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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·
Dentists must lead the fight against tobacco —Stakeholders
Health stakeholders say dentists should take a leading role in efforts to combat tobacco use. The call highlights the dental profession’s potential contribution to tobacco-control initiatives, likely through patient engagement and awareness of tobacco’s effects on oral health, although the headline provides no further details about the specific measures proposed.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·
Ibadan study: Boys face higher blood pressure risk as diet fails to explain childhood hypertension
A study conducted in Ibadan found that boys face a higher risk of elevated blood pressure during childhood. The research also indicated that differences in diet do not explain the occurrence of childhood hypertension, suggesting that other factors may contribute to the condition among children.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·
Ibadan doctors worldwide unite for homeland development
Doctors of Ibadan origin or affiliation living around the world are joining forces to support development in their homeland. The initiative highlights cooperation among medical professionals in the diaspora and their potential contributions to healthcare and broader community progress in Ibadan.
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Health · Vanguard ·
Nearly 1 in 4 men fail paternity tests – report
A report indicates that nearly one in four men tested for paternity were found not to be the biological fathers of the children assessed. The finding highlights the prevalence of disputed or uncertain paternity cases, although the headline provides no details about the sample size, location, testing methods or broader context.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·
Asthma: How to prevent respiratory triggers during rainy season
The report focuses on asthma management during the rainy season, highlighting ways people can prevent or reduce exposure to respiratory triggers associated with wetter weather. It is intended to guide individuals with asthma on protecting their breathing and limiting factors that may worsen symptoms during this period.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·
Preserve vital medications safely during prolonged power outages
The report highlights the need to store essential medications safely during extended power outages. It focuses on protecting medicines that may be affected by interrupted electricity, helping patients and caregivers maintain their quality and effectiveness until reliable power is restored.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·
Manage Healthcare for Elderly Parents in Nigeria: Diaspora Guide
The Nigerian Tribune guide outlines how Nigerians living abroad can help manage healthcare needs for elderly parents in Nigeria. It focuses on practical considerations for coordinating care remotely, supporting medical needs, and navigating responsibilities across distance, though the headline does not specify particular services or recommendations.
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Health · Premium Times ·
Malaria kills German airport worker in rare outbreak
A German airport worker has died from malaria in what authorities describe as a rare outbreak. The report highlights an unusual malaria-related incident in Germany involving airport staff, though the headline does not provide details on the outbreak’s location, source, number of cases or official response.
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Health · Premium Times ·
Katsina Survey: 88% of households consume 1–3 food varieties daily, 61% of recent births occurred at home
A survey in Katsina State found that 88% of households consume only one to three varieties of food each day, indicating limited dietary diversity. It also reported that 61% of recent births took place at home, highlighting the prevalence of home deliveries among surveyed households.
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Health · Premium Times ·
Cataracts drive avoidable blindness in over two million Nigerians – Ophthalmologist
An ophthalmologist says cataracts are responsible for avoidable blindness affecting more than two million Nigerians. The condition is identified as a significant eye-health challenge, highlighting the scale of preventable vision loss in the country.
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Health · PM News ·
Between Policy and People: Inside LASHMA’s Push to Make ILERA EKO Work for Lagos
The report examines the Lagos State Health Management Agency’s efforts to strengthen and expand ILERA EKO, the state’s health insurance programme. It focuses on the relationship between policy implementation and residents’ access to healthcare, highlighting LASHMA’s push to make the scheme more effective and responsive to the needs of Lagos communities.
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Health · The Punch ·
Police deny receiving report of kidney sales in Abuja
The police have denied receiving any report concerning alleged kidney sales in Abuja. The denial indicates that, despite claims or public discussion about the alleged activity, no formal complaint on the matter has been acknowledged by the police.
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Health · Daily Post ·
Nasarawa Gov Sule orders probe, arrest over missing hospital equipment
Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has directed authorities to investigate the reported disappearance of hospital equipment and ordered the arrest of those suspected of involvement. The directive signals a government response focused on determining how the equipment went missing and identifying individuals responsible.
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Health · Nairametrics ·
Africa to add 3 million health workers by 2035 amid 6 million shortage risk
Africa is expected to add 3 million health workers by 2035 as the continent confronts the risk of a six-million-worker shortage. The projection highlights the scale of workforce expansion needed to strengthen healthcare capacity and meet future demand across African countries.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·
70% of Nigerian health facilities face power outages — FG
The Federal Government says 70 percent of health facilities in Nigeria experience power outages, highlighting a widespread electricity challenge affecting healthcare service delivery. The statement points to unreliable power supply as a significant issue for medical facilities nationwide, although the headline provides no further details on causes, locations, or proposed solutions.
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Health · Leadership News ·
Gov Sule Orders Arrest, Prosecution Of Health Workers Over Alleged Sale Of Hospital Equipment
Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has ordered the arrest and prosecution of health workers accused of selling hospital equipment. The directive signals an official response to alleged misconduct involving public medical assets, with law enforcement and legal proceedings expected to determine the facts and any liability.
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Health · Premium Times ·
SBI Media marks 13th anniversary with eye care outreach in Kosofe community
SBI Media marked its 13th anniversary by organising an eye-care outreach programme for residents of the Kosofe community. The initiative focused on providing eye-related support as part of the organisation’s anniversary activities, highlighting a community-based health intervention in the area.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·
WHO African ministers endorse 10-year strategy to improve medical product regulation
Health ministers from African countries have endorsed a 10-year strategy aimed at strengthening the regulation of medical products across the continent. The plan is intended to improve regulatory systems and support the oversight of medicines and other health products over the coming decade.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·
Africa commits to three million more health workers by 2035
African countries have committed to increasing the continent’s health workforce by three million additional workers by 2035. The pledge signals a coordinated effort to address staffing needs across the health sector, although the headline does not provide details on implementation, funding, participating countries or the specific categories of health workers involved.
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Health · Vanguard ·
Gov Sule orders arrest, prosecution of health workers over alleged sale of hospital equipment
Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has ordered the arrest and prosecution of health workers accused of selling hospital equipment. The directive signals plans for law-enforcement action and possible legal proceedings against those allegedly involved, although the headline provides no further details about the equipment, the workers, or the circumstances of the alleged sale.