Mirian Gom

Gom Mirian AHR Senior Correspondent, has over 8 years’ experience reporting on health, crime, education, investigations, and development issues across Nigeria and Africa. With dual degrees in Economics, she combines analytical skill with compelling storytelling. Widely recognised for her public health and humanitarian reporting, she earned a Nestlé Award nomination for compelling human-interest journalism. Follow her on Twitter @mirian_linus.

Kano Seeks More Diphtheria Vaccines as Outbreak Claims Dozens of Lives Health workers vaccinating children during Kano's diphtheria response campaign.

Health workers vaccinating children during Kano's diphtheria response campaign.

Kano Seeks More Diphtheria Vaccines as Outbreak Claims Dozens of Lives

Mirian Gom August 26, 2026

KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Government has appealed to the Federal Government for additional diphtheria vaccines...

FCTA, UNICEF Push Food Nutrition Programme Ownership FCTA, UNICEF Urge Area Councils to Own Food Nutrition Programme

FCTA, UNICEF Push Food Nutrition Programme Ownership

Mirian Gom August 25, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The FCTA food nutrition programme has received renewed backing as the Federal Capital Territory...

Red Cross Condemns Attacks on Ebola Response Workers Red Cross volunteers respond to Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo amid security challenges.

Red Cross volunteers respond to Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo amid security challenges.

Red Cross Condemns Attacks on Ebola Response Workers

Mirian Gom August 24, 2026

KINSHASA, DR Congo – The Ebola response attacks in the Democratic Republic of Congo have intensified concerns...

Sokoto Donates ₦100m to Banditry, Boat Crash Victims Senator Aliyu Wamakko presents relief materials to families affected by the Gorau boat accident and bandit attacks in Sokoto State.

Senator Aliyu Wamakko presents relief materials to families affected by the Gorau boat accident and bandit attacks in Sokoto State.

Sokoto Donates ₦100m to Banditry, Boat Crash Victims

Mirian Gom August 24, 2026

SOKOTO, Nigeria – The Sokoto relief donation has exceeded ₦100 million as the state government provides financial...

AHR’s Top 10 Health & Development Stories, 17- 23 August 2026 AHR’s Top 10 health stories the week

AHR’s Top 10 Health & Development Stories, 17- 23 August 2026

Mirian Gom August 24, 2026

✍️ Editor’s Note This week’s top health and development stories reveal a world confronting both urgent health...

Made in Nigeria Office Rejects ICPC Fake Agency Claim George Nwabueze responds to allegations against the Made in Nigeria Project Office.

Made in Nigeria Office Rejects ICPC Fake Agency Claim

Mirian Gom August 23, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Made in Nigeria Project Office has rejected allegations by the Independent Corrupt Practices...

Tinubu Revives National Library After 18 Years The National Library Headquarters complex in Abuja set for completion after FEC funding approval.

The National Library Headquarters complex in Abuja set for completion after FEC funding approval.

Tinubu Revives National Library After 18 Years

Mirian Gom August 23, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Library Abuja project is set for completion after the Federal Executive Council...

May & Baker Backs Local Drug Manufacturing Against Counterfeits May & Baker Managing Director Patrick Ajah speaks on combating counterfeit medicines in Nigeria.