…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…

…bringing that income home to Ekiti. That is how education becomes wealth," he said. The healthcare investor also advocated reliable energy as an important enabler of education, healthcare, small businesses and industrial development. He proposed the development of renewable-energy-powered microgrids across the state's…

…requires sustained commitment and collaboration among government, development partners, healthcare providers, traditional and religious leaders, civil society organisations and communities.” She urged traditional and religious leaders to support the dissemination of accurate health information and encourage constructiv…

…fever. Speaking with Daily Trust, he said he initially took them to Kabuga Primary Healthcare Centre, but as their conditions worsened, they were referred to the Infectious Diseases Hospital (IDH), the facility designated by the state government to manage diphtheria cases. According to him, two of his children d!ed on…

…MTN Group Foundation are partnering to deploy AI and digital tools to improve maternal healthcare and help detect pregnancy complications early in Nigeria. Gates Foundation Nigeria Country Director, Uche Amaonwu, said the initiative would provide digital tools to 500,000 women, 5,000 health workers and 500 primary heal…

…that increased revenues provided the opportunity to improve infrastructure, education, healthcare, and water services. He said greater spending efficiency, accountability and improved service delivery were essential to ensuring that additional public resources benefited Nigerians. The bank acknowledged improvements in…

…to migration. He said the government’s approach was to expand the domestic pipeline of healthcare professionals while also creating conditions that could encourage skilled Nigerians abroad to return. The Provost of LASUCOM, Olufemi Idowu, and other officials attended the handover. The repurposed facility is expected to…

…Chukwu, Abuja ABUJA — The Federal Government has activated more than 1,400 primary healthcare centres, PHCs, across the country to provide primary eye care services as part of efforts to expand access to quality eye care and reduce avoidable blindness. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Adeku…

…use AI and digital tools to benefit 500,000 women, 5,000 health workers and 500 primary healthcare facilities in Nigeria Nigeria has rolled out several interventions to reduce maternal deaths, yet the burden remains high. What gaps does the Foundation’s investment in AI-enabled tools and digital health seek to close? I…

…teachers and educatorsThe range of professions covered is notably broad, stretching from healthcare workers such as doctors and pharmacists to educators, engineers, and technology managers.What Nigerians considering japa route should knowFor Nigerians exploring opportunities abroad, particularly through the ongoing jap…

…salary foreigners need to qualify for the Health and Care Worker visa. Stock image of a healthcare worker for illustration purposes only. Photo Image, WPA PoolImagesEach occupation code carries its own going rate, and workers can check where their role falls using the government's going rates table.UK healthcare worker…

…Victoria Island, in Lagos is expected to focus attention on the widening gaps in mental healthcare for young Nigerians, particularly the need for earlier intervention, accessible services and stronger support systems. The event is themed “Advancing Youth Mental Health in Nigeria,” with “Mental Health in a Digital Age:…

…on the Federal Government to urgently address the cost of food, transport, housing, healthcare, and educationPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over nine years of experience covering politics, elections,…

…the pressure on workers, particularly by addressing the cost of food, transportation, healthcare, housing and education, while also improving national security. FG moves to review labour laws Meanwhile, the Zonal Director, Southwest and State Controller, Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Mrs Mienye Badejo, sai…

…concerns over Idenyi's alleged suspension from Ebonyi State University and Nigeria's healthcare systemPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering basic and tertiary education in Nigeria and worldwide.Abakaliki, Ebonyi Sta…

…was reportedly part of the “Gen Z nurses” challenge, a social media trend involving healthcare workers dancing in clinical environments.The video also contained a Pidgin English caption which read: “No fall sick o, na Gen Z full hospital now.”The clip was reportedly recorded on the premises of Madonna University’s Elel…

…challenges.” Olajide said there was a need for greater government attention to mental healthcare, noting that access to treatment remained limited, while many patients still paid for services out of pocket. He said, “Less than 10% (per cent) of people have access to care, and most of this care is also out-of-pocket. He…

…recorded in the sector. He also cited periodic pension enhancements, the PENCARE healthcare initiative and expansion of pension coverage among notable developments. The pensioners’ chairman, however, called for stronger collaboration between PenCom and retirees to address outstanding challenges facing beneficiaries und…

…his colleague and friend Cjay.Okoye raised serious concerns about the state of Nigeria's healthcare system in the wake of the actor's death.In a heartfelt tribute posted on Instagram on Wednesday, 30 September, Okoye described Cjay's death as devastating and entirely too sudden. According to him, the late actor died at…

…for medical treatment in India. The centre will be powered by GetWellGo, an India-based healthcare consulting company that assists international patients with their medical journey to India. Located at Suite A0, UYK Hexahub, Balanga Crescent, Garki Area 11, Abuja, the Fortis Information Centre provides a local point of…

…and productivity, with adverse implications for the quality, safety and continuity of healthcare service delivery at the tertiary facility. It stressed that, in line with international labour standards, including ILO Conventions 87 and 98 on freedom of association and the right to organise and bargain collectively, and…