Nigeria first in Africa to receive mpox vaccines – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says Nigeria is the first country in Africa to receive mpox vaccines, aimed at combating
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Terrorists kill over 200 in Burkina Faso, UN condemns attack
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned the killing of around 200 people in the Burkinabe town of Barsalogho at
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WHO appeals for $87.4m to contain monkeypox outbreak
World Health Organisation (WHO) has said it needs 87.4 million dollars for more than six months to work with countries,
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4 million children in Northeast, Northwest are malnourished – FG
The Federal says more than four million children in the Northeast and Northwest regions are malnourished. The Director of Nutrition
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Europe can defeat monkeypox, must support Africa in getting vaccines – WHO
European governments need to show strong political commitment to eliminate Mpox, while standing in solidarity with Africa, a top official
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Rivers, Edo Govts. confirm 5 cases of monkeypox
Rivers and Edo States government said it have detected 5 cases of the deadly Mpox infection in the state. The
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Monkey pox: Resident doctors warn against consumption of undercooked bush meat
The Association of Resident Doctors, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (ARD-UITH) has warned.against consumption of undercooked bush meat to avoid
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Tinubu launches healthcare initiatives; to retain 120,000 health workers
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has launched the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA)-Healthcare Expansion Programme to improve
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MonkeyPox: FG intensifies surveillance at entry points for early detection
The Federal Government says it has intensified monitoring and screening procedures at all entry points in response to the
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WHO reaches over 1.6 million population with health interventions in Borno
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The World Health Organization (WHO) has supported the Borno State government in reaching over
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NCDC registers 7 cases of Lassa fever from Edo, Bauchi, Kogi
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has registered seven additional new cases of Lassa fever from
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Africa to declare public health emergency over Monkey Pox
The African continent is poised to declare a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS) as the Mpox (Monkeypox)
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Food poisoning outbreak kills 6 in Kogi, govt launches investigation
By IBRAHIM MOMOH, Lokoja- The Kogi State Ministry of Health is currently conducting an investigation into a suspected food
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Plateau Govt steps up measures to prevent Cholera amid outbreaks
CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – The Plateau State government has taken proactive measures to prevent a cholera outbreak following reports
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For the first time in 15 years, farmer can sleep on his back after tumor removal by Mercy Ships
It’s indeed a weight off his back as a father of three can sleep comfortably on his back for the
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How the promise of ending AIDS in children by 2030 can be kept – Report
By GRACE AUDU (Health Corresponddent) – A new report has warned that only the urgent and accelerated delivery of
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ICPC partners health ministry to fight corruption in primary healthcare
JOEL OLADELE, Abuja The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has partnered with the Federal Ministry of
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Sanwo-Olu sponsors open heart surgery of 30 Lagos indigenes
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has provided funding for 30 indigent indigenes battling with various heart conditions to undergo
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NMA president assures of corrupt-free health workforce
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), has said level of corruption among healthcare workers was the lowest when compared to
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NCDC warns of rising yellow fever cases amid ongoing cholera outbreak
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued a warning about the increasing number of yellow
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