Health

The Minister of Health, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, has disclosed that Nigeria registered a total of 66,241 licensed medical doctors in 2024. The announcement was made during a sectoral press briefing in Abuja, where the minister emphasized ongoing efforts to improve healthcare workforce capacity, tackle brain drain, and enhance service delivery across the country.

As the world marks Breastfeeding Week, health advocates are calling on governments and stakeholders to invest in stronger health systems and create supportive environments for breastfeeding mothers. Emphasising the long-term health and economic benefits of breastfeeding, experts stress the need for policies that protect maternal rights, ensure access to quality healthcare, and promote breastfeeding-friendly workplaces and communities.

The Federal Government has committed to gazetting the long-awaited Nurses’ Scheme of Service within four weeks, as part of a series of measures aimed at addressing key demands by the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM).

UNICEF has called for increased support for breastfeeding mothers in Nigeria, highlighting that while 90% of Nigerian women initiate breastfeeding, many lack the resources and guidance to sustain it exclusively for the recommended duration. The agency emphasized the importance of creating enabling environments — including workplace policies and community support systems — to promote optimal breastfeeding practices that are critical for child survival and development.

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