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Health · Daily Trust ·Katsina vaccinates 150,346 children against diphtheria
Katsina State has vaccinated 150,346 children against diphtheria, according to Daily Trust. The figure indicates the scale of immunisation carried out in the state to protect children from the potentially serious bacterial disease, although the headline does not provide details on the campaign’s timing, locations or participating health agencies.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·FG moves to boost healthcare delivery across 774 LGAs
The Federal Government is taking steps to improve healthcare delivery across all 774 local government areas in Nigeria. The move indicates a nationwide effort to strengthen access to healthcare services at the local level, though the headline does not provide details on the specific measures, funding or implementation timeline.
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Health · ThisDay ·
UBTH Cancer Treatment Centre Now 100% Operational, Says CMD
The University of Benin Teaching Hospital’s cancer treatment centre is now fully operational, according to the hospital’s Chief Medical Director. The development indicates that the facility has reached 100 percent operational status, potentially strengthening cancer treatment capacity at the institution, although the headline provides no further details on services or patient access.
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Health · BusinessDay ·Your Brain on Lunch: How to eat for afternoon focus and avoid the 3 pm crash
The BusinessDay article examines how lunch choices may influence afternoon concentration and energy levels. It outlines eating approaches intended to support focus and reduce the likelihood of the familiar 3 pm slump, offering practical guidance on how people can structure their midday meal for steadier productivity.
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Health · Vanguard ·Lawyer condemns medical practitioners’ alleged involvement in organ harvesting
A lawyer has criticised the alleged involvement of medical practitioners in organ harvesting, highlighting concerns about the role of healthcare professionals in such activities. The report focuses on the legal practitioner’s condemnation, while the headline does not provide further details about the practitioners, circumstances or specific cases involved.
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Health · The Punch ·Yobe community unveils crowdfunding to combat kidney disease
A community in Yobe State has introduced a crowdfunding initiative to support efforts against kidney disease. The campaign is intended to mobilise financial contributions for addressing the health challenge, although the headline does not provide details about the organisers, fundraising target, beneficiaries or specific interventions planned.
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Health · Nairametrics ·
Capitalfield investment group celebrates 23rd anniversary with free medical outreach in yaba
Capitalfield Investment Group marked its 23rd anniversary by organising a free medical outreach in Yaba. The initiative combined the company’s anniversary activities with healthcare support for residents, although the headline does not provide further details about the services offered, beneficiaries or the event’s organisers.
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Health · BusinessDay ·West Africa food trade must prioritize nutrition, experts say
Experts say food trade across West Africa should place greater emphasis on nutrition, rather than focusing only on the movement and availability of food. The call highlights the importance of ensuring regional trade contributes to healthier diets and improved nutritional outcomes for people in participating countries.
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Health · Nairametrics ·
Ebola cases in DR Congo cross 6,000, death toll hits 2,911
Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo have exceeded 6,000, while the reported death toll has reached 2,911. The figures indicate the scale of the outbreak and its continued impact on public health in the country, according to the headline published by Nairametrics.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·Lagos records 33,009 domestic, sexual violence cases in five years
Lagos recorded 33,009 cases involving domestic and sexual violence over a five-year period, according to figures reported by Nigerian Tribune. The headline highlights the scale of reported incidents in the state but does not provide details on the breakdown between the two categories, the years covered, or actions taken by authorities.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·Gombe community seeks urgent intervention over collapse of healthcare centre
Residents of a community in Gombe State are calling for urgent government intervention after the local healthcare centre reportedly collapsed. The appeal highlights concerns about the facility’s condition and the potential impact on access to essential medical services for people in the community.
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Health · Channels TV ·
DR Congo Records 6,000 Ebola Cases, Nearly 3,000 Fatalities
The Democratic Republic of Congo has recorded 6,000 Ebola cases, with nearly 3,000 people reported dead. The figures highlight the scale of the outbreak and its significant death toll, according to Channels Television’s report.
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Health · Channels TV ·
Mother Suffers Burns While Giving Birth In Prague Hospital
A mother sustained burns while giving birth at a hospital in Prague. The headline highlights the injury occurring during childbirth but does not provide details about the cause, severity of the burns, the mother’s condition, or any investigation or response by the hospital.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·Kano orders immediate enrolment of pregnant women in 63 health facilities
Kano State has directed the immediate enrolment of pregnant women across 63 health facilities. The order is intended to ensure eligible expectant mothers are registered within the designated facilities, although the headline does not provide further details about the programme, implementation process or services covered.
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Health · PM News ·
Lagos records 33,009 SGBV cases, 10,613 children affected
Lagos has recorded 33,009 cases of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), with children accounting for 10,613 of those affected. The figures highlight the scale of reported SGBV incidents in the state and the significant number involving children.
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Health · Channels TV ·
Deadly Virus Stalks South Africa’s Sardines
A deadly virus is affecting sardines in South Africa, raising concerns about the health and survival of the country’s sardine population. The report focuses on the virus’s presence and its potential implications for the fishery, while providing no further details about the pathogen, affected areas, or confirmed losses.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·Diphtheria: Katsina govt vaccinates 67,670, records 1,000 suspected cases
Katsina State Government has vaccinated 67,670 people as part of efforts to address diphtheria, while recording about 1,000 suspected cases. The figures indicate an ongoing public health response focused on immunisation and monitoring of suspected infections across the state.
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Health · BusinessDay ·Nigeria’s healthcare gaps push patients towards social media diagnosis
Gaps in Nigeria’s healthcare system are leading some patients to seek medical information and possible diagnoses through social media platforms. The trend highlights how limited access to reliable, timely professional care may be influencing health decisions, while underscoring the risks of relying on online sources for diagnosis.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·Cancer cases rising among Nigerians aged 18–39 — Oncologist
An oncologist has reported that cancer cases are increasing among Nigerians aged 18 to 39. The observation highlights a growing health concern affecting younger adults, although the headline does not specify the cancer types, causes, locations, number of cases, or recommended responses.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·Kano govt inaugurates special committee to tackle diphtheria outbreak
The Kano State Government has inaugurated a special committee to coordinate efforts to address the diphtheria outbreak. The committee is expected to support the state’s response to the public health emergency, although the headline does not provide details about its membership, specific responsibilities, or measures planned to contain the disease.
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