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Nigeria receives first shipment of mpox vaccines from US
Nigeria is set to receive its first shipment of mpox vaccines today, comprising 11,200 doses donated by the United States…
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Akwa Ibom communities cry out over shortage of family planning commodities
Communities in Akwa Ibom State are sounding the alarm over the growing shortage of Family Planning (FP) commodities in rural…
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Cross River State extends maternity leave to six months to promote breastfeeding
On Thursday, December 19, the Government of Cross River State announced that it has extended the maternity leave for nursing…
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Nigeria’s immunisation efforts hindered by delayed budget releases, experts warn
On Wednesday, December 18, health advocates raised alarm about the ongoing delays in releasing funds for Nigeria’s immunisation programmes, which…
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APSMAN President urges Nigeria to create a regulatory board for aesthetic medicine
Medical aestheticians in Nigeria are calling on the Federal Government to establish a regulatory board for aesthetic medicine to ensure…
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Lagos medical university to boost production of healthcare professionals – Abayomi
On Saturday, December 14, Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi, shared exciting plans for the Lagos University of Medicine…
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19.2 million Nigerians now have health insurance – Official
On Monday, December 16, the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) revealed that 19.2 million Nigerians are now enrolled in health…
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Centre donates machine to FCTA to fight cervical cancer and improve women’s health
On Monday, December 16, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) took an important step in the fight against cervical cancer…
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Lagos signs organ transplantation bill, 4 others
The Attorney-General of Lagos State and the Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, SAN, says the Human Organ and Tissue Transplantation…
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Emir Sanusi advises daughters to retaliate if their husbands slap them
On Monday, December 9, the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, shared his strong stance on domestic violence, revealing that…
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Tragic: Taraba Governor’s sister dies from gunshot wounds after attack in Kente village
On Sunday, December 8, Atsi Kefas, the younger sister of Taraba State Governor Darius Ishaku, tragically passed away from gunshot…
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FG dismisses COVID-19 variant claims, reassures Nigerians
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has dismissed reports of the presence of the COVID-19 variant known as…
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Ebonyi government unveils health plans, confirms 48 lassa fever cases in 2024
The Ebonyi State Government has announced ambitious plans to improve healthcare access and tackle disease outbreaks, including the establishment of…
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Anambra records 3,138 new HIV cases in 10 months
The Anambra State Aids Control Agency, ANSACA, says no fewer than 3,138 tested positive out of 257,953 individuals tested for…
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Governor Adeleke celebrates the potential of persons with disabilities on World Disabilities Day
On Tuesday, December 3, 2024, Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State emphasized that persons with disabilities (PWDs) have the ability…
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Davido celebrates Belgium’s move to legalize health insurance for sex workers
Nigerian music superstar Davido has expressed his excitement over Belgium’s historic decision to legalize health insurance for sex workers, making…
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Nigeria’s preterm babies face struggle for survival as medical costs soar
Shakira Abubakar, a resident of Ogijo, a border town between Lagos and Ogun states, was thrilled when she found out…
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Nigeria plans bold action to fight malaria and antimicrobial resistance – Muhammad Pate
On Sunday, December 3, Nigeria's Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, shared exciting new plans to tackle…
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NAFDAC rejects Lagos claim about sachet water destruction video
On Sunday, December 3, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) responded to a viral video…
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Lagos celebrates big milestone in HIV treatment for over 120,000 residents
On Tuesday, December 3, the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA) shared exciting news: over 120,000 people in Lagos are…
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Niger enrolls 1,000 out-of-school children in health insurance scheme
On Friday, November 22, the Niger State government took a big step in helping out-of-school children by enrolling 1,000 young…
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Africa’s Abuja Declaration: The urgent call for healthcare reform and why it matters now
In 2001, leaders from 53 African countries met in Abuja, Nigeria, and made a big promise: they would spend at…
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Residents of Gwarinpa lament unfinished General Hospital, 10 years after construction began
Residents of Gwarinpa, a large community in Abuja, are expressing frustration over the prolonged construction of the Gwarinpa General Hospital,…
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Borno introduces new salary structure for doctors to strengthen healthcare system
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, announced a major policy change on Thursday, November 21, declaring that starting December 1, medical…
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Nigeria must prepare for future pandemics and epidemics, say health experts
Experts have emphasized that Nigeria must strengthen its health systems and local institutions to effectively handle disease outbreaks and protect…
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NAFDAC busts fake alcohol packaging factory in Lagos, seizes N2 billion worth of contraband
On Thursday, November 21, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) successfully raided a factory in…
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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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