Edo Govt confirms 8 Lassa Fever deaths, 56 cases
Edo has recorded 56 Lassa Fever cases and eight deaths between Dec. 30, 2024 and January 2025, says the Commissioner
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Amref Health Africa urges Trump to reconsider decision on WHO
…Says U.S withdrawal creates $1.2bn annual budget shortfall for WHO By TOM CHIAHEMEN – The withdrawing of the United States
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Rotary Foundation commits $300m to polio eradication in Nigeria
The Rotary International Foundation has committed over 300 million dollars to polio eradication in Nigeria. Its Chairman, Board of Trustees,
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Bird flu risk still ‘low’ after 1st U.S. patient dies – WHO
The UN World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that the risk of avian flu spreading to a wider population remains
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Why using sponge to bathe frequently is not necessary – Dermatologist
A Consultant Dermatologist, Dr Folakemi Cole-Adeife, has said the frequent use of sponge to bathe can strip the skin of
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We are revolutionising Nigeria’s healthcare system, setting African benchmark – Pate
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, has said that President Bola Tinubu led administration
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Yobe State enrolls 275,358 people into contributory healthcare scheme, recruits 311 new health workers
By TOM CHIAHEMEN – The Yobe State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (YSCHMA), has so far enrolled a total of 275,358
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Nigeria exceeds 2024 health insurance target, hits 95% of 2027 goal – DG NHIA
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has 19.2 million citizens have enrolled into health insurance scheme surpassing its 2024 target
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WHO reports 7 million COVID-19 deaths in 5 years
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has reported that more seven million deaths from COVID-19 have been recorded in the past
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DR Congo to diagnosis unknown disease that killed 79 as Mpox cases continue to spread – Official
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has said it is expected to diagnose a suspected “Disease X’ which has killed
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Malaria vaccine arrives Nigeria, Kebbi, Bayelsa take centre stage
The Kebbi State Ministry of Health in collaboration with State Primary Health Care Development Agency (PHCDA), has inaugurated rollout of
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25 killed in Sokoto cholera outbreak, 1160 cases treated – Official
No fewer than 1,160 patients were treated, as 25 persons die in gastroenteritis-related cases from January till date across 18
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53% of Borno State residents use basic latrines – UNICEF
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – UNICEF’s Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Manager, Jamita Bora Thakkar, has revealed that 53% of
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Global diabetes cases surpass 800m – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced that the number of adults living with diabetes worldwide has surpassed 830 million,
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Can Nigeria eliminate malaria like, Cape Verde, Mauritius, others did?
By Abujah Racheal, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In spite of global advances in the fight against malaria, Nigeria continues
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Police arrest 130 foreigners, Nigerians for cybercrimes, hacking
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 130 suspects comprising 113 foreign nationals (87 males and
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Health workers suspend 7-day warning strike from midnight
The Joint Health Sector (JOHESU) and Assembly of Healthcare Professionals Association (AHPA) said it would suspend its seven-day warning strike
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Cancer no longer a death sentence with advances in technology – Pate
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, says cancer is no longer a death sentence, saying
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Ebonyi records 28 cholera deaths, 386 cases
Ebonyi State Commissioner for Health, Dr Moses Ekuma, has disclosed that the state has recorded 28 deaths and 386 cases
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Kanu Heart Foundation: A charity in need of urgent support, By PAUL EJIME
Nigerian international footballer Nwankwo Kanu is best known for his illustrious exploits in the round-leather game, plying the trade for
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