Health
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Mpox: FG tightens border surveillance as cases hit 39
The Federal Government has intensified monitoring and screening procedures at all entry points into the country in response to the…
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No more ‘japa’ as Tinubu approves policy on health workforce migration
President Bola Tinubu has approved the National Policy on Health Workforce Migration to address the challenges facing Nigeria’s health human…
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Sweet drinks raise bowel cancer risk in young adults – Report
Alarming new research sheds light on a hidden danger for young adults. A recent study reveals a worrying link between…
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FG mobilises $2.2bn for health sector overhaul – Presidency
The Federal Government says it has mobilised $2.2bn in external finance for the Nigeria health sector renewal investment initiative. This came…
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Over 10million people die from consumption of alcohol, sugary beverages yearly – WHO
The World Health Organisation has called for increased taxes on alcohol and sugar-sweetened beverages to reduce deaths from drinking alcohol…
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Anambra has over 98,000 HIV/AIDS patients – Commissioner
The Anambra State Aids Control Agency and the state Ministry of Health have disclosed that no fewer than 98,960 persons…
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Breast cancer not demonic – Nigerian Medical Association
The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, has said breast cancer is not demonic. The Chairman of the Cross River chapter of…
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Save lives first before insisting on Police report, Health Minister, Pate warns hospitals
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, yesterday warned hospitals in the country to prioritise…
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Diphtheria: Yobe records 117 deaths, 1,796 suspected cases
The National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA), on Monday, confirmed that 117 children died following the diphtheria outbreak in Yobe…
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Hepatitis likely to kill more people than malaria, TB, HIV combined — WHO
The World Health Organisation has raised the alarm that viral hepatitis could kill more people than malaria, tuberculosis, and HIV…
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