By: Dr. James Bwala Today, October 12, 2026, marks a remarkable moment in the history of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital. The emergence of Professor Faruk Buba as the new Chief Medical Director is not merely an administrative transition; it is a significant development…

New findings from the largest-ever study of Lassa fever disease burden are expected to shape vaccine research, outbreak preparedness and community engagement across West Africa, as health authorities and research partners move to address critical gaps in understanding the disease. The findings from the ENABLE…

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has received 105 Nigerians rescued from cybercrime operations in Ghana, as authorities intensify cross-border efforts to dismantle criminal networks exploiting vulnerable people through deceptive recruitment and overseas employment schemes. The returnees were among 119…

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged the Federal Government to increase funding for mental healthcare, expand health insurance coverage and enforce safeguards against the discrimination and abuse of persons living with mental health conditions, warning that existing laws and policies must translate into…