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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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Jaruma reveals marriage was a response to criticism over selling sex products
Controversial self-proclaimed sex therapist Hauwa Mohammed, known as Jaruma, has opened up about her marriage and the reasons behind it.
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Chude Jideonwo claims Nigeria’s biggest filmmakers are predominantly Yoruba
Media personality Chude Jideonwo has asserted that Nigeria’s most prominent filmmakers are largely from the Yoruba ethnic group.
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Adamawa confirms 12 deaths from cholera outbreak
The Adamawa State government on Sunday confirmed the outbreak of cholera in the state, the disease outbreak has so far…
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Adeboye encourages couples to keep romance alive in marriage
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, has emphasized the importance of maintaining romance…
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Nigeria moves to tackle Sickle Cell disease amidst rising concerns
A groundbreaking study has exposed glaring gaps in Nigeria's management of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), prompting calls for a unified…
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PZ Cussons plans to exit Africa due to Naira depreciation
PZ Cussons Plc, the parent company of PZ Cussons Nigeria, has announced plans to sell its African subsidiaries, primarily due…
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Beans becoming too expensive for average Nigerians
Beans, once a staple food and affordable source of protein for many families in Nigeria, are now slipping off dinner…
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Nigeria can save lives by fortifying Maggi, other bouillon cubes – Report
In a recent report by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, titled “A Race to Nourish a Warming World,” it…
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Red Cross seeks $2.5 million to help flood victims in Borno
On Tuesday, September 17, the Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) announced that they are asking for $2.5 million in donations…
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New healthcare centers coming to Niger State with N260 million support
On Tuesday, September 17, the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) announced that they have given ₦260 million to…
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MPox: NCDC reports higher infection among males in Nigeria
Statistics obtained from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention have shown that more males are getting infected with…
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Mpox kills two as Cameroon records six new cases
Cases of the Mpox virus have killed two people in Cameroon since April with six further and 40 other suspected…
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NAFDAC warns young Nigerians about unsafe soap and medicines
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has recently warned people in Nigeria about a popular…
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NCDC reports 55 confirmed Mpox cases in Nigeria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has announced that there are 55 confirmed cases of Monkeypox (Mpox)…
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