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Health · ThisDay ·Expert Pushes for Policies to Control Tobacco Intake among Nigerians
An expert has called for stronger policies to reduce tobacco consumption in Nigeria, highlighting the need for measures aimed at controlling intake among the population. The report points to growing attention on public health responses and regulatory action to address tobacco use in the country.
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Health · ThisDay ·
AltBank: Healthcare in Nigeria Won’t Scale without Patient Capital, Strong Partnerships
AltBank says Nigeria’s healthcare sector will struggle to expand without long-term investment and stronger partnerships among key stakeholders. The headline points to a focus on funding structures and collaboration as necessary conditions for improving healthcare delivery and supporting sustainable growth across the country.
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Health · ThisDay ·
NSITF Intensifies Nationwide Workplace Safety Campaign
The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund is stepping up a nationwide campaign focused on workplace safety, indicating broader efforts to improve compliance, awareness and protection for employees across different sectors. The move suggests increased attention to occupational safety standards and accident prevention in workplaces nationwide.
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Health · ThisDay ·
UN Members Urged to Commit $15bn Annually to Prevent Future Pandemics
UN member states have been urged to provide $15 billion each year to strengthen global efforts aimed at preventing future pandemics. The appeal highlights the scale of funding being sought to improve preparedness, reduce health risks and support international measures against future disease outbreaks.
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Health · Leadership News ·
Nigeria’s Recurring Doctor Shortage
Nigeria continues to face a recurring shortage of doctors, pointing to ongoing pressure on the country’s healthcare system. The report focuses on the persistence of the problem and its implications for access to medical services and the capacity of health institutions to meet public needs.
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Health · Premium Times ·Donor cuts, govt inaction push HIV patients towards death, uncertainty in Rivers, Akwa Ibom (2)
Donor funding cuts and delayed government action are worsening the situation for HIV patients in Rivers and Akwa Ibom, leaving many at risk and facing uncertainty over access to treatment and support services. The report highlights growing pressure on vulnerable patients in both states.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·The emotional impact of gambling
The report focuses on how gambling can affect emotional wellbeing, pointing to the psychological strain and personal challenges that may arise from betting habits. It highlights the human side of gambling by centring attention on its impact on feelings, behaviour and everyday life.
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Health · ThisDay ·
World Hepatitis Day: How Cerba Lancet Took Testing, Education, and Hope to the Streets of Mushin
Cerba Lancet marked World Hepatitis Day with a street-level outreach in Mushin, focusing on hepatitis testing, public education and community engagement. The report centres on efforts to expand awareness and access to health information and services in a densely populated Lagos neighbourhood.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·Stroke can leave one in two survivors with cognitive problems — Prof Akinyemi
Prof Akinyemi says stroke may leave as many as one in two survivors with cognitive problems, highlighting a major health consequence beyond physical disability. The report points to concerns about memory, thinking and other mental functions among people recovering from stroke.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·Nigeria’s Mental health system under siege, Prof Obindo warns
Prof Obindo has warned that Nigeria’s mental health system is facing serious strain, highlighting growing pressure on care delivery and support structures. The report points to concerns about the condition of the country’s mental health services and the challenges affecting effective treatment and response.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·Hepatitis B burden: Cerba Lancet takes screening to Mushin, screens 247
Cerba Lancet carried out a Hepatitis B screening outreach in Mushin as part of efforts to address the disease burden, with 247 people screened during the exercise. The report centres on a community-based health intervention aimed at increasing detection and awareness.
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Health · The Punch ·Oyo to tackle HIV with data, begins surveillance survey training
Oyo State is moving to strengthen its HIV response through a data-driven approach, starting with training for a surveillance survey. The effort indicates a focus on improving how health information is gathered and used to guide planning, monitoring and intervention against HIV in the state.
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Health · ThisDay ·
Fasere: Digital Tools Will Address Africa’s Long-term Clinical Conditions
Fasere says digital tools can help Africa tackle long-term clinical conditions, pointing to technology as a way to support diagnosis, monitoring and care management across the continent. The headline indicates a focus on improving responses to chronic health challenges through digital health solutions.
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Health · The Punch ·
Outdated state laws threaten Nigeria’s disease outbreak preparedness — NCDC
Nigeria’s Centre for Disease Control says outdated state laws are weakening the country’s preparedness for disease outbreaks. The warning points to legal gaps at subnational level that could affect how quickly and effectively states respond to public health emergencies.
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Health · BusinessDay ·Borno govt receives cholera, reproductive kits from Plan International
Borno State government has received cholera response supplies and reproductive health kits from Plan International, indicating support for public health and humanitarian needs in the state. The development centres on the delivery of medical and related materials aimed at disease prevention and reproductive care.
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Health · Daily Post ·Tinubu approves key projects in health sector [FULL LIST]
President Bola Tinubu has approved several key projects in Nigeria’s health sector, with the report presenting the list of initiatives covered by the decision. The headline indicates a federal move affecting healthcare plans, but gives no further detail on funding, timelines, or implementation.
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Health · Leadership News ·
Why Maternal Deaths Remain Alarmingly High In Nigeria – UUTH CMD
A senior hospital official explains why maternal deaths remain high in Nigeria, highlighting ongoing challenges around pregnancy and childbirth. The report focuses on factors contributing to poor outcomes for mothers and draws attention to the scale of the health concern.
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Health · Premium Times ·HMO Controversy: What Nigerians, hospitals need to know about health insurance
The report focuses on controversy involving health maintenance organisations and outlines key information Nigerians and hospitals should understand about health insurance, likely covering how HMOs operate, what responsibilities are involved, and issues affecting access to healthcare services.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·Ondo govt restates commitment to effective healthcare system
The Ondo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to building an effective healthcare system, signalling continued attention to health service delivery and sector improvement in the state. The statement points to ongoing government focus on strengthening healthcare access and overall public health administration.
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Health · The Punch ·
Doctors urge FG to subsidise insulin as prices surge to ₦25,000
Doctors have called on the Federal Government to subsidise insulin following a sharp rise in prices to about ₦25,000, highlighting growing concern over the affordability of a critical diabetes treatment for patients in Nigeria.
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