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.

Medical Academics Deny Strike, Reaffirm Independence from Other Unions

Mirian Gom October 15, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA) has dismissed reports that its...

Blink Often to Protect Eyes from Screen Damage – Expert Warns Nigerians Nigerian ophthalmologist advises frequent blinking to prevent screen-related eye strain

Nigerian ophthalmologist advises frequent blinking to prevent screen-related eye strain

Blink Often to Protect Eyes from Screen Damage – Expert Warns Nigerians

Mirian Gom October 14, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – A consultant community ophthalmologist, Dr. Bolarinwa Tota of the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital...

WHO Appoints Ursu as New Representative to Nigeria WHO Country Representative Dr Pavel Ursu presents credentials to Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs

WHO Country Representative Dr Pavel Ursu presents credentials to Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs

WHO Appoints Ursu as New Representative to Nigeria

Mirian Gom October 14, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation (WHO) has appointed Dr. Pavel Ursu as its new Country...

FG Rolls Out ₦6.3bn Interest-Free Loan Scheme for 21,000 Flood-Affected Nigerians Minister of state humanitarian affairs Yusuf Sununu

FG Rolls Out ₦6.3bn Interest-Free Loan Scheme for 21,000 Flood-Affected Nigerians

Mirian Gom October 13, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – More than 21,000 Nigerians recovering from flood disasters are set to receive interest-free and...

FG Flags Off Digital Learning Drive, Distributes Smart Boards to Schools Minister of Education Tunji Alausa unveiling interactive smart boards for Nigerian schools in Lagos

Minister of Education Tunji Alausa unveiling interactive smart boards for Nigerian schools in Lagos

FG Flags Off Digital Learning Drive, Distributes Smart Boards to Schools

Mirian Gom October 13, 2025

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Federal Government has launched a nationwide digital learning initiative to transform classroom teaching...

Africa Health Report: Top 10 Health Stories of the Week, 6–12 October 2025

Mirian Gom October 13, 2025

📝 Editor’s Note From Lassa fever alerts in Nigeria to the global rise of mental health and...

Aproko Doctor Warns Young Nigerians on Rising Arthritis Risk Aproko Doctor raises arthritis awareness among young Nigerians on World Arthritis Day

Aproko Doctor raises arthritis awareness among young Nigerians on World Arthritis Day

Aproko Doctor Warns Young Nigerians on Rising Arthritis Risk

Mirian Gom October 12, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – As the world marks World Arthritis Day 2025, Nigerian health influencer and physician, Dr....

EU, Germany Launch Flare4Value Project to Curb Gas Flaring in Nigeria EU and German officials at the launch of the Flare4Value gas flaring reduction project in Abuja

EU and German officials at the launch of the Flare4Value gas flaring reduction project in Abuja

EU, Germany Launch Flare4Value Project to Curb Gas Flaring in Nigeria

Mirian Gom October 12, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – The European Union (EU) and the German Embassy in Abuja have launched the German...

FG Moves to End Open Defecation in Nyanya–Mararaba Axis

Mirian Gom October 12, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Ministry of Environment has pledged to collaborate with residents and local authorities...

The Girl Who Carried Her Mother’s Secret A young girl in a faded blue dress sits on a wooden bench outside a mud-walled house, her back turned to the camera, with a small notebook beside her