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Health · BellaNaija ·Women Innovators Building Smarter Ways to Live, Eat and Stay Healthy in Africa , With Support from Bayer Foundation and Impact Hub
Women innovators in Africa are developing new approaches to everyday living, food and health, with support from the Bayer Foundation and Impact Hub. The headline highlights their work and the organisations backing it.
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Health · Vanguard ·Nigeria lacks mental health specialists – Lagos govt
The Lagos State government has said Nigeria lacks mental health specialists, pointing to a shortage of professionals in the field. The headline does not provide further details about the scale of the shortfall or any measures proposed to address it.
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Health · Vanguard ·Lagos Corrections Command seeks affordable mental healthcare for youths
Lagos State’s Corrections Command is calling for affordable mental healthcare services for young people. The headline indicates concern about access to support for youths, but provides no further details about the proposal, its intended beneficiaries or any response from health authorities.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·Ebola: Kenya case travelled through DRC, Uganda before death – Africa CDC
Africa CDC said a Kenya Ebola case had travelled through the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda before the person died. The headline provides no further details about the case or the journey.
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Health · Vanguard ·We need stronger action on youth mental health– Eze Anaba
Eze Anaba has called for stronger action on youth mental health, saying the issue requires more attention and a stronger response from relevant parties.
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Health · Vanguard ·Social media, stigma worsening youth mental health in Nigeria — Anaba
Anaba says social media use and stigma are worsening mental health among young people in Nigeria. The headline highlights concerns about the effects of online engagement and social attitudes on youth wellbeing, without specifying particular conditions, evidence or proposed responses.
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Health · Channels TV ·Nigeria Records 263 Lassa Fever Deaths, 1,115 Confirmed Cases — NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention reported 263 deaths and 1,115 confirmed cases of Lassa fever in Nigeria. The headline does not specify the period covered by the figures.
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Health · Nairametrics ·
Funding the Frontline of Health: CoElevate Calls on West African Innovators in Water, Sanitation and Pharmaceutical R&D
CoElevate is calling on West African innovators working in water, sanitation and pharmaceutical research and development. The headline frames the initiative around funding for frontline health, but does not specify the funding available, eligibility criteria or application process.
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Health · Vanguard ·FG Targets 25,000 Free Cataract Surgeries by 2027
The Federal Government has set a target of providing 25,000 free cataract surgeries by 2027. The headline does not specify where the procedures will take place or how the programme will be delivered.
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Health · BusinessDay ·Lagos State Police Command commemorates 2026 customer service week with free medical outreach
The Lagos State Police Command marked 2026 Customer Service Week with a free medical outreach. The headline does not specify where the outreach took place, who was eligible to receive care, or what services were provided.
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Health · Leadership News ·
Poor Working Conditions Driving Health Workers Abroad—Expert
An expert says poor working conditions are driving health workers to leave Nigeria for jobs abroad, highlighting workplace challenges as a factor in the country’s health workforce migration.
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Health · Leadership News ·
Kano Family Loses 5 Children In 7 Days To Suspected Diphtheria
A family in Kano has lost five children within seven days in cases suspected to be linked to diphtheria. The headline does not provide further details about the circumstances or confirm the diagnosis.
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Health · BusinessDay ·Consumer health alert: The risks of habitual ‘agbo’ consumption
The headline flags potential health risks associated with habitual consumption of agbo, a traditional herbal preparation. It signals a consumer health warning about the possible consequences of regular use, without specifying particular effects or offering details about the evidence.
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Health · Daily Post ·Nigeria records 263 Lassa fever deaths, 1,115 confirmed cases across 24 states
Nigeria has recorded 263 deaths and 1,115 confirmed cases of Lassa fever across 24 states, according to the headline. It does not specify the reporting period, the states affected or any details about the outbreak response.
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Health · Daily Trust ·
How I lost 5 children to diphtheria in 8 days – Father
A father says he lost five of his children to diphtheria over the course of eight days. The headline does not specify where the deaths occurred or provide further details about the family’s circumstances.
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Health · Daily Post ·Customs hands over N223.5m worth of banned chemicals to NAFDAC in Kebbi
Customs has handed over banned chemicals valued at N223.5 million to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in Kebbi. The headline does not specify the chemicals, where they were seized, or what action authorities plan to take next.
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Health · The Punch ·LASG urges food employers to end HIV discrimination
The Lagos State Government has called on employers in the food sector to stop discriminating against workers living with HIV, drawing attention to how people with the condition are treated in the workplace.
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Health · The Punch ·
Nigeria’s suicide law faces pressure as experts demand response
The headline signals growing pressure over Nigeria’s suicide law, with experts urging a response and drawing attention to the legal framework governing how suicide is addressed in the country.
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Health · Daily Post ·Gov Alia releases N2.3bn to Benue Teaching Hospital for staff welfare, outstanding arrears
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has released N2.3 billion to Benue Teaching Hospital to support staff welfare and settle outstanding arrears. The headline does not specify the payment timeline or how the funds will be distributed.
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Health · Leadership News ·
Benue Assembly Passes TB Elimination, Anti-discrimination Bill Into Law
The Benue State House of Assembly has passed a bill into law focused on eliminating tuberculosis and addressing discrimination. The headline does not provide further details about the law’s provisions or implementation.
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