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Health · BusinessDay ·Gov. Aiyedatiwa’s our ease health is wealth transformation
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has connected the idea that health is wealth with a transformation agenda. The headline does not provide details about the policies or changes involved.
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Health · Daily Post ·Police seal suspected adulterated drinks factory in Lagos, arrest 48-year-old man
Police in Lagos sealed a factory suspected of producing adulterated drinks and arrested a 48-year-old man. The headline does not provide further details about the operation or the man’s alleged role.
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Health · ThisDay ·Medical Expert Urges Govt to Support Indigent Patients
A medical expert has urged the government to provide support for indigent patients, highlighting the need for assistance to people who cannot afford medical care. The headline does not specify the expert, the proposed form of support or any government response.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·Court convicts Lagos trader for allegedly distributing fake drugs
A court has convicted a trader in Lagos in connection with the alleged distribution of fake drugs. The headline does not specify the court, the trader’s identity, the sentence, or further details of the case.
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Health · BellaNaija ·ISISPHARMA Officially Launches in Nigeria With New Vision for Dermatology
ISISPHARMA has officially launched in Nigeria, presenting a new vision for dermatology in the country. The headline signals the company’s entry into the Nigerian market and its focus on dermatological care, but does not specify products, launch plans or details of its vision.
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Health · Vanguard ·ANSACA raises alarm over rising HIV/AIDS cases in Anambra
The Anambra State AIDS Control Agency (ANSACA) has raised concern over an increase in reported HIV/AIDS cases in Anambra, drawing attention to the growing number of people affected in the state.
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Health · Premium Times ·US patients sue Ozempic, Mounjaro makers over vision loss
Patients in the United States are suing the makers of Ozempic and Mounjaro over alleged vision loss. The headline does not specify the number of patients, the claims made in the lawsuits or the companies’ responses.
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Health · Vanguard ·Delta Health workers suspend strike, set October 9 deadline
Health workers in Delta State have suspended their strike, temporarily resuming services while setting October 9 as a deadline. The headline does not specify the reasons for the industrial action, the conditions for its suspension, or what steps may follow if the deadline is not met.
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Health · Channels TV ·
Plateau Steps Up Diphtheria Response As Outbreak Claims 31 Lives
Plateau State is intensifying its response to a diphtheria outbreak after the disease claimed 31 lives. Authorities are taking additional measures to address the spread and manage the public health situation, although the headline does not provide details on the scale of the outbreak, affected communities, or specific interventions being implemented.
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Health · Vanguard ·N1m monthly salary not enough for kidney dialysis – TG Omori
Filmmaker TG Omori says a monthly income of N1 million is insufficient to cover the cost of kidney dialysis. His remark highlights the financial burden associated with ongoing treatment for kidney disease, though the headline provides no further details about his medical circumstances or the specific expenses involved.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·UNICEF targets better health, nutrition for Jigawa mothers, children
UNICEF is undertaking an initiative in Jigawa State aimed at improving health and nutrition outcomes for mothers and children. The effort focuses on strengthening their wellbeing and addressing related needs, although the headline does not provide details on the specific programmes, locations, funding or timeline involved.
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Health · Daily Post ·Benue: Makurdi doctor was arrested, not abducted – Police
Police in Benue State said a doctor in Makurdi was arrested rather than abducted, disputing earlier reports or concerns about the circumstances surrounding the incident. The statement clarifies the security agency’s account of what happened to the medical professional, but the headline provides no further details about the arrest or the doctor’s identity.
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Health · The Punch ·Missing Benue medical doctor was arrested, says police
Police in Benue State have said that the medical doctor reported missing was arrested. The statement provides an official account of the doctor’s disappearance but does not, from the headline alone, specify the circumstances of the arrest, the reason for it, where the doctor was taken, or whether the person has been released.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·Preventive healthcare key to reducing cancer burden — Amosun’s wife
The wife of former Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun said preventive healthcare is essential to reducing the cancer burden. Her remarks highlighted the importance of measures aimed at preventing cancer and addressing its impact, without providing further details about the specific interventions or setting in which she made the statement.
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Health · Vanguard ·Canada warns citizens in Nigeria against unregulated alcohol
Canada has issued a warning to its citizens in Nigeria about the risks associated with consuming unregulated alcohol. The advisory highlights potential health and safety concerns linked to alcoholic products that may not meet official standards, urging Canadian nationals to exercise caution while in the country.
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Health · Daily Post ·65 year retirement age for health workers awaits Kefas’ assent
A proposal to raise the retirement age for health workers to 65 is awaiting assent from Kefas. The headline indicates that the measure has not yet taken effect and requires his formal approval before it can become applicable.
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Health · ThisDay ·
NNPCL/Seplat Offers Free Eye Programme in A’Ibom
NNPCL and Seplat are offering a free eye-care programme in Akwa Ibom State. The headline does not provide further details about the services, eligibility, location or timing of the programme.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·WHO recommends mifepristone for pregnancy prevention after unprotected sex
The World Health Organisation has recommended mifepristone for preventing pregnancy after unprotected sex. The guidance concerns the medicine’s use in emergency pregnancy prevention and highlights its potential role for people seeking to avoid pregnancy following unprotected intercourse.
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Health · The Punch ·
Canada warns citizens against unregulated alcohol in Nigeria
Canada has issued a travel-related warning advising its citizens in Nigeria to avoid unregulated alcohol. The notice highlights potential safety risks associated with alcoholic products that are not produced or controlled through recognised regulatory channels, though the headline does not provide further details about the specific products or circumstances.
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Health · The Punch ·
US releases additional $267m to combat Ebola outbreak
The United States has released an additional $267 million to support efforts to combat the Ebola outbreak. The funding is expected to strengthen ongoing response measures, although the headline does not specify the countries involved, how the money will be allocated, or the timeline for its deployment.
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