HEALTH

Tensions Over Livestock Poisoning in Plateau

Daily Dispatch April 20, 2026

Three persons have been killed in an attack on Hurum village in Tenti District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, in what sources described as a retaliatory incident linked to the earlier poisoning of nine livestock by Berom militia in the area. Zagazola report that the

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MSF Ramps Up Emergency Response as Lassa Fever Outbreak Deepens in Benue

Daily Dispatch April 11, 2026

A worsening Lassa fever outbreak in Benue State has triggered an urgent intervention by international medical humanitarian organisation Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), as rising infections and deaths place severe pressure on already stretched health facilities. Working in collaboration with the Benue State Ministry of Health, MSF has deployed emergency teams to reinforce

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UNAIDS Warns Senegal’s New Anti-LGBTQ Law Threatens HIV Response

Daily Dispatch March 18, 2026

UNAIDS has raised serious concern over Senegal’s new law imposing harsher penalties for same-sex relations and promoting LGBTQ rights, warning it could reverse years of public health progress. The bill, passed by Parliament on 12 March, criminalizes “unnatural acts” and penalizes anyone who encourages or promotes homosexuality. While the law includes a public health

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Zulum Approves Recruitment of Over 1,000 Health Workers, Revitalises 123 PHCs in Borno

Daily Dispatch March 15, 2026

Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has approved the recruitment and absorption of 1,037 health professionals and support staff to strengthen primary healthcare delivery across Borno State. The decision forms part of the state government’s broader effort to expand access to quality healthcare services at the grassroots and reinforce frontline medical services in

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Zulum Moves to Fix Rural Health Gap in Borno, Approves 473 Medical Workers and 100% Allowance for Doctors

Daily Dispatch March 13, 2026

Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has approved the recruitment of 473 medical personnel and introduced a 100 per cent rural posting allowance for doctors in a major push to strengthen healthcare services in underserved communities across Borno State. The dual intervention is aimed at addressing the shortage of skilled health workers in rural areas […]

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Medical Director of Meye Hospital Dies After Collapsing During Surgery in Abuja

Daily Dispatch March 4, 2026

Tragedy struck the medical community in the Federal Capital Territory on Tuesday evening as the Medical Director of Meye Hospital and Chief Surgeon at Nyanyan General Hospital, identified simply as Dr. John, passed away after collapsing while on duty. According to sources, the doctor had reportedly performed six surgical procedures earlier in the day. He […]