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Health · Leadership News ·Lagos Govt Orders Safety Audit Of Dredging Sites To Curb Health Hazards
The Lagos State Government has directed that dredging sites undergo safety audits to identify and address potential health hazards. The measure is intended to improve safety conditions around dredging activities and reduce risks associated with the operations, although the headline does not specify the sites involved, audit timeline or enforcement details.
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Health · PM News ·
Editorial: Stop the deadly trade in unregulated alcohol
PM News’ editorial addresses the dangers associated with the unregulated alcohol trade and calls for measures to halt its continued distribution. The piece focuses on the public health and safety risks posed by alcohol products operating outside regulatory oversight, urging attention to the issue and stronger action against the trade.
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Health · Daily Trust ·
Nutrition investment critical to Nigeria’s economic productivity— NSN
The Nutrition Society of Nigeria says greater investment in nutrition is essential to improving Nigerians’ health and strengthening economic productivity. The position highlights nutrition as a national development priority, linking better nutritional outcomes with a more capable and productive population.
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Health · Leadership News ·
Japan Targets Schools To Strengthen Adolescent Nutrition, Health In Nigeria
Japan is focusing on schools in Nigeria as a platform for improving adolescent nutrition and health. The initiative is expected to support efforts addressing young people’s wellbeing through school-based interventions, highlighting cooperation between Japan and Nigeria in strengthening health outcomes for adolescents.
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Health · Leadership News ·
Plateau Commences Final Crackdown On Houses Without Functional Toilets
Plateau State has begun a final enforcement drive targeting houses that lack functional toilets. The action signals that authorities are moving from warnings or earlier measures to stricter compliance efforts, although the headline does not specify the areas affected, penalties involved or timeline for implementation.
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Health · Leadership News ·
Olowolafe: Nigeria Can Build World-class Healthcare Institutions
Olowolafe says Nigeria has the capacity to develop healthcare institutions that meet world-class standards. The remarks highlight the country’s potential to strengthen its healthcare system and establish institutions capable of delivering high-quality services, though the headline provides no further details about the proposals, challenges or specific institutions involved.
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Health · ThisDay ·
IGP Calls for Greater Attention to Mental Health and Wellbeing of Security Personnel
The Inspector-General of Police has called for increased attention to the mental health and overall wellbeing of security personnel. The appeal highlights the importance of addressing psychological and welfare needs within the security services, though the headline does not provide further details about the measures proposed or the setting of the call.
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Health · The Punch ·Group urges FBI, EFCC to widen donor health funds probe
A group has called on the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation and Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to broaden their investigation into the handling of donor-funded health programmes. The appeal suggests concerns may extend beyond the areas already under review, but the headline provides no further details about the allegations or parties involved.
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Health · The Punch ·
Family accuses LASUTH of negligence over accident victim’s death
The family of an accident victim has accused the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital of negligence, alleging that failures in the victim’s care contributed to the person’s death. The allegations concern the hospital’s handling of the emergency and treatment, while the full circumstances and LASUTH’s response require further clarification.
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Health · The Punch ·
RCCG expands kidney care with Delta dialysis centre
The Redeemed Christian Church of God has expanded its kidney-care services with the establishment of a dialysis centre in Delta State. The facility is expected to support access to dialysis treatment for patients with kidney-related conditions, adding to the church’s healthcare initiatives.
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Health · The Punch ·
Schneider urges commercial funding model for healthcare energy
Schneider is calling for a commercially driven funding model to address energy needs in Nigeria’s healthcare sector. The proposal suggests moving beyond traditional public financing by encouraging investment and sustainable business arrangements to improve the reliability of power supporting hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
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Health · The Punch ·
Lagos takes health campaign to rural communities
Lagos State has extended its health campaign beyond urban centres to rural communities. The initiative is intended to reach residents in underserved areas with health-related information or services, although the headline does not specify the campaign’s focus, participating agencies, locations, or outcomes.
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Health · Vanguard ·Arresting the diphtheria scourge
The report focuses on efforts to curb the spread of diphtheria, a serious infectious disease, and the public health measures needed to contain the scourge. It highlights the importance of coordinated action to reduce transmission and protect affected communities.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·COAS pledges N25m for veterans’ emergency health fund
The Chief of Army Staff has pledged N25 million to support an emergency health fund for military veterans. The commitment is intended to provide assistance for urgent medical needs among former service personnel, although the headline does not give further details about the fund’s administration, beneficiaries, or implementation timeline.
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Health · Leadership News ·
Senate Pushes 2% BHCPF Allocation, SSB Levy To Boost Health Financing
The Senate is advocating for a 2% allocation from the Basic Health Care Provision Fund and a levy on sugar-sweetened beverages to strengthen health financing. The proposals aim to increase resources for healthcare, though the headline does not specify the implementation details, beneficiaries or legislative status.
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Health · The Punch ·
Nigeria needs risk-sharing fund for primary healthcare investment – Reps
The House of Representatives says Nigeria needs a risk-sharing fund to attract and support investment in primary healthcare. The proposal highlights the importance of reducing financial risks for investors and strengthening funding for frontline health services across the country.
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Health · Leadership News ·
AMA, Singapore Health Authority Sign MoU To Strengthen Medical Product Regulation In Africa
The African Medicines Agency and Singapore’s health authority have signed a memorandum of understanding to improve medical product regulation across Africa. The agreement is expected to support cooperation and strengthen regulatory systems, although the headline does not provide details on its specific programmes, timeline or implementation arrangements.
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Health · Daily Trust ·
Suspected Illegal miners die as disease breaks out in NSCDC custody
Several suspected illegal miners reportedly died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), following an outbreak of disease. The headline does not specify the number of deaths, the illness involved, the location, or the circumstances surrounding the outbreak and fatalities.
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Health · The Punch ·
Rising food, fuel costs driving child malnutrition, says Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar says rising food and fuel prices are contributing to increasing child malnutrition in Nigeria. His statement links worsening household affordability and access to basic nutrition with the broader effects of escalating living costs.
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Health · Vanguard ·FTH Owerri: We didn’t shut down, disruption due to system upgrade
Federal Teaching Hospital Owerri clarified that it has not shut down. The hospital said the reported disruption was linked to an ongoing system upgrade, indicating that operational difficulties were temporary and related to the transition to an updated system rather than a closure of the facility.
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