The Veterinary Council of Nigeria (VCN) has commenced a three-day training programme on public procurement processes and procedures for its management staff as part of efforts to strengthen institutional capacity and promote compliance with procurement regulations. The training, themed “Understanding the Public Procurement Process and Procedure,” is designed to enhance participants’ knowledge of procurement laws,...
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FG Boosts Sickle Cell Diagnosis and Treatment to Close Survival Gap
​Action Reinforces Tinubu’s Vision for an Equitable, Resilient Health System ABUJA, NIGERIA — The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to providing equitable, high-quality sickle cell care for all Nigerians, regardless of their location or socioeconomic status. Speaking at the 2026 World Sickle Cell Day Press Briefing in Abuja, the Coordinating Minister of Health and...
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VCN Seeks Stronger Partnership with NDLEA as Marwa Assures Enhanced Collaboration
‎The President of the Veterinary Council of Nigeria (VCN), Professor Mathew Adamu, on Tuesday led a high-level delegation on a courtesy visit to the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General Mohammed Buba Marwa (Rtd.), at the Agency’s headquarters in Abuja.‎‎The VCN delegation was received on arrival by the...
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Private Funds Needed to Power Nigeria’s Health Centers, Says FG
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to providing reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity across Nigerian healthcare facilities by leveraging strategic partnerships with the private sector, development finance institutions, and commercial investors. Speaking at the National Healthcare Electrification Investor Matchmaking Forum in Lagos, the Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq...
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VCN President Congratulates Yobe Acting SSG, Pays Courtesy Visit
‎The President of the Veterinary Council of Nigeria (VCN), Prof. Mathew Adamu, represented by the Vice President, Prof. Halima Idrisa Gambo, on Wednesday paid a courtesy visit to the newly appointed Acting Secretary to the State Government (SSG) of Yobe State, Dr. Mohammed Goje, at his office in Damaturu.‎‎The visit was aimed at formally conveying...
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FG, Imo State Government Sign Historic MoU to Upgrade General Hospital Okigwe to Federal Medical Centre‎
‎‎ In a landmark move aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery and expanding access to specialist medical services, the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Imo State Government for the takeover and upgrade of the General Hospital, Okigwe, to a Federal Medical Centre (FMC).‎‎Speaking at the ceremony...
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Teenage pregnancy fuelling obstetric fistula in Nigeria – Gem Hub
Nigeria’s high rate of teenage pregnancy is worsening cases of obstetric fistula, health advocates warned on Friday, saying poor maternal healthcare and delays in emergency treatment continue to leave many young women with preventable childbirth injuries. The warning came from Nigerian non-governmental organisation Gem Hub Initiative as the world marked the International Day to End...
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Late sickle cell diagnosis killing Nigerian children – Prof Nnodu
By Prosper Okoye Delayed diagnosis of sickle cell disease is contributing to preventable deaths among Nigerian children, researcher Obiageli E. Nnodu said on Thursday.Nnodu, principal investigator and director of the Centre of Excellence for Sickle Cell Disease Research and Training, spoke at the 2026 World Sickle Cell Day commemoration in Abuja.She said many Nigerian parents...
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Nigeria’s Blue Economy in Focus as VCN Inducts 32 Veterinary Doctors at JOSTUM‎
The Veterinary Council of Nigeria (VCN) has inducted 32 graduands of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi into the veterinary profession during the 17th Oath-Taking and Induction Ceremony for Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) graduands, held on Friday at the Richard Kimbir Senate Building of the University.‎‎The Registrar of the Veterinary Council of Nigeria, Dr. Fadipe...
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7th May, 2026- Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment To Implement AHWFI Charter.
‎‎‎–Calls for a New Compact on Health Workforce Mobility,‎‎Nigeria has declared its readiness to actualize the Africa Health Workforce Investment Charter, reaffirming to demonstrate this commitment through policy, investment, and accountability.‎‎Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako, made this declaration when delivering an opening remarks at the 2nd Africa Health...