November 2024

Shortage of Radiographers Harped as Nigerian Governments Undermine Importance, Frustrate Diagnostic Sector

Korede AbdullahNovember 11, 2024019 mins

Recently, the Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria cried out over acute shortage of radiographers and sonographers, sparking concerns about the implications for Nigeria’s healthcare system. In this special report, Korede Abdullah delves into the far-reaching consequences of this shortage, exploring how it affects the quality of care and patient outcomes in Nigeria’s health sector. Healthcare…

Somali Fires Army Chief Amid al-Shabaab Threat, Tensions

MartinsNovember 11, 202402 mins

Somalia’s cabinet ministers weekend dismissed armed forces chief Ibrahim Sheikh Muhyadin Addow, appointing a successor, Maj. Gen. Odowaa Yusuf Rageh in his place. The cabinet made the change during an emergency meeting in Mogadishu amid rising political tensions in the Horn of Africa nation. Rageh, who previously served as army chief from 2020 to 2023,…

Another P&ID Case Debacle Avoidable – Fagbemi

MartinsNovember 11, 202403 mins

The Federal Government has taken proactive measures to avoid a repeat of the infamous P&ID case by inaugurating a committee to review agreements and Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) on Accelerated Gas Development Projects (AGDPs). This move was announced by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), in a…

Mpox Vaccination Plans for 17 African Countries Ongoing

Mirian GomNovember 11, 202403 mins

The World Health Organisation, (WHO) and the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) are working to implement Mpox vaccination strategies for 17 African countries grappling with high infection rates. This initiative comes after mounting challenges in controlling the outbreak through conventional public health measures. According to a statement from the Africa CDC,…

Ogun State Doctors Call Off Strike After Government Pays Revised Salaries

Korede AbdullahNovember 11, 202403 mins

Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Ogun State has officially called off its suspended strike after the state government paid the revised Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) and new minimum wage. Dr. Luqman Ogunjinmi, the state chairman of NMA, made this announcement at a press conference in Abeokuta during the weekend,…

NLC Demands Action on Economic Hardship, Minimum Wage Review, Workers’ Rights

Mirian GomNovember 11, 202403 mins

The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a strong statement demanding urgent action to address the worsening economic crisis, workers’ rights violations, and key challenges affecting Nigerian workers. In a communiqué released following their meeting in Port Harcourt on Friday, November 8, 2024, and sent to Africa Health Report,…

China Invests $5m to Support WHO’s Global Traditional Medicine Initiative

Mirian GomNovember 11, 202403 mins

China and the World Health Organisation, (WHO) have deepened their strategic partnership, committing to advance global traditional medicine initiatives. In a signing ceremony in Geneva, the Chinese government pledged US$ 5 million over five years to support the WHO’s Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine (TCIM) program, set to play a crucial role in the WHO’s…

Blackouts: Vandals Attack Lokoja-Gwagwalada Transmission Line – TCN

Rabiu Sultan AderinsolaNovember 11, 202403 mins

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported a new attack on the 330kV Lokoja-Gwagwalada transmission line, marking the latest in a series of vandalism incidents that have severely disrupted power supply across the nation. According to a statement released by Ndidi Mbah, TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, the incident occurred early Saturday morning,…

NDLEA Urges Vigilance as Agency Uncovers Attempts to Smuggle Drug to UK in Food Parcels

Juliet JacobNovember 10, 202401 mins

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has issued a strong warning to travelers and the general public following their interception of efforts to smuggle illegal drugs into the United Kingdom using food items such as tiger nuts and groundnuts. The NDLEA reported that traffickers hid the drugs within packages of tiger nuts and bags…

NDLEA Dismantles Cross-Border Drug Syndicates, Arrests 6 Kingpins

Korede AbdullahNovember 10, 2024November 10, 202404 mins

Korede Abdullah in Lagos In a major breakthrough, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully dismantled two cross-border drug trafficking syndicates, arresting six suspected drug kingpins from Adamawa, Anambra, Lagos, and Cameroon. The operation, which was months in the making, resulted in the recovery of cocaine and opioids worth billions of naira. According…

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