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Health · The Punch ·Why Nigerians should stop cutting vegetables in markets — Nutritionists
Nutritionists are urging Nigerians to stop cutting vegetables in markets, highlighting concerns about the potential health and hygiene implications of preparing vegetables before they are taken home. The guidance focuses on safer handling and preparation practices for consumers purchasing vegetables from markets.
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Health · The Punch ·
Amala meal: Kogi probes deaths of four family members
Authorities in Kogi State are investigating the deaths of four members of the same family after they reportedly ate an amala meal. The probe is expected to establish whether the food was linked to the fatalities and determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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Health · The Punch ·
The scourge of antimicrobial resistance
The Punch examines the growing threat posed by antimicrobial resistance, in which microbes become less responsive to medicines used to treat infections. The headline signals a focus on the scale and consequences of the problem, which can make illnesses harder to manage and increase risks for patients and health systems.
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Health · The Punch ·
Children at the centre of Nigeria’s worsening drug crisis
The report focuses on children’s prominent role in Nigeria’s worsening drug crisis, highlighting concerns about how the situation is affecting young people and placing them at the centre of a growing public health and social challenge.
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Health · Leadership News ·FCTA Trains Health Workers On Life-saving Emergency Response
The Federal Capital Territory Administration is providing specialised training for health workers on emergency response procedures intended to help save lives. The initiative focuses on strengthening their ability to manage urgent medical situations and improve preparedness within the territory’s healthcare system.
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Health · Vanguard ·Benue approves N294.5m counterpart fund for 2026 malaria campaign
Benue State has approved N294.5 million as its counterpart contribution toward the 2026 malaria campaign. The funding is intended to support the state’s participation in efforts to prevent and control malaria, although the headline does not provide further details on implementation, beneficiaries or the campaign’s specific activities.
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Health · BusinessDay ·How an American aviation entrepreneur is changing the narrative of rural healthcare in Nigeria, one hospital at a time — Part II
The report examines how an American aviation entrepreneur is contributing to a shift in the delivery and perception of rural healthcare in Nigeria. It focuses on efforts involving hospitals and presents the initiative as part of a broader, facility-by-facility response to healthcare challenges outside major urban centres.
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Health · The Punch ·
FCTA trains health workers in emergency care
The Federal Capital Territory Administration has organised training for health workers focused on emergency care. The initiative is intended to strengthen healthcare personnel’s ability to respond to urgent medical situations and improve emergency services within the territory.
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Health · The Punch ·
Four Kogi family members, dog die after meal
Four members of a family in Kogi State and their dog reportedly died after eating a meal. The circumstances surrounding the deaths, including the meal’s contents and whether any investigation or medical findings have established a cause, were not provided in the headline.
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Health · ThisDay ·UNICEF Enlists Katsina Religious Leaders for Child Health, Vaccination Drive
UNICEF has engaged religious leaders in Katsina State to support efforts focused on child health and vaccination. The initiative is intended to involve influential community figures in promoting awareness and encouraging families to access immunisation and other essential health services for children.
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Health · Vanguard ·Kano Emirate introduces drug test for prospective traditional rulers
The Kano Emirate has introduced mandatory drug testing for individuals seeking appointment as traditional rulers. The measure will make screening part of the process for prospective title holders, although the headline does not specify which substances will be tested, how the policy will be implemented, or when it will take effect.
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Health · The Punch ·
Benue approves N294.53m counterpart funding for malaria campaign
The Benue State Government has approved N294.53 million as counterpart funding for a malaria campaign. The allocation is intended to support efforts to prevent or control malaria in the state, although the headline does not specify the campaign’s activities, timeline or implementing partners.
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Health · PM News ·
Drug abuse: Kano Task Force inaugurates sub-committees
Kano State’s task force addressing drug abuse has inaugurated sub-committees to support its work. The development signals the formal organisation of specialised groups within the task force, although the headline does not provide details on their membership, responsibilities, or immediate plans.
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Health · Vanguard ·Kogi govt orders probe as four family members die after eating Amala
The Kogi State Government has ordered an investigation into the deaths of four members of the same family reportedly after they ate amala, a traditional Nigerian meal. The probe is expected to establish what caused the deaths and determine whether the food was contaminated or other factors were involved.
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Health · Leadership News ·
4 Family Members Die After Eating Amala In Kogi
Four members of the same family in Kogi State reportedly died after eating amala, a Nigerian staple food made from yam or cassava flour. The circumstances surrounding the deaths, including the location, timing, possible cause and whether other people were affected, are not provided in the headline.
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Health · Premium Times ·PT Health Watch: Sex during pregnancy is usually safe, but some risks remain – Expert
An expert explains that sexual intercourse during pregnancy is generally safe for many women, but certain risks or medical circumstances may require caution. The guidance highlights the importance of recognising potential complications and seeking professional advice where necessary, according to Premium Times’ health report.
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Health · ThisDay ·
Drug Abuse: Edo Accuses Pharmacists, Doctors of Fuelling Crisis as Stakeholders Call for Collaborative Efforts
Edo State has accused pharmacists and doctors of contributing to the drug abuse crisis, while stakeholders have called for stronger collaboration to address the problem. The discussions focused on the roles of health professionals and the need for coordinated efforts among relevant parties to combat drug misuse in the state.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·I spent N800,000 monthly on drugs — Ronke Oshodi opens up on health battle
Nigerian actress Ronke Oshodi has disclosed that she spent about N800,000 every month on medication during a health challenge. Her account highlights the substantial financial burden associated with managing her condition, though the headline does not provide further details about the illness, treatment, or duration of the health battle.
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Health · Leadership News ·
Kogi Govt Probes Deaths Of 4 Family Members After Eating Amala
The Kogi State Government is investigating the deaths of four members of the same family after they reportedly ate amala, a Nigerian staple food. The probe is expected to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and determine whether the meal was connected to the fatalities.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·Nigeria moves to decriminalise attempted suicide
Nigeria is taking steps to remove criminal penalties for attempted suicide. The proposed change would alter how the law treats people who survive suicide attempts, shifting the issue away from prosecution and potentially toward a more supportive public health response. Further details on the process and scope of the reform were not provided.
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