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Nigeria reiterates commitment to supporting teaching hospitals
The Federal Government of Nigeria has vowed to support the training of medical professionals in teaching hospitals and other tertiary…
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World Water Day: Lagos unveils new WASH policy
The Lagos State Government has unveiled its new Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) policy, in line with the UN…
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Ebonyi enrolls pregnant women in health insurance
Ebonyi State Health Insurance Agency has enrolled about 4,000 pregnant women in the state in its health insurance scheme.
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Folu Storms plays lead role in short film addressing women’s challenges
Ada Ogunkeye, a Nigerian radio host turned-actress, popularly known as Folu Storms, has made her mark as the lead actress…
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Oxford University engages Nigerian agencies, key stakeholders on parenting challenges
The Gender Adolescent School Health and Elderly Care (GASHE) division of The Family Health Department of the Federal Ministry of…
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Tuberculosis killed over 300 people in Ogun
In 2023, Ogun State recorded over 6,000 cases of tuberculosis, resulting in the unfortunate deaths of at least 300 patients.…
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RDI trains Nigerian journalists on “gene drives” controversies
The Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI) held a training for Nigerian journalists on controversies regarding the ‘gene drives’ research organizations that…
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FG, NSIA sign memorandum to enhance oncology care
The Federal Government and the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cancer care…
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I met Chioma before I had fame and money – Davido
David Adeleke, professionally known as Davido, has revealed why he married his equally famous wife, Chioma Rowland, known professionally as…
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Lagos State trains 340 healthcare workers in Safe Blood handling
The Lagos State Blood Transfusion Service has trained 340 healthcare workers to enhance safe blood practices and ensure quality blood…
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Tuberculosis: We treated 36,843 cases in 2022 – Kano
Abubakar Yusuf, the state’s Commissioner for Health, stated this at an event commemorating the 2024 World TB Day.
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Ban the importation of foreign syringes – Tunji Alausa
Tunji Alausa, the Minister of State for Health, in an attempt to boost local production of syringes in Nigeria, has…
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We’ve seen over 50 people come back to life – Chris Oyakhilome
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, the General Overseer (GO) of Christ Embassy, has claimed that his church has seen over 50 people…
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Catherine, Princess of Wales, announces she has cancer
Catherine, Princess of Wales, on Friday announced that she has cancer and is in the early stages of chemotherapy, asking…
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2024 World Happiness Report: Nigeria plummets to 102 in world rankings
Finland, unsurprisingly, retained the number one spot seven years in a row, while Nigeria placed 102 in the global ranking,…
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Diphtheria claims four lives in Kano, leaves 28 hospitalized
Tasiu Dadin-Duniya, the Information Officer of Minjibir Local Government Area (LGA), disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, March 21,…
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Lassa fever: NCDC confirms 20 deaths in one week
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 109 new Lassa fever infections and 20 deaths across 16 states between…
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FG partners Univercells SA on biotech
The Nigerian government has announced its partnership with a Belgian public limited liability company, Univercells SA, on the deployment of…
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Duchess Hospital marks landmark successful paediatric surgeries
Duchess International Hospital, Ikeja, has continued to record landmark clinical procedures in a variety of medical specialties since it opened…
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The Gates MRI to begin third phase of tuberculosis vaccine trial
The Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute (Gates MRI) has announced that it's ready to begin the third phase…
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Chicken Pox: Maikalangu sends response team to Wukara
Christopher Maikalangu, the Chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), on Tuesday, dispatched a response team to the Wukara…
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UNAIDS seeks to reduce AIDS-related deaths to 250,000 by 2025
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), as part of the efforts to end AIDS, has set specific targets…
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We have started renovation of health facilities – Gov. Aiyedatiwa
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State, has announced that the administration has commenced the renovation and construction of health facilities…
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Increase SSB Tax in Lagos to N130/liter – CAPPA
The Lagos State Government is considering placing a levy on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSB) to improve public health and lower the…
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Stay and help improve our healthcare systems – Cross River begs
Henry Ayuk, the Commissioner for Health of Cross River State, has begged newly graduated University of Calabar (UNICAL) nursing students…
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Apostle Chinyere crowned king, receives staff of office
Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere, the General Overseer (GO) of Omega Power Ministries (OPM), has been named Ihie 1 of Ikwuorie…
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We’ve recorded 564 recoveries from 636 meningitis cases – Yobe
Haruna Umar, the Disease Surveillance and Notification Officer of the Primary Healthcare Management Board, has revealed that Yobe has recorded…
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Lassa fever: Nigeria confirms 23 deaths in one week
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 23 Lassa fever deaths between the 19th and 25th of February,…
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Judy and I are not married, we’re just skit-making colleagues – Yul Edochie
Nollywood actor and son of Pete Edochie, Yul Edochie, has claimed in court that he never married Judy Austin, despite…
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IWD: Girls account for 7.6m out of 18m out-of-school children in Nigeria – Obi
Obi adds that addressing this problem will go a long way in raising a generation of productive women who will…
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IWD: There are 23 million female micro-business entrepreneurs in Nigeria, support them – Peter Obi
The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has stated that there are 23 million…
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Home childbirth significantly reduces chances of mothers’ survival – UNICEF
The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) Health Officer Oluseyi Olosunde, has warned women against deliveries inside the home,…
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Lassa fever: Adamawa reports four out of five negative cases
Tangwami said this in a new conference on Monday, March 4, revealing that the state admitted index cases on February…
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Government has failed to meet our 10-point demand – Oyo health workers
The Oyo State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Allied Health Professionals (NUAHP) has stated that the Federal Government has…
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Lassa fever: Eight out of nine tested cases have come out positive – Buma
Gbangsheya Buma, the Taraba State Commissioner for Health, has alerted the general public of the recent Lassa fever outbreak in…
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You can’t return bride price through transfer, I paid in person – Israel DMW
Davido’s personal logistics manager, Israel Afeare, popularly known as Israel DMW, has asked his estranged wife to not just return…
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I feel privileged to share in Wigwe’s memories – Vice President Shettima
The Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, has expressed deep gratitude and reverence for the opportunity to share in memories…
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We don’t offer our wives to visitors for sex – Benue High Court
Maurice Ikpambese, Chief Judge of Benue State, refuted the claim that Tiv men offer their wives to visitors for sex…
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There are just 176 ENT surgeons in Nigeria – Sidi Maku
The Permanent Secretary on Special Duties of the Niger State Ministry of Health and Hospital Services, Sidi Maku, has shown…
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Deafness does not affect our offspring – Deaf women in Niger
Women with hearing disabilities in Niger State have cried out that they give birth to normal children, and their deafness…
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