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Peter Obi urges students to read more, create the next Achebe
On Tuesday, November 19, former Governor of Anambra State and 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi shared his concerns about the…
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Kidnapped UNICEF nurses escapes ISWAP captivity after six years
A Nigerian nurse, Alice Loksha, abducted by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in 2018, has regained her freedom…
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Governors’ wives seek implementation of 6 months maternity leave policy
The Nigerian Governors’ Wives Forum , NGWF, has called on Governors and State Legislators to implement the six months Pay…
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Ogun state concessions specialist hospitals to private partners
The Ogun State Government has officially handed over its 250-bed specialist hospital in Abeokuta to Viewpoint Health Management Services Limited…
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WHO warn of surge in diabetes cases in Africa, urges immediate actions
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has projected a dramatic rise in diabetes cases in Africa, warning that the number of…
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Diabetes crisis: Over six million people suffer as healthcare costs soar in Nigeria
Over six million Nigerians living with diabetes are facing a life-threatening situation as healthcare costs continue to rise sharply, making…
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Concern grows as 684,000 Nigerians die from preventable diseases every year
On Thursday, November 14, experts raised alarms about the rising number of deaths from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Nigeria, with…
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Nigeria launches free cesarean initiative to combat maternal mortality among vulnerable women
The Nigerian Federal Ministry of Health has introduced a new initiative to offer free cesarean sections to impoverished and vulnerable…
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Ufuma community asks Governor Soludo for help with land dispute
The Ufuma community in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State is seeking the assistance of Governor Prof. Chukwuma…
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Nigeria halts mpox vacccination campaign amid 500% case surge in Africa
Nigeria has suspended its planned Mpox vaccination campaign as Africa grapples with a staggering 500% increase in confirmed Mpox cases…
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Kidnapped Kaduna medical doctor released after 10-Month captivity
Dr. Ganiyat Popoola, a resident medical doctor at the National Eye Centre in Kaduna State, has been freed after spending…
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US detects H5N1 bird flu in a pig for the first time
H5N1 bird flu was confirmed in a pig on a backyard farm in Oregon, the first detection of the virus…
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Health sector crisis deepens as JOHESU embarks on 7-day warning strike
Nigeria's healthcare system faces another challenge as the Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Health Care Professionals (JOHESU) begins…
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Climate change worsening air pollution and health risks in Nigeria – Minister Ali Pate
On Thursday, October 24, at the Future of Health Conference, Nigeria's Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Mohammad Pate,…
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Diphtheria claims 1,191 lives in Nigeria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported that diphtheria has sadly claimed the lives of at least 1,191…
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Kwara launches free breast, cervical cancer screening
On Tuesday, October 22, the Kwara State Government encouraged women to regularly undergo breast and cervical cancer screenings to help…
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Nigeria reports eight new cases of mpox in one week
In the week of October 7 to October 13, Nigeria recorded eight new cases of mpox, with no reported deaths…
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Edo reports 240 cases of Lassa fever and 21 deaths in four months
On Monday, October 22, Dr. Joseph Okoeguale, a medical doctor and director at the Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital in Edo…
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WHO declares Egypt malaria-free after nearly a century of efforts
On Sunday, October 20, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially certified Egypt as malaria-free, marking a significant milestone in a…
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Nigeria rolls out malaria vaccine to combat high disease burden
Nigeria has taken a significant leap forward in its fight against malaria, with the arrival of 846,000 doses of the…
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Dietician encourages Nigerians to eat more fruits, vegetables to prevent colon cancer
On Wednesday, October 16, in Abeokuta, dietician Esther Oyewole shared an important message: adding more fruits and vegetables to our…
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Ondo health workers threaten strike over government neglect
Nigeria's healthcare sector is facing another crisis as the Ondo State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Allied Health Professionals…
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Shinkafi-Bagudu becomes first African President of International cancer control union
Dr. Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu, a Nigerian doctor and former first lady of Kebbi State, has made history by being elected as…
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Katsina enrolls over 380,000 in contributory healthcare scheme
The Katsina State Government has successfully enrolled 386,289 individuals into its contributory healthcare scheme. Nasir Lawal, the Director of Planning,…
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2024 World Sight Day: FG reaffirms commitment to address vision issues in children
On Friday, October 11, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare Muhammad Pate emphasized the importance of protecting children from…
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FG urges health agencies to prioritize goals in 2025 budget
On Friday, October 11, the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare in Nigeria called on health agencies and teaching…
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Transform Health Fund raises $111 million to support healthtech startups
On Friday, October 11, AfricInvest announced the successful closing of its Transform Health Fund (THF), raising an impressive $111 million,…
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Nigeria reports six new confirmed cases of Mpox
Nigeria has confirmed six new cases of Mpox, with no reported deaths, during the week of September 22 to 29.…
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Autoimmune diseases: Exciting progress with donor cell therapy
In an exciting medical breakthrough, a new donor cell therapy has successfully helped patients with serious autoimmune diseases achieve lasting…
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Ololade Ayelabola breaks world record for longest catwalk
Ololade Ayelabola, a student at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), has set a new Guinness World Record (GWR) for the…
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Nigeria faces worrying rise in cholera cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported a big increase in cholera cases in 2024, with suspected cases…
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NMEP recommends treatment for uncomplicated malaria in NIgeria
The National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) of the Federal Ministry of Health has recommended Artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs) for the…
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WHO approves first diagnostic test for Mpox, boosting global response
The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the first diagnostic test for mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, marking a significant…
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Lagos to ban single-use plastics, sachet water from January 2025
The Lagos State Government on Thursday announced its plans to ban the circulation of single-use plastics, and sachet water, among…
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World Heart Day: Over 20.5m people die from heart diseases every year – Expert
In observance of World Heart Day on September 29, Professor Augustine Odili, President of the Nigerian Cardiac Society, highlighted that…
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Nigeria sees decrease in Mpox cases
Nigeria has reported a decline in Mpox cases, with three confirmed cases recorded during week 38, from September 16 to…
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Leaders express condolences to Governor Eno after the passing of his wife
On Friday, September 27, President Bola Tinubu, the Northern States Governors’ Forum, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and First Lady…
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BREAKING: First Lady of Akwa Ibom, Patience Umo Eno, has passed away
The Akwa Ibom State Government has announced the heartbreaking news of the death of Pastor Mrs. Patience Umo Eno, the…
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Darkoo shares relief after coming out to her parents
British-Nigerian rapper and singer Oluwafisayo Isa, known as Darkoo, has expressed how sharing her sexuality with her parents lifted a…
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TG Omori promises fans he’ll be back in 2025 after kidney transplant
On Monday, September 23, popular music video director ThankGod Jesam, better known as TG Omori, told his fans he plans…
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