The WHO says 1.4 billion people globally live with hypertension in 2024, but fewer than 25% have it under control. Nigeria is among those with treatment rates as low as 10%, raising alarm among health experts.
The Federal Government has begun investigating a mysterious flesh-eating disease in Adamawa that has killed seven people and infected dozens more, with experts suspecting Buruli ulcer.
The UN’s plan to close UNAIDS by 2026 threatens to derail Africa’s HIV response. With Nigeria home to 1.9 million people living with HIV, experts warn of setbacks without the agency’s leadership.
On Friday, Wike addressed the striking doctors, stating: “I have signed all the doctors’ requests on my table today.”
Among NARD’s grievances are non-release of the 2025 Medical Residency Training Fund, salary arrears under the revised Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS), delays in payment of specialist and hazard allowances, and non-recognition or non-issuance of post-graduate certificates.
