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 to Enrol 6,000 TB Patients in Health Insurance Scheme

Mirian Gom May 14, 2026

KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency has announced plans to enrol at least...

NCDC Warns as Lassa Fever Deaths Rise Across Nigeria Health workers respond as Lassa fever kills 162 Nigerians in 2025

NCDC Warns as Lassa Fever Deaths Rise Across Nigeria

Mirian Gom May 14, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has raised alarm over rising deaths...

Benue Launches Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Injection Kenyan health workers prepare rollout of new HIV prevention drug

Benue Launches Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Injection

Mirian Gom May 13, 2026

MAKURDI, Nigeria – The Benue State Government launches Lenacapavir, a long-acting HIV prevention injection, in a major...

FG Begins Major Overhaul of Nigeria’s Rehabilitation System FG Begins Overhaul of Nigeria’s Rehabilitation System

FG Begins Major Overhaul of Nigeria’s Rehabilitation System

Mirian Gom May 13, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and health stakeholders begin plans to...

MSF Warns Funding Cuts Are Worsening Nigeria’s Health Crisis MSF health workers treat malnourished children at a medical facility in northern Nigeria.

MSF health workers treat malnourished children at a medical facility in northern Nigeria.

MSF Warns Funding Cuts Are Worsening Nigeria’s Health Crisis

Mirian Gom May 13, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Humanitarian organisation Médecins Sans Frontières warns that deepening global funding cuts are pushing Nigeria’s...

UUTH Boss Begs Doctors to End Strike After EFCC Row UUTH Chief Medical Director Ememabasi Bassey addresses journalists over doctors’ strike in Uyo.

UUTH Chief Medical Director Ememabasi Bassey addresses journalists over doctors’ strike in Uyo.

UUTH Boss Begs Doctors to End Strike After EFCC Row

Mirian Gom May 13, 2026

UYO, Nigeria – The Chief Medical Director of the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Ememabasi Bassey, appeals...

Mob Burns Doctor’s SUV Over False Kidnap Allegation Burnt Lexus SUV after mob attacks US-based Nigerian doctor in Ibadan over false kidnapping allegation.

Burnt Lexus SUV after mob attacks US-based Nigerian doctor in Ibadan over false kidnapping allegation.

Mob Burns Doctor’s SUV Over False Kidnap Allegation

Mirian Gom May 13, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Oyo State Police Command rescues a United States-based Nigerian doctor from a violent...

UN Demands Probe into Nigerian Airstrike Civilian Killings UN rights chief Volker Türk calls for investigation into reported civilian deaths from airstrikes in Nigeria.

UN rights chief Volker Türk calls for investigation into reported civilian deaths from airstrikes in Nigeria.

UN Demands Probe into Nigerian Airstrike Civilian Killings

Mirian Gom May 13, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The United Nations calls for independent investigations into reports that Nigerian and Chadian airstrikes...

Court Jails Ex-Power Minister 75 Years Over ₦22bn Fraud Former Power Minister Saleh Mamman convicted over alleged ₦22bn fraud linked to hydroelectric projects.