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Lagos health sector short 33,000 Doctors, over 16,000 have migrated overseas, says Health Commissioner
Lagos State Government said it needed at least 33,000 medical doctors to meet the shortfall created by the huge flight…
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NEMA raises alarm over drug abuse, prostitution in Borno IDP camp
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has expressed serious concern over the rise in drug abuse, prostitution, and other social…
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Kebbi Deputy Governor calls for swift response to meningitis outbreak
The Deputy Governor of Kebbi State, Senator Umar Abubakar Tafida, has urged health officials and community leaders to act quickly…
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Shocking report reveals 70% of kids in poor countries can’t read simple text by age 10
On Wednesday, April 16, a new report sent shockwaves through the global education community. The Global Coalition for Foundational Learning…
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Neurologist urges Nigerian govt to include ADHD in health insurance
Dr Oluwasola Oke, a Consultant Paediatric-Neurologist has called for the inclusion of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD, into the National…
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NDLEA destroys 1.6 million kilograms of illicit drugs in largest-ever operation
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has destroyed approximately 1.6 million kilograms of assorted illicit substances the largest quantity…
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UK approves landmark breast cancer drug capivasertib for NHS use
A new drug that slows the spread of an aggressive, incurable type of breast cancer has been approved for use…
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Nigeria receives over 1 million doses of meningitis vaccine amid deadly outbreak
The Nigerian Government has received over one million doses of the meningococcal conjugate vaccine (Men5CV) from the Gavi-funded global stockpile…
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Funke Felix-Adejumo urges African wives to embrace their sexuality for stronger marriages
On Thursday, April 3, Bishop Funke Felix-Adejumo, co-founder of Agape Christian Ministries, boldly addressed an important topic: the need for…
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Rhodes-Vivour and Sanwo-Olu collide over new Lagos health insurance scheme
On Wednesday, April 2, the debate over Lagos State's new health insurance scheme heated up as former Labour Party (LP)…
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WHO plans major budget cuts after US withdrawal
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced plans to slash its budget by 20% following the United States’ decision to…
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FG announces public holidays for Eid-el-Fitr celebrations
On Wednesday, March 26, the Nigerian government made an exciting announcement: Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1, will be…
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Research shows watching TV can reduce heart attack, stroke risks
Researchers say watching Television, TV, for no more than one hour a day may lower the risk of heart attack,…
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Tobacco control advocates call for major increase in funding to save lives
On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, tobacco control advocates in Nigeria pressed the federal government to significantly increase funding for the…
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7 million people die from air pollution every year – WHO warns of global health crisis
On Tuesday, March 25, the World Health Organization (WHO) raised a stark alarm about the deadly impact of air pollution,…
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NAFDAC shuts down four table water factories over poor practices
On Monday, March 25, 2025, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) sealed four table water…
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Bauchi government approves Emirate Council’s decision to delay 2025 Sallah Durbar Festival
On Friday, March 21, the Bauchi State Government announced that it had approved the Bauchi Emirate Council’s decision to delay…
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Court clears charges against ex-Ooni’s wife and others in Ibadan stampede case
On Thursday, March 20, 2025, the Oyo State High Court in Ibadan dismissed murder charges against Queen Naomi Silekunola, the…
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Lassa Fever cases decline in Nigeria, fatality rate remains high – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has reported a decline in new confirmed Lassa fever cases in…
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Wumi Toriola blasts Chef T for ignoring her collaboration request
On Friday, March 14, Nigerian actress Wumi Toriola took to Instagram to publicly criticize celebrity food blogger Chef T, who…
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Imo State Council of Traditional Rulers elects new deputy chairman
On Friday, March 14, 2025, the Imo State Council of Traditional Rulers officially elected Eze Fredric Nwachukwu as its new…
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Sorrow envelopes King’s College Lagos as student dies from diphtheria outbreak
A young student from King’s College Lagos (KCL) has sadly passed away because of a diphtheria outbreak at the school.…
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15 dead in scary Lassa fever outbreak in Edo
On Tuesday, March 11, the Edo State Government shared some sad news: 15 people have passed away because of a…
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Nurses in Anambra protest low pay and poor working conditions
On Friday, March 7, nurses in Anambra State, under the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), gathered to…
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Tinubu approves employment Of 774 national health fellows to strengthen healthcare system
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday approved the employment of 774 National Health Fellows, a pivotal initiative led by the Federal…
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Onitsha drug market reopened as NAFDAC vows continued crackdown on fake drugs
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has finally announced the reopening of the Onitsha Drug…
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Native doctors in Anambra take oath to fight unethical conduct in the community
On Wednesday, March 5, 2025, native doctors operating under the association "Odinala Orumba South" gathered at the Izo Mmili shrine…
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Measles cases drop significantly, but Katsina and Jigawa remain hotspots
On Wednesday, March 5, 2025, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) reported 627 suspected measles cases across…
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Benin women protest over the murder of pregnant housewife by her husband
A group of women, organized under the Concerned Market Women association, took to the streets of Benin City on Monday…
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NAFDAC blacklists Indian firm over importation of dangerous opioids
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has blacklisted Indian pharmaceutical company Aveo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Limited…
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NAFDAC DG: My life and that of some staff being threatened
Director General of the National Agency for Foods, Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof Mojisola Adeyeye has raised the alarm…
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Pope Francis spends one-week mark in hospital for pneumonia
Pope Francis spent another night without incident, the Vatican said on Friday, marking a week in the hospital for the 88-year-old pontiff…
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Kano hospital faces increasing danger as phone-snatching, crime rise around hospital area
Recently, a major hospital in Kano, Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital (MMSH), has been dealing with a growing problem of crime…
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Trump’s USAID closure shocks Africa, sparks fears over health and education aid
The decision by former U.S. President Donald Trump to shut down the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has…
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Nigerian govt targets elimination of cervical cancer by 2030
The Federal Government of Nigeria has set a goal to eliminate cervical cancer by 2030, aligning with the World Health…
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Toyin Lawani reveals spine degeneration and enduring back pain from epidural side effects
On Tuesday, February 11, 2025, renowned fashion and beauty entrepreneur Toyin Lawani took to social media to share a personal…
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Reps urge FG to declare health sector emergency due to power crisis at UCH
On Wednesday, February 12, 2025, the House of Representatives called on the Nigerian government to declare a state of emergency…
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Japa syndrome’ will end soon, Nigerian govt assures
The Minister of State for Health, Dr Iziaq Salako, has assured that the mass emigration of healthcare professionals, referred to…
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Lassa Fever cases decline in Nigeria as death toll rises
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has reported a decline in confirmed Lassa fever cases for the…
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UCH Ibadan refutes report of patients bringing generators to power wards
The University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan, has refuted the report of its wards being powered with generating sets from patients.…
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