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Health · ThisDay ·FG Moves to Strengthen Transparency in Health Sector, Deploys ICPC to Track Expenditure
The federal government is taking steps to improve transparency in the health sector by deploying the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission to monitor spending. The move signals tighter oversight of health expenditure and an effort to strengthen accountability in the use of public funds.
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EU Releases €2.3m to African Countries for Cholera Fight, Nigeria Gets €1.5m
The European Union has released €2.3 million to support cholera response efforts in African countries, with Nigeria receiving €1.5 million of the total allocation. The funding is aimed at strengthening the fight against cholera as affected countries respond to the public health challenge.
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AMLSN Raises Alarm Over Nigeria’s 99% Dependence on Imported Diagnostic Products, Demands Immediate Reform
The Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria has warned that the country relies on imported diagnostic products for about 99 percent of its needs and is calling for urgent reforms. The concern highlights Nigeria’s limited local production capacity in a critical area of healthcare delivery.
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Health · The Punch ·Katsina, UNICEF tackle malnutrition, unveil survey
Katsina State and UNICEF have moved to address malnutrition by unveiling a survey linked to the issue. The development indicates a joint effort to assess the nutrition situation and support planning or intervention measures aimed at improving health outcomes in the state.
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Sokoto targets 23 LGs in push to cut maternal deaths
Sokoto State is focusing on 23 local government areas as part of an effort to reduce maternal deaths, indicating a targeted public health response aimed at improving outcomes for pregnant women and mothers in the state.
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Suspected food poisoning kills four Kano Qur’anic pupils
Four Qur’anic pupils in Kano have reportedly died in a suspected case of food poisoning, with the incident raising concern over the cause of the illness and the circumstances surrounding the fatalities.
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Health · The Punch ·
Lab scientists demand investment in local diagnostic production to cut imports
Laboratory scientists are calling for greater investment in domestic diagnostic production, saying stronger local capacity could reduce Nigeria’s reliance on imported medical supplies. Their demand points to concerns about self-sufficiency, supply stability and the development of the country’s health-related manufacturing base.
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Health · The Punch ·
NOHIL, partners train specialists in advanced surgery to tackle foot deformities
NOHIL and its partners are training medical specialists in advanced surgical techniques aimed at addressing foot deformities. The effort focuses on building local expertise and improving treatment capacity for patients requiring specialised orthopedic care.
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Health · The Punch ·
Experts seek mandatory adoption of electronic records in hospitals
Experts are calling for hospitals to make electronic records mandatory, signalling a push toward wider digital documentation in healthcare facilities. The move centres on replacing or reducing paper-based systems with electronic record-keeping as part of hospital operations.
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Health · The Punch ·
Iwosan Lagoon unveils medical facility to boost healthcare access in Lagos
Iwosan Lagoon has unveiled a new medical facility in Lagos as part of efforts to improve access to healthcare in the state. The development indicates an expansion of health services aimed at meeting patient needs and strengthening medical care availability in the city.
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Health · Leadership News ·
”Hospitals Refusing To Treat Our Father” – Ogogo’s Daughters Cry For Help Over Father’s Ill Heath
Ogogo’s daughters have appealed for help over their father’s worsening health, saying hospitals are refusing to treat him. The headline indicates a medical access crisis involving the ailing public figure and his family’s effort to secure urgent care.
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Health · The Punch ·
Hospitals refusing to treat our father, Nollywood actor Ogogo’s daughters cry out over stage-four cancer
The daughters of Nollywood actor Ogogo have raised concern that hospitals are refusing to treat their father, who is reportedly battling stage-four cancer. The report focuses on their appeal over his medical condition and the difficulty they say he is facing in accessing care.
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Health · Premium Times ·Resident doctors commend Uba Sani for prioritising healthcare workers’ welfare
Resident doctors have commended Uba Sani for giving attention to the welfare of healthcare workers, indicating support for measures affecting medical personnel. The headline suggests the recognition is linked to efforts or policies focused on improving conditions for workers in the health sector.
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Health · Premium Times ·‘Our father is battling Stage 4 cancer’ — Ogogo Hassan’s daughters reveal, seek treatment options
Ogogo Hassan’s daughters have disclosed that their father is living with Stage 4 cancer and are seeking information on possible treatment options. The development brings attention to his health condition and the family’s effort to explore medical support and care.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·One-time HIV treatment clears virus in newborn primates — Researchers
Researchers report that a one-time HIV treatment eliminated the virus in newborn primates, indicating a possible advance in early-life HIV intervention. The finding suggests scientists are exploring whether a single-dose approach could help clear infection shortly after birth.
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Health · Leadership News ·
FG, ICPC Launch Joint Task Team To Curb Corruption In Health Sector
The Federal Government and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission have launched a joint task team aimed at tackling corruption in Nigeria’s health sector. The move indicates a coordinated effort to strengthen oversight, improve accountability, and address malpractice affecting health service delivery.
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Health · Leadership News ·
Abia PHCs Record Over 1m Attendance In 12 Months
Abia State’s primary healthcare centres recorded more than one million attendances within a 12-month period, indicating heavy use of frontline health services across the state. The report points to patient volume at PHCs over the year without providing further detail in the headline.
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Health · Leadership News ·
DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Surpasses Previous Death Toll
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo are facing a worsening Ebola outbreak, with reported deaths now exceeding the toll recorded in a previous outbreak. The development points to a deepening public health emergency and increased concern over containment efforts, treatment capacity and the outbreak’s broader impact.
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Health · ThisDay ·
EU Releases €2.3m to Fight Cholera As Nigeria Gets €1.5m
The European Union has released €2.3 million to support cholera response efforts, with Nigeria allocated €1.5 million from the total. The funding indicates targeted assistance for addressing the disease and supporting health-related interventions in the country.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·Ondo govt unveils fresh healthcare reforms
The Ondo State government has announced a fresh set of healthcare reforms, signalling new changes in the state’s health sector. The development points to efforts to improve healthcare delivery and related public health systems, although the specific measures are not detailed in the headline.
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