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Health · ThisDay ·Food Waste Poses Bigger Health Risk Than Plastic in Lagos Neighbourhoods, Says study
A study says food waste poses a greater health risk than plastic in Lagos neighbourhoods. The finding highlights the relative health concerns associated with the two types of waste in the city, though the headline does not provide details about the study’s methods or the specific risks identified.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·Organ harvesting: Kogi monarch calls for tougher sanctions
A Kogi monarch has called for tougher sanctions against organ harvesting, seeking stronger penalties for those involved. The headline does not provide details about the proposed sanctions or circumstances prompting the appeal.
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Health · Premium Times ·FG targets 70% local production of essential medicines by 2030
The Federal Government is aiming for Nigeria to produce 70 per cent of its essential medicines locally by 2030. The target signals a plan to expand domestic medicine production, though the headline does not specify the measures, timeline milestones or current level of local production.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·Gestational diabetes linked to earlier type 2 diabetes — Study
A study has linked gestational diabetes, which occurs during pregnancy, with developing type 2 diabetes earlier. The headline does not provide details about the research or the size of the reported association.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·NVMA demands stronger Kogi rabies control legislation
The Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA) has called for stronger legislation to control rabies in Kogi State. The headline does not specify what changes the association is seeking or describe the current state of rabies control in the state.
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Health · The Punch ·Natasha seeks better pay, welfare for doctors, nurses
Natasha is seeking better pay and welfare for doctors and nurses. The headline does not specify the measures she is proposing or where she made the appeal.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·MSF trains 200 AIF staff, volunteers on Noma prevention in Sokoto
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has trained 200 staff members and volunteers of AIF in Sokoto on preventing Noma, a serious disease. The headline does not specify when the training took place or provide further details about its content or the participants’ roles.
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Health · The Punch ·
Why Ghana rejected US health pact — President
Ghana’s president has outlined why the country rejected a health pact proposed by the United States, though the headline does not provide details about the agreement or the reasons for the decision.
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Health · Premium Times ·Chimamanda Adichie, husband urge court to dismiss hospital’s suit against son’s death inquest
Chimamanda Adichie and her husband have asked a court to dismiss a suit brought by a hospital concerning the inquest into their son’s death. The headline does not specify the grounds for their request or the hospital’s position.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·7 health benefits of quitting soft drinks
The Nigerian Tribune headline highlights seven health benefits associated with quitting soft drinks. It indicates that the article discusses possible health advantages of stopping consumption, but the headline does not specify what those benefits are or provide details about the evidence.
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Health · Leadership News ·
FG Targets 70% Local Production Of Essential Medicines By 2030
The Federal Government aims to have local manufacturers produce 70 per cent of Nigeria’s essential medicines by 2030. The target signals a plan to expand domestic production, though the headline provides no further details about the measures, timeline or current level of local supply.
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Health · ThisDay ·
Chimanda’s Son’s Death: Esege, Wife Urge Court to Dismiss Hospital’s Bid to Halt Coroner’s Inquest
Esege and his wife have urged the court to dismiss a hospital’s bid to halt a coroner’s inquest into the death of Chimanda’s son. The court is being asked to allow the inquest to proceed rather than grant the hospital’s request.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·NFSS deploys personnel as suspected rabid dogs bite 18 in Kano community
The National Forest Security Service (NFSS) has deployed personnel to a community in Kano after suspected rabid dogs reportedly bit 18 people. The headline does not specify the community, when the attacks occurred, the victims’ condition or what measures the personnel will take.
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Health · Channels TV ·
Nkanu Adichie-Esege’s Inquest: Hospital Challenges Proceedings As Family, Lagos Govt Resist
A hospital is challenging proceedings in the inquest involving Nkanu Adichie-Esege, while the family and the Lagos State Government are opposing the challenge. The headline does not specify the grounds for the hospital’s action.
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Health · Vanguard ·Retain doctors with better pay, welfare, Natasha tells FG
Natasha has urged the Federal Government to improve doctors’ pay and welfare as measures to retain medical professionals. Her call focuses on addressing the conditions that may influence doctors’ decisions to remain in the country.
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Health · Leadership News ·
World Rabies Day: 10 Things Everyone Should Know About Rabies
The Leadership News article marks World Rabies Day by presenting 10 points about rabies. It is intended to inform readers about the disease, though the headline does not specify the topics covered in the list.
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Health · The Punch ·
Stakeholders seek evidence-driven strategy to improve healthcare access
Stakeholders are calling for an evidence-driven strategy to improve access to healthcare. The headline does not specify which stakeholders are involved or what measures they have proposed.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·FG targets 70% local production of essential health products by 2030
The Federal Government is targeting local production of 70 per cent of essential health products by 2030, signalling an ambition to increase domestic manufacturing in the health sector.
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Health · BusinessDay ·Stress hunger is not real hunger: A toolkit to pause and choose your fuel
The headline introduces a toolkit for distinguishing stress-driven urges to eat from physical hunger, encouraging people to pause before choosing what to consume. It focuses on making a more deliberate response to eating cues.
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Health · Premium Times ·Resident doctors give FG 14-day ultimatum to meet demands or face industrial action
Resident doctors have issued the Federal Government a 14-day ultimatum to meet their demands, warning they will take industrial action if the government fails to comply within the stated period.
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