for a long time.Then I did something ridiculous.I hi…