…to study nursing and serve as financial cash cows. According to her, educated men and healthcare professionals, such as doctors, nurses, X-ray technicians, don't go to Africa to find spouses. She argued that these professionals typically choose wives from within their social circles, noting that they would only return…

…has begun issuing appointment letters to the first batch of 1,522 newly recruited junior healthcare workers to strengthen service delivery across primary healthcare centres in the state. The Chairman of the Ekiti State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr Funke Ogunbunmi, described the recruitment as “a significa…

…concerns about patient care and the hospital’s ability to deliver quality tertiary healthcare. Health workers say persistent shortages, inadequate staffing and poor funding are undermining their efforts to provide quality care, leaving patients to bear the brunt of the facility’s deteriorating conditions. JANET OGUNDEP…

…people die of ailments that could easily be treated elsewhere, needs to re-examine its healthcare delivery priorities. Toluwanisings, 41, reportedly slumped suddenly on October 14. He was rushed to some medical facilities in Ibadan, but they reportedly declined to admit or treat him. He eventually died. Some people clo…

…seek immediate medical attention and disclose any relevant travel or contact history to healthcare workers. “Individuals should avoid self-medication and follow the advice of healthcare professionals,” he said. Idris said the NCDC, in collaboration with the Adamawa State Government and other relevant stakeholders, woul…

…hospitalised at the State Hospital, Ijebu Ode, General Hospital Ijebu Igbo and other healthcare facilities after inhaling offensive gaseous substance. The worst hits according to information gathered by our correspondent include Ijebu Igbo Girls Grammar School, Anglican Girls Grammar School, Ijebu Ode, Itamerin Compreh…

…physiotherapy units in four hospitals in recognition of the profession's contribution to healthcare. He added that plans were under way to establish a centre of excellence in physiotherapy at Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, Kano.The conference examined advocacy and policy engagement for integrating physiotherapy…

…foreign workers in 2026 as labour shortages continue to affect key industries, including healthcare, technology, construction, manufacturing and hospitality.PAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!According to TravelBiz, countries such as Canada, Austra…

…public money. Public money must be used for public good," he said.On education and healthcare, he added: "As president of Nigeria, I will declare an emergency in education. Our children must go to school. We must ensure that there's healthcare and primary healthcare in every ward in Nigeria."He also pledged transparenc…

…of people forced from their homes may need temporary shelter, food, clean water, healthcare and other essential supplies. Families who have lost their belongings may also require clothing and basic household items. For injured residents, access to medical care is an immediate concern. Some survivors have reportedly rem…

…increasingly difficult and expensive to treat and poses a serious challenge to the healthcare system. The situation is particularly dangerous for children, pregnant women, elderly people and individuals living with chronic illnesses, who may suffer severe consequences from exposure to substandard or falsified medicines…

…wider medical communityAfrica CDC used the tragedy to call for stronger protection of healthcare workers on the frontlines of disease outbreaksPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has announced the death of Dr. Marie-Fran…

…on Thursday. The strike has left patients in public hospitals helpless and essential healthcare services unavailable to the people of the state. Condemning Governor Seyi Makinde for ignoring doctors’ and lecturers’ strike and continuing with his presidential campaign, Alli accused him of insensitivity to the plight of…

…will join a 5-kilometre walk pushing for early cancer detection and accessible healthcare in NigeriaIyabo Ojo publicly reacted to her daughter's involvement in the cancer awareness campaign on InstagramPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Priscilla Ojo is gearing up to lace up her sneake…

…Reporting,' which he described as covering issues including education, governance, healthcare, security, technology and civil liberties."In an era of sensationalism, he chose substance. In an era of noise, he chose facts," Ogungbayi said.The event brought together educationists, students, public officials and other sta…

…He also urged the government to confront drug abuse, the rising cost of living, healthcare deficits and youth unemployment, just as he expressed concern over substance abuse, particularly among young Nigerians. He said: “Nigeria must not abandon a generation whose creativity, strength and potential are indispensable to…

…organises Moonshot. The session featured Dr Neto Ikpeme, Associate Director of Primary Healthcare and Digital Health; Abubakar Yerima, Associate Director of Primary Healthcare and Digital Health at the Clinton Health Access Initiative; and Ikechukwu Ofuani, a senior government affairs and public policy leader at Policy…

…delay urgent salary increases for workers struggling with rising food, transportation, healthcare and other essential expenses. The TUC said its leadership had held consultative meetings with government officials, including the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, during which it rejected the proposed wage aw…

…Lagos State to expand access to professional training and help address the shortage of healthcare personnel in the country. The bill, sponsored by the member representing Ifako/Ijaiye Federal Constituency, Lagos State, Mr Benjamin Olabinjo was read on the floor of the House on Wednesday. The proposed law seeks to estab…

…preparing their applications will also need to consider the relevant visa charges and healthcare surcharge when calculating their overall study budgets. The revised requirements come as international students continue to contribute significantly to the UK’s higher education sector and wider economy. According to figure…

…and demand for local services, while its corporate interventions include education, healthcare, road infrastructure, water supply and youth empowerment.He said the Zone has sustained the China–Nigeria Friendship School for over 14 years, serving over 700 pupils, and built roads estimated to benefit over 350,000 people…

…than telling older people to “be careful”. Family members, caregivers, communities and healthcare workers all have roles to play. Doctors should pay attention to conditions that can increase fall risk, including sudden drops in blood pressure when standing, gait and balance problems, vision disturbances, environmental…

…and diabetes, and improved pain management for cancer patients.He urged Muslim healthcare professionals to use mosques as platforms for health education, routine screening and disease prevention, and to leverage mobile technology for appointment reminders, follow-up and emergency coordination, while protecting patient…

Governor Dauda Lawal has been repositioning the healthcare sector in Zamfara state through infrastructural revitalisation, improved healthcare service delivery, institutional strengthening, the Medical Association, (NMA) has said. The NMA Chairman, Zamfara State chapter, Dr Muhammad Murtata Salahu, revealed this at the…

…to the development witnessed in Enugu State, citing the Smart School, primary healthcare centre and dualised road in the area as evidence of the partnership’s impact. The highlight of the event was the unveiling of CCGG caps and pull-up banners and the official flag-off of the initiative and its Community and Civic Fes…