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.

FG Moves to Decriminalise Attempted Suicide Through Mental Health Act Amendment Federal officials unveil medical equipment and ambulances during the launch of the ₦10 billion maternal healthcare support programme in Bauchi State.

Federal officials unveil medical equipment and ambulances during the launch of the ₦10 billion maternal healthcare support programme in Bauchi State.

FG Moves to Decriminalise Attempted Suicide Through Mental Health Act Amendment

Mirian Gom August 19, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved an amendment to the National Mental Health...

Scotland Confirms Isolated Mad Cow Disease Case, Says No Risk to Food Chain

Scotland Confirms Isolated Mad Cow Disease Case, Rules Out Food Safety Risk

Scotland Confirms Isolated Mad Cow Disease Case, Says No Risk to Food Chain

Mirian Gom August 19, 2026

SCOTLAND – Scottish authorities have confirmed a case of classical Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), commonly known as...

DRC Ebola Cases Rise Above 5,000 as Africa CDC Warns of Continued Transmission Risk Health officials conducting Ebola awareness campaigns in Lagos communities.

Health officials conducting Ebola awareness campaigns in Lagos communities.

DRC Ebola Cases Rise Above 5,000 as Africa CDC Warns of Continued Transmission Risk

Mirian Gom August 19, 2026

DRC, Congo – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) says confirmed Ebola cases...

Kano Bans IV Fluid Administration, Blood Transfusions at Patent Medicine Stores

Mirian Gom August 19, 2026

KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Government has prohibited patent medicine stores from administering intravenous (IV) fluids...

Residents Call for Urgent Upgrade of Gwagwalada Livestock Market Over Public Health Concerns Unsanitary conditions at Anagada Livestock Market in Gwagwalada, Abuja.

Unsanitary conditions at Anagada Livestock Market in Gwagwalada, Abuja.

Residents Call for Urgent Upgrade of Gwagwalada Livestock Market Over Public Health Concerns

Mirian Gom August 18, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Residents of Gwagwalada Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have called for...

Electricity Now One of Biggest Costs of Running Hospitals Rising Electricity Costs Threaten Healthcare Delivery, Hospital Operators Warn

Electricity Now One of Biggest Costs of Running Hospitals

Mirian Gom August 17, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – Healthcare operators have warned that rising electricity tariffs and increasing operating costs are placing...

Nigeria Customs Hands Over 399 Seized Rifles to NSA

Mirian Gom August 17, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has handed over 399 seized rifles and hundreds of...

EU Approves €1.5m Cholera Support for Nigeria in €2.3m Regional Emergency Funding EU and Nigerian representatives discussing pharmaceutical manufacturing partnership.

EU and Nigerian representatives discussing pharmaceutical manufacturing partnership.

EU Approves €1.5m Cholera Support for Nigeria in €2.3m Regional Emergency Funding

Mirian Gom August 17, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The European Commission has approved €2.3 million in emergency humanitarian assistance for Nigeria, Cameroon,...

Nigeria’s Inflation Drops to 15.43% in July as Food Prices Continue to Rise – NBS NBS report shows Nigeria’s inflation rate drops to 18.02 percent in September 2025

NBS report shows Nigeria’s inflation rate drops to 18.02 percent in September 2025

Nigeria’s Inflation Drops to 15.43% in July as Food Prices Continue to Rise – NBS

Mirian Gom August 17, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s headline inflation rate declined to 15.43 per cent in July 2026 from 15.91...

Governor Otti Approves N31m Relief Package for 31 Abia Returnees from South Africa Governor Otti Approves N31 Million Relief for 31 Abia Returnees From South Africa

Governor Otti Approves N31 Million Relief for 31 Abia Returnees From South Africa

Governor Otti Approves N31m Relief Package for 31 Abia Returnees from South Africa

Mirian Gom August 16, 2026

UMUAHIA, Nigeria – Abia State Governor Dr Alex Otti has approved an immediate relief package of N1...

Mirian Gom

FG Moves to Decriminalise Attempted Suicide Through Mental Health Act Amendment

Scotland Confirms Isolated Mad Cow Disease Case, Says No Risk to Food Chain

DRC Ebola Cases Rise Above 5,000 as Africa CDC Warns of Continued Transmission Risk

Kano Bans IV Fluid Administration, Blood Transfusions at Patent Medicine Stores

Residents Call for Urgent Upgrade of Gwagwalada Livestock Market Over Public Health Concerns

Electricity Now One of Biggest Costs of Running Hospitals

Nigeria Customs Hands Over 399 Seized Rifles to NSA

EU Approves €1.5m Cholera Support for Nigeria in €2.3m Regional Emergency Funding

Nigeria’s Inflation Drops to 15.43% in July as Food Prices Continue to Rise – NBS

Governor Otti Approves N31m Relief Package for 31 Abia Returnees from South Africa

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