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Health · Daily Trust ·NHIA launches health financing observatory, seeks transparency in spending
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has launched a health financing observatory and is seeking greater transparency in how health funds are spent. The headline does not specify the observatory’s operations, the financing data it will monitor or the steps planned to improve accountability.
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Health · Daily Trust ·
3,874 violence survivors receive care in Benue
A total of 3,874 people who survived violence have received care in Benue, according to Daily Trust. The headline does not specify when the care was provided, what services were offered or which organisation delivered them.
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Health · Vanguard ·Dried placenta may help men regain erections faster after prostate surgery – Study
A study suggests that dried placenta may help men recover erectile function faster after prostate surgery. The headline does not specify how the treatment works or provide details about the study’s findings.
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Health · BusinessDay ·Stroke survivors, “heart warriors” find joy, connection through art at Paint and Heal Lagos 2026
Stroke survivors and people described as heart warriors found joy and connection through art at Paint and Heal Lagos 2026, an event highlighting the role of creative activities in bringing people facing health challenges together.
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Health · Vanguard ·Mental Health Summit: US-based behaviour specialist to spotlight youth addiction, recovery at Vanguard summit October
A US-based behaviour specialist is expected to discuss youth addiction and recovery at a Vanguard mental health summit scheduled for October. The headline identifies the event’s focus and timing but does not name the specialist or provide further details about the summit.
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Health · Daily Trust ·Food, drugs: The fakes among us
The report examines the presence of fake food and medicines in Nigeria, drawing attention to concerns about counterfeit products reaching the public and their potential implications for consumer safety and health.
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Health · Vanguard ·General Abdulsalami and the Indian Hospital: The Shame of a Nation, by Ugoji Egbujo
Ugoji Egbujo’s column focuses on General Abdulsalami and an Indian hospital, framing their connection as a matter of national concern. The headline does not specify the circumstances or provide further details.
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Health · ThisDay ·
NAS Provides Free Healthcare to Over 1,000 Rivers Residents
NAS provided free healthcare services to more than 1,000 residents of Rivers State. The headline does not specify the services offered, when they were provided, or further details about the initiative.
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Health · The Punch ·Police unveil two hospitals in Kwara
The police have unveiled two hospitals in Kwara State, marking the announcement of new healthcare facilities. The headline does not provide details about their locations, services, or intended beneficiaries.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·Why some people may think neighbours, family members hate them — Prof Obindo, psychiatrist
Psychiatrist Prof Obindo discusses factors that may lead some people to believe their neighbours or family members hate them. The headline does not specify the causes or circumstances behind these perceptions.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·Shingles doesn’t automatically mean HIV, says Anyachebelu
Anyachebelu says a shingles diagnosis does not automatically mean a person has HIV. The headline addresses a possible misconception linking the two conditions, while making clear that shingles alone is not proof of HIV infection.
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Health · Vanguard ·FG urged to declare emergency in health sector as Nigeria marks 66
As Nigeria marks 66, the federal government has been urged to declare an emergency in the health sector. The headline does not specify who made the appeal or provide further details about the reasons for it.
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Health · Vanguard ·FG pushes local drug production, eyes African pharma market
The Federal Government is stepping up efforts to expand local pharmaceutical production, with an eye on reaching markets across Africa. The headline signals a push to strengthen domestic drug manufacturing and position Nigerian producers to serve demand beyond the country, but does not specify the measures or timeline involved.
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Health · Vanguard ·
Cleric critises appointing clinicians as administrators in health institutions
A cleric has criticised the appointment of clinicians to administrative roles in health institutions. The headline does not specify the cleric’s reasons, the institutions involved or who made the appointments, but it highlights concerns about placing medical practitioners in management positions.
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Health · The Punch ·
Student explores new treatments for depression, addiction
A student is exploring new treatment approaches for depression and addiction, focusing on possible ways to address these mental health and substance-use challenges.
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Health · Vanguard ·Walking now difficult for me, says Pete Edochie
Pete Edochie has said that walking is now difficult for him. The headline provides no further information about what caused the difficulty or how it affects his daily activities.
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Health · Vanguard ·Meet Bolu Ogunyemi, first black physician to lead Canadian Medical Association
Bolu Ogunyemi is the first Black physician to lead the Canadian Medical Association. The headline introduces him in connection with this milestone in the leadership of Canada's national medical organization.
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Health · PM News ·
UNIOSUN Researcher wins IBRO Grant to advance Neurodegeneration Study
A researcher at Osun State University has won an International Brain Research Organization grant to advance a study focused on neurodegeneration, according to the headline. Further details about the researcher, grant amount and research plans are not provided.
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Health · Channels TV ·
Life Expectancy Almost Back To Pre-Covid Levels, Says WHO
The World Health Organization says life expectancy has almost returned to its pre-COVID-19 level, marking a near recovery from the decline associated with the pandemic.
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Health · Premium Times ·Drug-resistant bacterial infections kill one million people annually – WHO
The World Health Organisation says drug-resistant bacterial infections kill about one million people each year. The headline highlights the scale of deaths associated with bacteria that no longer respond effectively to medicines, but provides no further details about causes, affected regions or recommended measures.
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