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Health · PM News ·Katsina man arrested over alleged theft of malnourished children’s food
Authorities in Katsina have arrested a man accused of stealing food intended for malnourished children. The reported case concerns the alleged diversion of nutritional supplies meant to support vulnerable children, though the headline does not provide details about the suspect’s identity, the quantity involved, or the circumstances of the arrest.
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Health · Daily Post ·23 dead, 143 infections recorded as diphtheria outbreak sweeps across Plateau
A diphtheria outbreak in Plateau State has reportedly caused 23 deaths and 143 infections. The figures indicate the scale of the health emergency across the state, although the headline does not provide details on affected locations, response measures, or the period covered.
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Health · Daily Trust ·
Lassa fever death toll hits 252 — NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention reports that the death toll from Lassa fever has risen to 252. The figure highlights the continuing impact of the disease in Nigeria, although the headline provides no further details about the affected locations, reporting period, number of cases or public health response.
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Health · Daily Trust ·
Zulum hands over 42-room patients’ apartment to UMTH
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has handed over a 42-room accommodation facility for patients to the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH). The development is intended to provide lodging for patients receiving care at the hospital, though the headline does not specify the facility’s location, funding, or commissioning details.
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Health · Daily Trust ·
Diphtheria spreads in Plateau, Katsina, Kano
Diphtheria cases are spreading across Plateau, Katsina and Kano states, according to Daily Trust. The headline indicates that the infectious disease has been reported in all three locations, highlighting a developing public health concern, although it provides no further details on the number of cases, affected communities or official response.
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Health · ThisDay ·
Zulum Deepens Healthcare Intervention, Hands UMTH 42-Room Patients’ Lodge
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has expanded healthcare support by handing over a 42-room patients’ lodge to the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital. The facility is intended to strengthen accommodation-related support for patients receiving treatment at the hospital, marking another intervention in the state’s health sector.
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Health · ThisDay ·
Abuja Hospital Denies Alleged Organ Harvesting as Police Launch Probe
An Abuja hospital has denied allegations of organ harvesting, while the police have begun an investigation into the claims. The development centres on the hospital’s response and the authorities’ decision to examine whether any wrongdoing occurred.
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Health · ThisDay ·
CS-SUNN: 92% of Pregnant Women Accept Multiple Micronutrient Supplements
CS-SUNN reports that 92 percent of pregnant women accept multiple micronutrient supplements. The finding highlights strong acceptance of the supplements among expectant mothers, though the headline provides no further details on the study’s location, sample size, timing, or implications for maternal and child health.
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Health · ThisDay ·
Sachet Alcohol Ban: Lagos Retailers Protest NAFDAC Clampdown, Demand Halt to Enforcement
Lagos retailers are protesting the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control’s enforcement of the ban on sachet alcohol. They are demanding that the agency suspend the clampdown, highlighting a dispute over how the restriction is being implemented and its effect on alcohol sellers in the state.
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Health · Leadership News ·
North-West Diphtheria Resurgence: Experts Demand End To Vaccine Boycotts
Health experts are calling for an end to vaccine boycotts following a resurgence of diphtheria in Nigeria’s North-West region. The warning highlights renewed concern over the spread of the preventable disease and the need to address resistance to vaccination as part of efforts to protect affected communities.
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Health · The Punch ·The sudden deaths we must stop ignoring
The Punch examines the issue of sudden deaths and argues that the pattern deserves greater public attention. The headline signals concern about possible overlooked causes, warning signs or contributing factors, while calling for the matter to be taken seriously rather than dismissed or ignored.
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Health · Vanguard ·Africa grows more tobacco, spends more on imported cigarettes — WHO
The World Health Organisation reports that tobacco cultivation is increasing across Africa while countries are also spending more on imported cigarettes. The development highlights simultaneous growth in local tobacco production and cigarette imports, indicating rising tobacco-related trade activity across the continent.
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Health · The Punch ·
Organ harvesting: Wellington Clinics suspends kidney transplants amid police probe
Wellington Clinics has suspended kidney transplant procedures while police investigate allegations linked to organ harvesting. The pause affects the facility’s transplant activities as authorities conduct their probe. Further details about the allegations, the investigation and the duration of the suspension were not provided in the headline.
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Health · The Punch ·
LASG seeks research push to unlock traditional medicine potential
The Lagos State Government is calling for increased research into traditional medicine to better understand, develop and unlock its potential. The initiative suggests a focus on generating evidence and improving the use of traditional remedies, though the headline does not provide details on specific programmes, funding or implementation plans.
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Health · ThisDay ·
DEATH FROM CASSAVA FLOUR MEALS
ThisDay reports on deaths linked to meals prepared with cassava flour. The headline indicates a public health concern involving possible food safety risks or poisoning associated with cassava-based food, but it does not provide details about the victims, location, circumstances, cause, or official response.
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Health · Vanguard ·Wellington Clinics denies involvement in alleged kidney transplant deal
Wellington Clinics has denied any involvement in an alleged deal concerning a kidney transplant. The health facility’s statement rejects reported links to the arrangement, but the headline does not provide further details about the allegations, the parties involved, or the circumstances surrounding the denial.
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Health · Vanguard ·Lassa fever deaths hit 252 as Nigeria records 14 new cases
Nigeria’s Lassa fever death toll has risen to 252 after health authorities recorded 14 additional cases. The update indicates that the disease continues to pose a significant public health challenge, with the latest figures reflecting ongoing transmission and fatalities nationwide.
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Health · The Punch ·
Katsina health workers to begin seven-day warning strike September 8
Health workers in Katsina State are scheduled to commence a seven-day warning strike on September 8. The planned industrial action is expected to affect healthcare services across the state during the period, although the headline does not specify the workers’ demands, the facilities involved, or the response from government authorities.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·2026: Nigeria records 252 Lassa fever deaths, 1,035 confirmed cases
Nigeria has recorded 1,035 confirmed Lassa fever cases and 252 deaths in 2026, highlighting the scale of the infectious disease outbreak during the year.
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Health · Leadership News ·
Diphtheria Outbreak: More Patients At Risk As Katsina Health Workers Declare 7-Day Warning Strike
More patients may face heightened health risks in Katsina amid a diphtheria outbreak, as health workers announce a seven-day warning strike. The industrial action could affect medical services and the response to the outbreak, raising concerns about access to care during the period.
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