Bayelsa Directs Free Quarterly Health Checks Across All LGAs
Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has directed the Ministry of Health to provide free quarterly health checks for citizens across all eight local government areas.
Diri Mandates Free Quarterly Health Checks for Bayelsa Residents
Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has instructed the state’s Ministry of Health to organize free quarterly medical check-ups for residents across the state.
Scrutiny Mounts Over $5bn Nigeria-US Health Deal and Specimen Sharing
A $5bn bilateral health agreement between Nigeria and the US faces intense scrutiny over clauses mandating specimen sharing and perpetual data retention.
Nigerian Veterinarians Mark Over a Century of Service as Sector Faces Modern Challenges
As Nigerian veterinarians gather in Uyo for their annual conference, the profession reflects on a century of disease eradication, public health support, and agricultural growth.
Nigeria’s Next Major Health Crisis May Not Look Like an Epidemic
While infectious diseases like malaria and HIV have long dominated public health discussions in Nigeria, noncommunicable diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, and cancer are quietly driving a substantial portion of national mortality.