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Health · BusinessDay ·Saudi medical team performs free urological surgeries on 52 Kano patients
A Saudi medical team has performed urological surgeries at no cost for 52 patients in Kano. The headline does not specify the procedures, the team’s location or the patients’ outcomes.
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Health · BusinessDay ·Nordica marks 1,000 HIFU treatments after five years of fibroid care innovation
Nordica has reached 1,000 high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) treatments after five years of providing fibroid care. The milestone highlights the clinic’s use of the treatment as part of its efforts to innovate in fibroid care.
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Health · Premium Times ·Nigerian drugmaker Fidson selected to manufacture generic influenza antiviral under global licence
Nigerian pharmaceutical company Fidson has been selected to manufacture a generic antiviral medicine for influenza under a global licence. The headline does not identify the medicine, licensing organisation or expected production timeline.
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Health · PM News ·Darkness, decay, unpaid wages: Inside FCT’s abandoned Kuchiko rehabilitation centre
The report examines conditions at the abandoned Kuchiko rehabilitation centre in the Federal Capital Territory, highlighting darkness, physical decay and unpaid wages. The headline indicates that the facility and its workers are facing serious neglect, but provides no further details about the centre’s services or the circumstances behind its abandonment.
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Health · Leadership News ·
NAFDAC Calls For Nigeria’s Return To Vaccine Manufacturing, Seeks Global Support
NAFDAC has called for Nigeria to resume vaccine manufacturing and is seeking support from the global community. The appeal highlights the agency’s push for the country to re-establish domestic vaccine production, though the headline does not specify the proposed measures or the type of support sought.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·NAFDAC seeks vaccine factories to secure WHO’s highest regulatory status
NAFDAC is seeking vaccine factories as part of its effort to secure the World Health Organization’s highest regulatory status. The headline does not specify where the facilities would be located or how the plan would be carried out.
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Health · PM News ·
Infections linked to 2.3m cancer cases globally in 2024 – Study
A study reported that infections were linked to 2.3 million cancer cases worldwide in 2024. The headline does not identify the infections involved or explain the study’s methods, so further details about the findings are not available from the information provided.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·Ethiopian woman says she hasn’t eaten or drunk water since age 10
An Ethiopian woman says she has not eaten food or drunk water since she was 10. The headline identifies her claim but provides no details about her circumstances or how it was assessed.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·Cardiovascular diseases on the increase in Nigeria but people don’t come to hospital because of money — Experts
Health experts say cardiovascular diseases are increasing in Nigeria, while some people who need care do not go to hospital because they cannot afford it. The headline does not specify which conditions are rising or provide figures on the trend or the number of people unable to access treatment.
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Health · Vanguard ·
Vanguard summit: Nigeria risks losing gains of Mental Health Act, experts warn
At a Vanguard summit, experts warned that Nigeria risks losing gains made through the Mental Health Act. The headline does not specify which gains are at risk or what factors may threaten them.
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Health · Leadership News ·
66 Years Of Promises: From Mission Hospitals To Medical Tourism
The headline frames a 66-year look at Nigeria’s healthcare system, tracing its span from mission hospitals to medical tourism and pointing to a history of promises about healthcare provision.
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Health · Vanguard ·Kano and it’s digital health revolution
The headline focuses on Kano’s digital health revolution, but it does not specify the technologies involved, the services affected, who is leading the changes, or what outcomes have been reported.
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Health · The Punch ·Leukaemia
The headline identifies leukaemia, a type of blood cancer, but provides no further details about the article’s subject, developments or people involved.
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Health · The Punch ·
Beyond stunted growth, malnutrition limits children’s problem-solving skills — Nutritionists
Nutritionists say malnutrition affects children beyond physical growth, limiting their problem-solving skills. The headline highlights cognitive effects alongside stunted growth, underscoring the broader consequences of inadequate nutrition for children.
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Health · The Punch ·
Many nursing mothers unaware alcohol reduces breastmilk production, say paediatricians
Paediatricians say many nursing mothers do not know that alcohol can reduce breastmilk production. The headline highlights a gap in awareness about alcohol’s potential effect on milk supply among women who are breastfeeding.
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Health · The Punch ·
Avoid rigorous sex, doctors tell men with heart disease
Doctors have advised men with heart disease to avoid vigorous sexual activity. The headline does not specify which patients are affected, what level of exertion is considered rigorous, or the medical reasons for the guidance.
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Health · The Punch ·
‘Leave leadership to men’: Women battle stereotypes in health sector
The headline focuses on women in the health sector confronting stereotypes that leadership should be left to men. It points to gender-based assumptions about who is suited to lead, but gives no details about the women, institutions or specific challenges involved.
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Health · The Punch ·
Brain surgery affected my penis, says Julius Agwu
Nigerian entertainer Julius Agwu said brain surgery affected his penis. The headline does not specify when the surgery took place or describe the effects he experienced.
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Health · PM News ·
HIV, TB, Malaria: Group urges Edo journalists to expose health gaps
A group has urged journalists in Edo State to investigate and report gaps in efforts addressing HIV, tuberculosis and malaria. The appeal highlights the media’s role in drawing attention to health-service shortcomings.
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Health · Leadership News ·
”Walking Is A Problem For Me Now” – Pete Edochie
Veteran actor Pete Edochie says he is now experiencing difficulty walking. The headline provides no further information about the cause of the mobility problem or how long he has been affected.
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