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Health · The Punch ·Nigerians ignorant about food safety regulation — NAFDAC DG
NAFDAC’s director-general says many Nigerians are unaware of food safety regulations, highlighting a reported gap in public knowledge about rules governing food safety in the country.
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Health · Leadership News ·Plateau To Offer Free Cataract Surgeries To 100 Patients
Plateau State plans to provide free cataract surgeries to 100 patients. The headline does not specify when the surgeries will take place, which patients will be eligible, or where the procedures will be performed.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·FG positions healthcare as economic infrastructure
The Federal Government is positioning healthcare as part of Nigeria’s economic infrastructure, presenting it as relevant to economic development as well as public wellbeing. The headline does not specify the policies or measures involved.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·‘American Covid’ strain rises in England as hospital admissions surge
A Covid strain referred to as the American strain is increasing in England, while hospital admissions are surging. The headline does not provide figures or establish whether the strain is driving the rise in admissions.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·FG commissions 10 MedServe centres, plans major UCH upgrade
The Federal Government has commissioned 10 MedServe centres and plans a major upgrade of UCH. The headline does not specify where the centres are located or provide details on the timing, funding or scope of the hospital upgrade.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·How to treat severe Eczema in hot, humid weather
The Nigerian Tribune headline focuses on how severe eczema can be treated in hot, humid weather. It signals practical guidance for managing the skin condition in a climate that may affect symptoms, but does not specify the treatments discussed.
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Health · The Punch ·
Rivers seals hospital over child trafficking claims
Authorities in Rivers State have sealed a hospital following claims of child trafficking. The headline does not specify the facility, the circumstances behind the allegations, or whether any arrests or further actions have been announced.
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Health · BusinessDay ·The mental health cost of always being available
The headline focuses on the mental health effects of being constantly available, highlighting the potential psychological cost of remaining reachable without clear limits. It does not specify who is affected or describe particular causes or outcomes.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·Pneumonic plague: What to know as contagious virus kills one, spreads in Russia
Pneumonic plague has reportedly killed one person and is spreading in Russia, according to the headline. It provides no further information about the affected area or the extent of transmission.
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Health · Leadership News ·
Nobel Prize 2026: Three Scientists Honoured For Breakthrough In Neuroscience
Three scientists have been honoured with the 2026 Nobel Prize for a breakthrough in neuroscience. The headline does not specify the researchers, the nature of their discovery or the Nobel category in which the prize was awarded.
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Health · The Punch ·
Oyo govt denies abandoning Ogbomoso 80-bed specialist hospital
The Oyo State Government has denied claims that it abandoned the 80-bed specialist hospital in Ogbomoso, addressing concerns over whether the facility has been left without government attention.
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Health · Vanguard ·Fortis Healthcare Opens Information Centre in Abuja to Connect Nigerians with Advanced Medical Care in India
Fortis Healthcare has opened an information centre in Abuja to help connect Nigerians with access to advanced medical care in India. The headline does not provide further details about the centre’s services or operations.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·What happens in your brain when you get angry
The Nigerian Tribune report focuses on what occurs in the brain when a person becomes angry. The headline does not specify the processes involved or their effects.
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Health · PM News ·
CETA Amendment Bill: A tax for good health
The headline presents the CETA Amendment Bill as a tax measure linked to improving public health. It does not specify the tax, the goods or activities it would affect, or the bill’s provisions, so its precise impact cannot be determined from the headline alone.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·Correct child posture: How to prevent spinal curvature from heavy backpacks
The report focuses on children’s posture and ways to prevent spinal curvature associated with carrying heavy backpacks. It highlights the connection between backpack weight and spinal health, while addressing how parents and caregivers can help protect children’s posture.
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Health · The Punch ·
Oyo health workers seek Makinde’s intervention over unpaid arrears
Health workers in Oyo State are seeking Governor Seyi Makinde’s intervention over arrears that remain unpaid. The headline does not specify the amount owed, how long payments have been outstanding, or the workers involved.
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Health · ThisDay ·
JOHESU Seeks Makinde’s Intervention Over Non-compliance with Payment of Arrears by LAUTECH Management
The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) is seeking Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde’s intervention over LAUTECH management’s non-compliance with payment of arrears. The headline does not specify the amount owed or the period covered.
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Health · Vanguard ·Nearly 150m Africans live with mental health conditions — WHO
The World Health Organisation says nearly 150 million people across Africa live with mental health conditions. The headline highlights the scale of mental health needs on the continent but provides no further details about causes, treatment or individual countries.
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Health · Leadership News ·
Rivers Govt Shutdown 21 Health Facilities, Arrest 3 Over Illegal Operations
The Rivers State Government has shut down 21 health facilities and arrested three people over alleged illegal operations, according to the headline. No further details about the facilities or arrests are provided.
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Health · Leadership News ·
Extreme Heat Threatens Pregnant Women, Newborns – UN
The United Nations warns that extreme heat poses a threat to pregnant women and newborns, highlighting the health risks these vulnerable groups may face during periods of high temperatures.
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