The Plateau State Government has mobilised drugs and medical supplies to health facilities treating patients affected by a diphtheria outbreak. Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has directed the immediate deployment of drugs and other medical commodities to facilities managing diphtheria patients across the state. The Director-General of the Plateau State Drug and Medical Commodity Management…
The Plateau State Government has ordered the temporary closure of all schools across the state over a suspected diphtheria outbreak. The directive covers all public and private primary and secondary schools and takes effect from Monday, September 7, 2026. Governor Caleb Mutfwang issued the directive as part of urgent measures to prevent further transmission of…
Seven miners have died after a mining pit collapsed at Kassa community in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. The collapse occurred on Wednesday evening while mining activities were taking place at the site. Several other miners were reportedly injured. According to a resident, Albert Danlami, the incident happened at about 7pm when…
The Plateau State Government has launched the 2026 World Breastfeeding Week in Jos, calling on families, employers, religious leaders, health workers, and development partners to build an environment where breastfeeding is protected and supported at every level of society. The official launch took place at the Ministry of Health Conference Hall, J.D. Gomwalk Secretariat, with…
The Plateau State Government has strengthened its emergency response to a cholera outbreak that has claimed 14 lives and affected four local government areas. State authorities said 441 suspected cases have been recorded in 127 communities over the past two months. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Nicholas Ba’amlong, disclosed the figures during a press briefing in…
Gunmen launched another attack on the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in Kuru, Plateau State, late Wednesday. Security operatives fought back and killed one suspected attacker during the exchange of gunfire. The attack happened around 11 p.m. However, the gunmen failed to enter the institute after security personnel responded quickly. The incident…
The Plateau State Government is strengthening support for people living with sickle cell disease. Plateau State has announced plans to establish a sickle cell registry and expand health insurance coverage for patients across the state. The initiative aims to improve access to diagnosis, treatment and long-term care while ensuring better coordination of healthcare services for…
A pastor and three members of his family were killed after gunmen attacked a Plateau community late Sunday night. Gunmen stormed Gako Village in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State at about 11 p.m., killing Reverend Ayuba Choji, his wife Chundung Ayuba, and their two children, Cyril and Endurance Ayuba. Residents said the attackers…
Fresh attacks in Plateau State have left families grieving and communities living in fear. At least six people were killed and several others injured after coordinated attacks on two communities in Plateau State. The incidents happened in Shonun community of Riyom Local Government Area and Hurum in Gashish District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area….
A funeral meant for mourning turned into a flashpoint for protest. The death toll from last Sunday’s deadly attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos, has risen to 33, after several victims succumbed to injuries in the hospital. The figure, up from an earlier count of 28, was disclosed by Jeremiah Satmak, Chief of Staff at Government…
