4 d. ago New national industrial relation policy negates workers’ right – JOHESU

The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) has said that the National Industrial Relations Policy recently announced by the Federal Government read more New national industrial relation policy negates workers’ right – JOHESU

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4 d. ago UNICEF lauds Otti, wife over improvement in Abia health sector

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia    The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) has lauded Governor Alex Otti and his wife, Priscilla for prioritizing and bringing noticeable improvements in the health sector in Abia State.  The commendation was made by the UNICEF Chief of Field Office, Enugu, Mrs. Juliet Chiluwe during the commissioning of a two-kilowatt solar […] The post UNICEF lauds Otti, wife over improvement in Abia health sector appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago UNICEF lauds Otti, wife over improvement in Abia health sector 

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) has lauded Governor Alex Otti and his wife, Priscilla for prioritizing and bringing noticable improvements in the health sector in Abia State. The commendation was made by the UNICEF Chief of Field Office, Enugu, Mrs. Juliet Chiluwe during the commissioning of a two-kilowatt solar power […] The post UNICEF lauds Otti, wife over improvement in Abia health sector  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Pharmacists slam NMA’s ‘hostile resistance’ to consultant cadre reforms

Tribune Online Pharmacists slam NMA’s ‘hostile resistance’ to consultant cadre reforms The Nigeria chapter of the West Africa Postgraduate College of Pharmacists has condemned recent statements by the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), describing them as regressive, hostile and a direct affront to professional growth and patient safety in the country’s health sector.  This was contained in a rejoinder issued via a statement signed by the chairman […] Pharmacists slam NMA’s ‘hostile resistance’ to consultant cadre reforms Tribune Online

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7 d. ago A Case for Corporate Social Responsibility to Empower Communities in Nigeria

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a modern movement that attempts to drive meaningful change around the world, especially in developing regions where challenges often outpace government resources. When private-sector companies strategically invest in community development projects, particularly in education, health, and infrastructure, they have the potential to foster lasting positive impacts on local populations. Our […]

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8 d. ago JOHESU warns FG over unmet demands, threatens industrial action

By Doris Obinna The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) has issued a stern warning to the Federal Government over its failure to meet long-standing demands, particularly regarding salary adjustments and implementation of key reforms. The warning follows a series of high-level meetings held between July 30 and August 1, 2025, involving JOHESU leadership and officials […] The post JOHESU warns FG over unmet demands, threatens industrial action appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Sokoto govt revives health sector with 21 general hospitals, 824 PHCs

Tribune Online Sokoto govt revives health sector with 21 general hospitals, 824 PHCs 21 general hospitals are now active, covering each of the 23 LGAs, 824 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) operational across all 240 wards.... Sokoto govt revives health sector with 21 general hospitals, 824 PHCs Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Malaria: Stakeholders divided over Senate’s proposed legislation

Tribune Online Malaria: Stakeholders divided over Senate’s proposed legislation Critical stakeholders in the health sector on Thursday expressed divergent views on the move by the Senate to establish... Malaria: Stakeholders divided over Senate’s proposed legislation Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Nigeria loses 1.2 billion US dollars to medical tourism yearly – Experts

From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure Medical experts have decried the loss incurred by the Nigerian government to medical tourism yearly, lamenting that the country loses about 1.2 billion dollars to medical tourism annually. Experts and stakeholders in the health sector who gathered at the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo, for the fourth annual Public Health […] The post Nigeria loses 1.2 billion US dollars to medical tourism yearly – Experts appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago One plan, one budget, vital to universal health coverage — Oyo Health Commissioner

Tribune Online One plan, one budget, vital to universal health coverage — Oyo Health Commissioner Oyo State Commissioner for Health, Dr Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, stated that to achieve universal health coverage in Oyo State, a comprehensive sector-wide strategy that includes a unified plan, budget, and method for reporting findings is essential. Speaking at the opening of a four-day capacity development training for health leaders and managers, organized by the Oyo State […] One plan, one budget, vital to universal health coverage — Oyo Health Commissioner Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Activist Adeyanju Urges Tinubu To Fix Health Sector, Build World

Human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju has tasked President Bola Tinubu to take urgent steps to reform Nigeria’s health care system and build a world-class hospital in the country. Adeyanju described absence of such health facility in the country as “a national emergency” and “a shame too much to bear.” In a statement posted on his […]

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