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Health · Leadership News ·FG Moves To Integrate Cleft Care Into Existing Health System
The Federal Government is taking steps to incorporate cleft care into Nigeria’s existing health system. The move would place services for people affected by cleft conditions within established healthcare structures, though the headline does not specify the measures or timeline.
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Health · BusinessDay ·Shettima says Nigeria’s $26m nutrition commitment unlocked $52m matching fund
Vice-President Kashim Shettima said Nigeria’s $26 million commitment to nutrition funding secured an additional $52 million in matching funds. The announcement highlights the funding leverage created by the country’s contribution, though the headline provides no further details on how the money will be used.
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Health · The Punch ·Chinese eye implant helps blind man recognise letters, avoid obstacles
A Chinese eye implant has enabled a blind man to recognise letters and avoid obstacles, according to the headline. The reported outcomes suggest the device may help restore some practical visual abilities, though the headline does not specify how the implant works or the extent of the man's vision.
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Health · BusinessDay ·Nigeria adopts Ethiopia model to drive nutrition in 774 LG
Nigeria is adopting an approach based on Ethiopia’s model to advance nutrition efforts across the country’s 774 local government areas. The headline does not specify the model’s details or how the initiative will be implemented.
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Health · Daily Post ·Rotary E-Club of Omole Golden-Impact decorates Fatimah Omoniyi as End Polio Now Ambassador
The Rotary E-Club of Omole Golden-Impact has decorated Fatimah Omoniyi as an End Polio Now Ambassador, recognising her in connection with the campaign to end polio.
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Health · Daily Post ·Lagos Govt raises alarm over social media impact on children’s mental health
The Lagos State Government has raised concerns about the potential impact of social media use on children’s mental health. The headline does not specify which effects prompted the concern or whether the government announced any measures.
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Health · Vanguard ·Mental health care must be made affordable for young Nigerians — NMA
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has called for mental health care to be made affordable for young Nigerians, emphasizing the importance of ensuring that this age group can access care.
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Health · Premium Times ·How to find a calorie deficit that fits your weight loss goal
The article focuses on how people can identify a calorie deficit suited to their weight-loss goal, linking the amount of calorie reduction to the desired outcome.
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Health · Leadership News ·
Suspected Diphtheria: 5 Children Die In Kano Family Within 1 Week
Five children in the same family in Kano reportedly died within one week in a suspected diphtheria outbreak. The headline does not provide further details about when the deaths occurred, the children’s ages, or whether the diagnosis was confirmed.
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Health · The Punch ·
Kwara adopts new system to improve contraceptive supply
Kwara has adopted a new system aimed at improving the availability and supply of contraceptives. The headline does not specify how the system will operate, which facilities or communities it covers, or when it takes effect.
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Health · BusinessDay ·World Mental Health Day 2026 – ‘Lived Experiences Heard, Real Voices, Real Change’
The headline highlights World Mental Health Day 2026 and its focus on listening to people’s lived experiences. It points to real voices as central to driving meaningful change in mental health.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·Israel trains Nigerian health workers on emergency maternal care
Israel is training Nigerian health workers in emergency maternal care, focusing on skills relevant to responding to urgent complications during pregnancy and childbirth. The headline does not specify the number of workers involved, the training location or the programme’s duration.
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Health · Leadership News ·
US FDA Recalls Baby Sleep Supplement Containing Alcohol
The US Food and Drug Administration has recalled a baby sleep supplement after it was found to contain alcohol. The headline does not identify the product, explain how much alcohol it contained, or provide details about the recall’s scope or any reported effects.
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Health · Daily Post ·Power Oil’s WalkHeartOn records 25,536 registrations as initiative marks 10 years
Power Oil’s WalkHeartOn initiative has recorded 25,536 registrations as it marks its 10th anniversary. The headline does not specify when the registrations were counted or provide further details about the initiative’s activities.
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Health · Vanguard ·NDLEA rehabilitates 53,843 drug users in five years — Marwa
NDLEA Chairman Marwa said the agency rehabilitated 53,843 people who use drugs over a five-year period. The figure reflects the number of people the agency says it supported through rehabilitation during that time.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·Poor sleep threatens health, road safety – FG
The Federal Government has raised concern that poor sleep threatens health and road safety, highlighting risks to wellbeing and the safety of people travelling on roads.
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Health · BellaNaija ·Women Innovators Building Smarter Ways to Live, Eat and Stay Healthy in Africa , With Support from Bayer Foundation and Impact Hub
Women innovators in Africa are developing new approaches to everyday living, food and health, with support from the Bayer Foundation and Impact Hub. The headline highlights their work and the organisations backing it.
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Health · Vanguard ·Nigeria lacks mental health specialists – Lagos govt
The Lagos State government has said Nigeria lacks mental health specialists, pointing to a shortage of professionals in the field. The headline does not provide further details about the scale of the shortfall or any measures proposed to address it.
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Health · Vanguard ·Lagos Corrections Command seeks affordable mental healthcare for youths
Lagos State’s Corrections Command is calling for affordable mental healthcare services for young people. The headline indicates concern about access to support for youths, but provides no further details about the proposal, its intended beneficiaries or any response from health authorities.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·Ebola: Kenya case travelled through DRC, Uganda before death – Africa CDC
Africa CDC said a Kenya Ebola case had travelled through the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda before the person died. The headline provides no further details about the case or the journey.
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