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Health · The Punch ·Special needs persons get 21 wheelchairs during medical outreach
During a medical outreach, 21 wheelchairs were distributed to persons with special needs. The intervention appears to be part of support efforts aimed at improving mobility assistance for beneficiaries and addressing some immediate needs within the affected community.
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Health · The Punch ·
UNICEF seeks N1.2bn as Katsina commits N500m to nutrition
UNICEF is seeking N1.2 billion for nutrition efforts, while the Katsina State Government has committed N500 million toward the programme. The development highlights funding needs and the state’s financial support for nutrition interventions in Katsina.
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Health · ThisDay ·Dr. Adegbajo Odedina: Building Haven Pediatrics to Fight Nigeria’s Child Mortality Crisis
Dr. Adegbajo Odedina is highlighted for building Haven Pediatrics as part of efforts to address Nigeria’s child mortality crisis, with a focus on expanding pediatric care and improving health outcomes for children in the country.
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Health · Vanguard ·Taking decisive action against open defecation
The report focuses on efforts to address open defecation, indicating a push for stronger measures on sanitation and public hygiene. It suggests attention on policies or actions aimed at reducing the practice and improving health and environmental conditions in affected communities.
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Health · The Punch ·
Why Nigeria must value scientists behind its diagnoses
The report focuses on the importance of recognising and valuing the scientists whose work supports medical diagnoses in Nigeria. It points to their role in the health system and highlights why greater attention to their contribution matters to healthcare delivery and diagnostic services.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·Moringa possible treatment for peptic ulcers, scientists call for human clinical trials
Scientists say moringa may have potential as a treatment for peptic ulcers and are urging that human clinical trials be carried out to test its safety and effectiveness. The development points to possible medical value in the plant, but further research in people is still needed.
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Health · ThisDay ·
Women Leaders Begin Drive to Transform W’Africa Health Systems
Women leaders have launched an initiative aimed at improving health systems across West Africa, signalling a regional push for reform in healthcare delivery and outcomes. The effort appears focused on strengthening institutions, expanding leadership involvement, and addressing broader public health challenges in the subregion.
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Health · Daily Trust ·
Newborn stolen from Benue hospital
A newborn was reportedly stolen from a hospital in Benue State, raising concern over security and the circumstances of the incident. The report centres on the baby’s disappearance from the medical facility and the immediate attention on how the incident happened.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·Top 10 hospitals with affordable dialysis facilities in Nigeria
Nigerian Tribune highlights 10 hospitals in Nigeria that offer more affordable dialysis services, focusing on options for patients managing kidney-related conditions. The report points readers to treatment centres where costs may be lower, reflecting ongoing public interest in access to essential renal care.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·NNPC, Shell’s ‘Vision First’ reaches over 10,000 Nigerians
NNPC and Shell’s Vision First initiative has reached more than 10,000 Nigerians, according to the headline. The report points to a milestone for the programme’s outreach, indicating that the joint effort has expanded its impact across a significant number of beneficiaries in the country.
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Health · Leadership News ·
Radda Pledges N1.2bn for UNICEF Nutrition Programme in Katsina
Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda has pledged N1.2 billion to support a UNICEF nutrition programme in the state, signalling government backing for efforts aimed at improving nutrition outcomes and addressing related health needs in Katsina.
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Health · BusinessDay ·Katsina launches nutrition survey as UNICEF warns of persistent malnutrition
Katsina State has begun a nutrition survey to assess conditions affecting residents, while UNICEF has raised concern over continuing malnutrition in the area. The development points to an effort to gather data for planning and response amid ongoing public health challenges linked to poor nutrition.
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Health · Leadership News ·
Newborn Baby Allegedly Stolen From Benue Health Facility
A reported case of infant theft has emerged from a health facility in Benue State, involving a newborn baby allegedly taken from the centre. The incident points to a possible security and child protection concern, with details expected to focus on how the case occurred and any response by authorities.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·FULL LIST: US Social Security adds 14 rare health conditions to fast-track disability list
The report says the US Social Security Administration has added 14 rare health conditions to its fast-track disability list, a change that could speed up benefit decisions for affected applicants. It focuses on the updated list and the conditions newly included in the accelerated process.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·5 infections you can still get even if you use a condom during sex
Nigerian Tribune reports on five infections that can still be transmitted during sex even when a condom is used, highlighting that condoms reduce risk but do not provide complete protection against every sexually transmitted infection.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·Daily multivitamin linked to lower hypertension risk in older adults — Study
A study indicates that daily multivitamin use may be associated with a reduced risk of hypertension among older adults. The report points to a possible health benefit for ageing populations, while framing the finding as research-based rather than a confirmed medical recommendation.
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Health · Leadership News ·
WHO Warns Trump’s Vaccine Overhaul Ignores Decades Of Scientific Evidence
The World Health Organization has warned that vaccine policy changes linked to Donald Trump overlook decades of established scientific evidence. The report centres on concerns about how a proposed overhaul could affect public health decisions, vaccine confidence and the broader use of evidence-based immunisation policies.
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Health · Premium Times ·Abia rolls out app to track high-risk pregnancies, set to recruit more health workers
Abia State has introduced an app designed to monitor high-risk pregnancies as part of efforts to strengthen maternal healthcare. The state is also preparing to hire more health workers, indicating a broader push to improve care delivery and support for pregnant women in vulnerable cases.
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Health · Premium Times ·Over 2,700 Osun residents access free healthcare as SROL expands SegunCare to include mental health support
More than 2,700 residents in Osun State have accessed free healthcare services under the SegunCare initiative, as the SROL programme broadens its coverage to include mental health support. The expansion signals a wider focus on healthcare access and mental wellness in the state.
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Health · BusinessDay ·Nigeria is building a sustainable health financing future
Nigeria is working toward a more sustainable approach to health financing, with attention on how the country can fund healthcare more reliably over the long term. The report centres on efforts to strengthen financial support for the health sector and improve future stability.
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