HEALTH

Bauchi expands health partnerships to tackle diphtheria, malnutrition

Daily Dispatch January 29, 2026

…. records 95% measles-rubella coverage Bauchi State Government has intensified collaboration with international health partners to curb the spread of diphtheria, address rising malnutrition cases and strengthen routine immunisation across the state. The Chairman of the Bauchi State

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FCT doctors hails Wike over payment of 13 months hazard allowance, wage award

Daily Dispatch January 20, 2026

The Association Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory (ARD-FCTA), has hailed the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over his commitment to the welfare of doctors in the FCT. In a letter of appreciation to the Minister, dated January 15, 2026, the Resident Doctors commended the Minister for what they called […]

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NEDC deploys ₦3bn ophthalmic equipment

Daily Dispatch January 19, 2026

Begins Training at Maiduguri Eye Hospital The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has commenced a two-week Ophthalmology Equipment Set-Up and Training Programme at the Maiduguri Eye Hospital in Borno State, following the deployment of advanced eye-care equipment valued at over N3 billion. The programme, which began on Monday, marks a major step in the Commission’s

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Nigeria, currently dealing with multiple layers of disease- Ministry of Health

Daily Dispatch January 11, 2026

The Ministry of Health has raised the alarm over the changing health challenges in the country, warning that the country is currently dealing with multiple layers of disease at the same time. Speaking at the official inauguration of the Nuparadigm Health Foundation, which marks a new era of health awareness and n the country, a […]

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NCoS dismisses claims of prisons as TB hotbeds

Daily Dispatch January 4, 2026

… Reaffirms Strong Disease Control Measures The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has rejected claims that custodial centres across the country have become “hotbeds” for tuberculosis (TB), describing such assertions as misleading, alarmist, and unsupported by verified data. In a press statement issued on Sunday, the Service spokesperson, Jane Osuji faulted a

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Drug testing now required for all Federal Public Service applicants

Daily Dispatch December 23, 2025

Federal Government has introduced mandatory pre-employment drug testing for all applicants seeking positions in the public service, as part of broader efforts to combat rising drug abuse and its impacts on national security and productivity. A service-wide circular issued today by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) directs Permanent […]