…said the government had prioritised the recruitment, retention, welfare and training of healthcare workers, adding that more than 30,000 health professionals had been recruited into federal health facilities over the preceding two and a half years. He said the administration had also supported the training of thousands…

…of suspected cases and strict infection prevention measures were critical to protecting healthcare workers and preventing further transmission.The patient, a 42-year-old woman who returned to Nigeria from Uganda through Addis Ababa on October 3, was reported to have improved remarkably while receiving care in isolation…

…The Police further urged medical practitioners, hospital administrators, and other healthcare workers to promptly notify the Police of anyone seeking treatment for gunshot injuries suspected to be connected with this incident. “Reports may be made through the nearest police station or the command’s established communic…

…Hospital and Yusuf Dansoho Memorial Hospital, where members interacted with patients, healthcare workers and hospital administrators, offering support and conveying a message of care and encouragement from the First Lady. Among those who participated in the outreach were Senator Binta Masi Garba, Senator Olujimi, Eliza…

…prevention and control committees and emergency drills to test the readiness of healthcare workers. Its warning is straightforward, doctors and other health workers should not attend to suspected Ebola patients without appropriate protective equipment or manage them in open wards where other patients and staff could be…

…expand its capacity. Training on infection prevention and control is also continuing for healthcare workers in both public and private medical facilities.Abayomi said the government was establishing a streamlined laboratory testing process designed to deliver results within 24 hours.He noted that screening procedures a…

…against the measure, supporters led by the Service Employees International Union-United Healthcare Workers West, estimate the tax could raise up to $100 billion from roughly 200 California billionaires.

…the newly inducted nurses to maintain good relationships with their mentors and other healthcare workers. Al-Hassan stressed that effective healthcare delivery depended on cooperation among all members of a hospital team, including cleaners and other support staff. Al-Hassan also advised the graduates to accept correct…

…public awareness, shortages of infection prevention and control supplies, gaps in healthcare workers’ preparedness and limited emergency response capacity could undermine efforts to contain the disease. “The House is further concerned that inadequate public awareness, insufficient infection prevention and control suppl…

…and implement appropriate measures to protect public health. The commissioner called on healthcare workers in public and private facilities to maintain a high index of suspicion, promptly identify and isolate suspected cases, observe strict infection prevention and control protocols and immediately notify the state sur…

…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…

…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…

…personnel, Enimola said, “The next administration must take decisive steps to protect healthcare workers from assault, intimidation, harassment, and other forms of workplace violence. Healthcare facilities should have appropriate security arrangements, functional emergency protocols, and clear procedures for reporting…

…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…

…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…

…and union leaders to address security lapses and agree on concrete measures to protect healthcare workers. The unions also called for a firm policy against threats, intimidation, harassment and physical assaults on staff, alongside clear reporting procedures and improved collaboration with security agencies. The letter…

…their continued support for family planning services in the state, while acknowledging healthcare workers for their dedication to reproductive healthcare delivery. The Family Planning Coordinator of the ministry, Bashirat Jatto, disclosed that the state had commenced training healthcare workers on the newly introduced…

…in underserved communities. He said the government had also trained more than 3,000 healthcare workers across 16 states, equipping them with skills to provide essential eye care services at the community level. According to him, the trained workers were helping to improve early detection of eye conditions, raise commun…

…one part of this intervention will serve women directly, while the other will support healthcare workers, including midwives. If a midwife identifies potentially dangerous symptoms in a pregnant woman, she could quickly seek guidance through the AI-enabled tool. With internet connectivity, she could also consult releva…

…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…

…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…

…as part of a social media trend known as the “Gen Z nurses” challenge, featuring healthcare workers dancing in clinical settings. The video contained a Pidgin English caption reading: “No fall sick o, na Gen Z full hospital now.” An AI-enhanced photo of the nursing students in the viral video By Saturday evening, the T…

…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…

…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…