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Health · The Punch ·Niger, UNICEF begin campaign to combat mothers, babies’ diseases
Niger State and UNICEF have launched a campaign aimed at reducing diseases affecting mothers and babies. The effort suggests a public health intervention focused on maternal and child wellbeing, as authorities and the UN agency move to address health risks facing vulnerable groups in the state.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·Mbah tours 300-bed Enugu Int’l Hospital, says ‘we’re ready to welcome the world’
Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah inspected the 300-bed Enugu International Hospital and presented the facility as a sign of the state’s readiness to receive patients and visitors from beyond Nigeria. The headline points to a focus on healthcare infrastructure and the hospital’s expected role in the state.
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Health · Premium Times ·Why we built Enugu International Hospital – Gov Mbah
Governor Peter Mbah explained the reasons behind the construction of the Enugu International Hospital, outlining the state government’s purpose for the project and its expected role in strengthening healthcare services and medical infrastructure in Enugu State.
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FG intensifies efforts to tackle poor water quality nationwide
The Federal Government is stepping up measures to address poor water quality across Nigeria, signalling stronger nationwide action on water safety and access. The move suggests renewed attention to contamination concerns and broader efforts to improve public health conditions linked to water supply.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·Osun residents access free healthcare as SROL expands SegunCare
Residents in Osun are gaining access to free healthcare as SROL expands the SegunCare initiative, indicating broader medical support for people in the state through an enlarged health access programme.
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FG prioritises hepatitis B, C prevention to curb liver cancer
The Federal Government is placing greater emphasis on preventing hepatitis B and C as part of efforts to reduce cases of liver cancer in Nigeria. The headline indicates a public health focus on disease prevention as a key strategy for lowering the burden of liver-related illness.
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Health · Premium Times ·WHO recommends Phase III trial of Ebola vaccine against Bundibugyo virus
The World Health Organization has recommended moving an Ebola vaccine targeting the Bundibugyo virus to a Phase III clinical trial, indicating support for wider testing of its effectiveness and safety against that strain of the disease.
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Health · Daily Post ·Stakeholders decry rising child malnutrition in Niger, call for stronger actions
Stakeholders have raised concern over increasing child malnutrition in Niger State and urged stronger measures to address the problem. The report centres on calls for more effective action to improve child nutrition and respond to the worsening situation in the state.
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Health · The Punch ·
Mbah inspects Enugu hospital, targets medical tourism market
Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah inspected a hospital in the state as part of efforts linked to healthcare development and a push to attract medical tourism. The move suggests a focus on improving medical facilities and positioning Enugu as a destination for specialised health services.
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Health · Premium Times ·Faith leaders urged to confront beliefs, family decisions driving maternal deaths in Kano
Faith leaders in Kano have been urged to address religious beliefs and family decision-making patterns seen as contributing to maternal deaths. The call highlights concern over social and cultural factors influencing women’s health outcomes and the role of community leaders in helping reduce preventable fatalities.
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Health · Vanguard ·AKURE CHOKES: Residents decry 5-week toxic odour, demand action
Residents in Akure are reporting a toxic odour that has persisted for about five weeks, raising concern over air quality and daily living conditions. They are calling on relevant authorities to investigate the source and take action to address the situation.
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Health · Vanguard ·FG approves 35 new linear accelerators to boost cancer treatment
The Federal Government has approved 35 new linear accelerators as part of efforts to strengthen cancer treatment capacity in Nigeria. The decision points to planned expansion of radiotherapy infrastructure aimed at improving access to care for cancer patients across the country.
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Health · Daily Post ·Diaspora Nigerians can now see exactly how their healthcare money is spent back home: Vigorcare set to launch
Vigorcare is set to launch a platform aimed at giving Nigerians in the diaspora visibility into how money sent for healthcare is used in Nigeria, focusing on tracking spending and improving transparency around medical support for relatives back home.
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Health · The Punch ·
Bayelsa raises the alarm over rising cases of hypertension
Bayelsa State has raised concern over an increase in cases of hypertension, signalling a growing public health issue in the state. The development points to heightened attention from health authorities as they monitor the trend and consider responses to the rising burden of the condition.
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Health · PM News ·UNICEF sounds alarm as cholera sweeps West, Central Africa
UNICEF has raised concern over a cholera outbreak affecting parts of West and Central Africa, signalling a widening public health challenge in the region. The alert indicates growing risk to vulnerable communities as health authorities monitor the spread of the disease.
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Health · BellaNaija ·Susan Uko on How She Recovered After Two Total Hip Replacement Surgeries
Susan Uko shares her experience of recovering after undergoing two total hip replacement surgeries, focusing on her post-surgery journey and how she managed the physical and personal challenges that followed. The piece centres on her health experience and recovery process.
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LAUTECH: Resident Doctors Threaten Fresh Strike Over Unmet Demands
Resident doctors at LAUTECH have threatened to resume industrial action over demands they say remain unresolved. The development points to renewed labour tensions within the institution and raises the possibility of disruptions to medical services and hospital operations if the issues are not addressed.
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Over 2700 Osun Residents Access Free Healthcare as SROL Expands SegunCare to Include Mental Health Support
More than 2,700 residents in Osun have accessed free healthcare under SegunCare, as SROL expands the programme to include mental health support. The development indicates a broader healthcare outreach in the state, with added attention to mental health services alongside existing care.
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Health · Premium Times ·FG targets improved cancer care with 25 new linear accelerators
The federal government is seeking to strengthen cancer treatment in Nigeria by adding 25 new linear accelerators, a key radiotherapy technology used in cancer care. The move indicates an effort to expand access to modern treatment and improve health services for patients across the country.
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Zamfara Veterinary Doctors Commend Gov Lawal Over CONMESS Implementation
Veterinary doctors in Zamfara State have praised Governor Dauda Lawal over the implementation of CONMESS, indicating approval of the government’s action on the medical salary structure as it affects their profession in the state.
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