Many people, especially children, have gone missing after heavy rain fell for more than six hours in parts of Adamawa State on Sunday.
Author: John Asishana
Anietie Ikott, the Chief Executive Director of Anirich Nigeria Limited and a scientist based in Uyo, has warned that Nigeria is not safe from earthquakes and other disasters caused by climate change.
The Nigerian Health Commissioners Forum (NHCF) has asked more states in the country to set up drug management agencies. They believe this will help lower the cost of medicines.
Medicine sellers in Lagos, under a group called the Nigeria Association of Patent and Proprietary Medicine Dealers (NAPPMED), Liberation Zone, are asking the government to create a second wholesale drug market in the city. They say this will help ensure fair access to medicines and avoid problems in the drug supply system.
The Federal Government has introduced a new plan with the National Health Insurance Authority to help low-income cancer patients. They will now get up to N400,000 to support the cost of radiotherapy treatment.
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) decided not to start a major nationwide strike after a long 12-hour emergency meeting that lasted through the night.
Heavy rain on Wednesday caused serious flooding in Tureta Local Government Area of Sokoto State. Many people had to leave their homes, and the flood damaged houses, farmlands, and businesses
A wooden boat has overturned in the Shiroro River, in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, killing many people, including women and children.
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) in Osun State says the best way to fight cancer is by getting help with treatment. They are asking Nigerians to use the health insurance options the agency provides.
The Zamfara State branch of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE), led by Hajiya Hadiza Hamza Kolo, has announced the start of the second phase of the Renewed Hope Employment Initiative.