Health
This category covers public health, healthcare services, medical research, and wellness issues affecting communities across Benue State and beyond. It reports on diseases, health policies, interventions, and developments within the healthcare sector. It provides reliable information that promotes awareness, informed decision-making, and improved health outcomes for individuals and communities.
Benue Doctor D!es of Suspected Lassa Fever, Resetting State’s Outbreak-Free Countdown
A senior doctor with APIN in Konshisha LGA has died from Lassa fever complications, according to health authorities, forcing Benue to restart its outbreak monitoring cycle just as it neared elimination status.
Kwande Chairman, Makurdi LGA Chair Lead Compassionate Hospital Visit in Benue, Provides ₦2.2m Support to Patients
Kwande LGA Chairman, Rt. Hon. Vitalis Neji, visited Bishop Murray Hospital, donating funds to patients undergoing treatment and clearing some medical bills to ease financial burdens.
Gboko Mother Dies Following Emergency Delivery of Triplets in Makurdi
A woman from Gboko, Benue State, has died after delivering premature triplets through a cesarean section. The newborns are currently receiving specialized care in incubators at FMC Apir, Makurdi.
Girls Selling Ova for N150,000 to Fund Lifestyles, Plateau Commission Says
The Plateau State Gender and Equal Opportunity Commission says young women, including tertiary students, are selling their egg cells for between N120,000 and N150,000, prompting a statewide awareness campaign.
Gboko Health Authorities Seize 20,000 Crates of Expired Coca-Cola from Main Market
Health authorities in Gboko have removed 20,000 crates of expired Coca-Cola products from the town's main market after inspectors discovered the drinks had allegedly expired since 2024, raising concerns over consumer safety.
NMCN Urges Pioneer MOAUM Nursing Graduates to Uphold Ethics, Professional Conduct
The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria has urged the pioneer Nursing Science graduates of MOAUM, Makurdi, to uphold ethics, compassion and professionalism as they begin their careers in healthcare.
DOCTOR RECOUNTS 'RETURN TO LIFE' AFTER SURVIVING SEVERE LASSA FEVER IN BENUE
Dr. Ijiko Bartholomew Eche has shared an emotional account of surviving Lassa fever and allegedly regaining consciousness during dialysis treatment, as family, clergy and medical colleagues gathered for a thanksgiving service in Benue State.
BSUTH OPENS APPLICATIONS FOR RESIDENT DOCTORS ACROSS SEVEN SPECIALTIES
Benue State University Teaching Hospital, Makurdi, has announced vacancies for Resident Doctors in seven medical specialties, outlining eligibility criteria and a two-week application window for interested candidates.
BISHOP MURRAY MEDICAL CENTRE RECEIVES LONG-ACTING HIV PREVENTION INJECTION, AWAITS FG APPROVAL
Bishop Murray Medical Centre in Makurdi has received Lenacapavir, a long-acting HIV prevention injection, but says it will not begin administration until it gets official approval from the Federal Government.
BSUTH MAKURDI OPENS RECRUITMENT FOR BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERS, APPLICATIONS CLOSE MAY 8, 2026
The Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH), Makurdi, has opened recruitment for Biomedical Engineers and Senior Biomedical Engineers. Applications close on May 8, 2026, with candidates required to meet specified academic and professional qualifications.