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Health · Vanguard ·Uganda declares Ebola outbreak over after 42 days without new case
Uganda has officially declared its Ebola outbreak over after recording no new cases for 42 consecutive days. The milestone indicates that the country has met the required period without additional infections to end the outbreak declaration, according to the report published by Vanguard.
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Health · Daily Trust ·Missing Hospital Items: Our reputation tarnished – Nasarawa CMD
The Chief Medical Director of a hospital in Nasarawa State says the disappearance or loss of hospital items has damaged the institution’s reputation. The statement highlights concerns about missing property and its effect on public confidence, but the headline does not provide details about the items involved, how they went missing or any investigation.
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Health · The Punch ·Sule orders probe as Nasarawa hospital staff reportedly sell donated items
Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has ordered an investigation into reports that staff of a state hospital sold items donated to the facility. The probe is expected to establish what happened and determine responsibility, although the headline does not provide details about the donated materials, the hospital involved or any disciplinary measures.
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Health · Premium Times ·Elders becoming more visible in drug trade in Nigeria, other West African countries
Older people are becoming increasingly visible as participants in the illicit drug trade across Nigeria and other West African countries, according to a report by Premium Times. The development highlights a changing pattern in regional drug trafficking, with elders emerging more prominently in activities traditionally associated with younger individuals.
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Health · Channels TV ·Germany Reports Record 15,800 Heat-Related Deaths This Summer
Germany has recorded 15,800 deaths linked to extreme heat during the summer, according to a report by Channels Television. The figure highlights the significant public-health impact of high temperatures, although the headline does not provide further details about the affected groups, timeframe, or methods used to calculate the total.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·Family seeks N17m financial assistance for three-month-old’s heart surgery
The family of a three-month-old child is seeking N17 million in financial assistance to fund urgent heart surgery. The appeal highlights the substantial medical costs involved and asks members of the public or organisations to support the infant’s treatment and improve the chances of receiving the required operation.
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Health · PM News ·
Who inspects what we eat?
The report examines which authorities or organisations are responsible for inspecting food consumed by Nigerians. It raises questions about the systems, agencies and oversight mechanisms involved in checking food quality and safety before products reach the public, without indicating specific findings or conclusions from the headline alone.
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Health · Daily Trust ·
Sokoto govt reaffirms Commitment to health workers
The Sokoto State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting health workers, signalling continued attention to their welfare and role in delivering healthcare services across the state. The headline does not provide further details on the specific measures, policies or assurances involved.
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Health · BusinessDay ·Nigeria’s 1,047 maternal deaths per 100,000 births expose gaps in rural healthcare delivery
Nigeria’s maternal mortality rate of 1,047 deaths per 100,000 live births highlights significant weaknesses in healthcare delivery, particularly in rural areas. The figure points to continuing challenges in providing pregnant women with timely, accessible and adequate maternal health services outside major urban centres.
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Health · Leadership News ·
Global Cancer Cases Projected To Rise By 67 Per Cent By 2050 – WHO Report
A World Health Organisation report projects that the number of cancer cases globally could increase by 67 per cent by 2050. The projection highlights a substantial future rise in the worldwide cancer burden, according to the report cited by Leadership News.
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Health · PM News ·
Diphtheria: Nigeria must stop treating a preventable killer as inevitable ( Editorial)
The editorial addresses diphtheria as a preventable public health threat in Nigeria, urging authorities and communities to reject the assumption that deaths and outbreaks are unavoidable. It highlights the need for stronger prevention and response efforts to reduce the disease’s impact.
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Health · Premium Times ·Governor orders dismissal, prosecution of hospital staff over alleged sale of donated items
A governor has directed that hospital staff accused of selling donated items be dismissed and prosecuted. The order concerns alleged misconduct involving relief or medical supplies provided to the hospital, though the headline does not identify the affected facility, the items, the staff involved, or whether any arrests or legal proceedings have begun.
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Health · Daily Post ·‘It’s anomaly to compromise doctors’ welfare in Nigeria’ — FCT NMA
The FCT chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association says compromising doctors’ welfare is anomalous, highlighting concerns about the treatment and working conditions of medical professionals in Nigeria. The headline indicates the association is calling attention to the need to protect doctors’ welfare, though it provides no further details about the specific issue involved.
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Health · Vanguard ·Cancer cases set to rise 67% by 2050 — GLOBOCAN
GLOBOCAN projects that the number of cancer cases worldwide will increase by 67 percent by 2050. The projection highlights the expected growth in cancer incidence over the coming decades, although the headline does not provide details on the countries, cancer types, causes or measures cited in the full report.
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Health · Premium Times ·FG targets steady power for 30% of health facilities by 2027 amid PHC electricity gap
The Federal Government plans to provide steady electricity to 30 percent of health facilities by 2027, highlighting efforts to address the electricity gap affecting primary healthcare centres. The target indicates a phased approach to improving reliable power supply for healthcare delivery, while most facilities may remain without consistent electricity during the period.
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Health · Daily Post ·NIMR boils over 8-year retirement policy for research professors
The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research is reportedly facing tensions over an eight-year retirement policy affecting research professors. The dispute centres on how the policy applies to senior academic and research staff, with concerns emerging within the institute about its implications for employment and institutional operations.
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Health · Leadership News ·
Police Refute Viral Claim Of Kidney Sales In Nyanya
Police have rejected a viral claim alleging that kidneys are being sold in Nyanya. The clarification addresses concerns raised by the circulating report, but the headline does not provide further details about the source of the allegation, the police response, or any related investigation.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·Chemotherapy doesn’t kill, ignorance does, Salako, oncologist, warns
An oncologist, Salako, has warned that chemotherapy itself is not the main cause of fatal outcomes, pointing instead to the dangers of inadequate knowledge and delayed or misguided decisions surrounding cancer treatment. The warning highlights the importance of understanding chemotherapy and seeking appropriate medical guidance.
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Health · PM News ·
Africa risks over 6m health workers shortage – WHO
The World Health Organisation warns that Africa could face a shortage of more than six million health workers. The projected gap highlights a major challenge for the continent’s healthcare systems and their ability to provide adequate medical services, though the headline does not specify the timeline, countries affected or measures proposed.
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Health · Daily Post ·Mosquitoes suspected from Africa arrive in Germany, kill two workers
Mosquitoes believed to have originated in Africa have reportedly arrived in Germany, where they are suspected of causing the deaths of two workers. The circumstances surrounding the incident, including how the insects reached the country and the workers’ identities, are not provided in the headline.
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