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Health · Channels TV ·DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Still Spreading Fast In Key Province -WHO
The World Health Organization says the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is continuing to spread rapidly in a key province. The warning highlights ongoing transmission and the need for sustained public-health measures, surveillance and response efforts as authorities work to contain the outbreak.
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Health · Daily Trust ·
Kano: Court orders special care for man who cut off own finger
A court in Kano has ordered that a man who cut off his own finger receive special care. The directive concerns the man’s welfare following the incident, though the headline does not provide further details about the circumstances, his condition or the specific support required.
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Health · Daily Post ·Yaba psychiatric hospital nurses demand better pay, welfare
Nurses at the Yaba psychiatric hospital are calling for improved pay and better welfare conditions. Their demands centre on remuneration and staff wellbeing, highlighting concerns about the treatment and support of healthcare workers at the facility.
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Health · Daily Post ·UK confirms outbreak of deadly Koi herpesvirus in Milton Keynes
UK authorities have confirmed an outbreak of Koi herpesvirus in Milton Keynes. The disease affects koi and other carp, but the headline provides no further details about the number of cases, containment measures, or any wider impact. The development concerns animal health and aquatic disease control in the United Kingdom.
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Health · Daily Post ·Health minister warns Nigeria against reliance on foreign funding for health sector
Nigeria’s health minister has cautioned the country against depending heavily on foreign funding to support its health sector. The warning highlights the need for more sustainable domestic financing and greater national responsibility for maintaining healthcare services and programmes.
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Health · BusinessDay ·Diphtheria outbreak: What to know as death toll hits 1,384 in two years
Nigeria’s diphtheria outbreak has caused 1,384 deaths over two years, highlighting the continuing public-health impact of the disease. The report outlines key information readers need to understand about the outbreak, including its severity and the wider implications for communities and health authorities.
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Health · Vanguard ·Gombe PDP politicising diphtheria outbreak — APC
The All Progressives Congress has accused the Peoples Democratic Party in Gombe State of politicising the diphtheria outbreak. The allegation centres on the parties’ handling or public discussion of the health emergency, although the headline does not provide details about the specific claims, responses, or measures involved.
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Health · The Punch ·NAFDAC destroys N59m expired medicines in Rivers
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed expired medicines valued at N59 million in Rivers State. The exercise removes potentially unsafe pharmaceutical products from circulation, although the headline does not specify the quantities destroyed, the location, or the circumstances surrounding the disposal.
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Health · Vanguard ·NARD backs LASUTH strike, demands urgent Sanwo-Olu intervention
The National Association of Resident Doctors has expressed support for the ongoing strike at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital and called for urgent intervention by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The group’s position indicates that it is seeking government action to address the issues behind the industrial dispute.
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Health · Channels TV ·FG Distributes Over 200,000 Maternal Kits, Targets 2.9m Pregnant Women, Families By 2028
The Federal Government has distributed more than 200,000 maternal health kits and set a target of reaching 2.9 million pregnant women and families by 2028. The initiative focuses on supporting maternal care, with further details on its implementation and coverage expected from the government.
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Health · Vanguard ·LASUTH doctors begin indefinite strike over unpaid allowances
Doctors at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) have commenced an indefinite strike over unpaid allowances. The industrial action could affect medical services at the facility, while the dispute centres on outstanding payments owed to the doctors.
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Health · Channels TV ·
Zamfara Records 367 Confirmed Diphtheria Cases, 320 Recover
Zamfara State has confirmed 367 cases of diphtheria, while 320 patients have recovered, according to Channels TV. The figures indicate that most confirmed patients have recovered, although the headline does not provide details on active cases, fatalities, the affected locations, or the state’s ongoing response to the outbreak.
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Health · Leadership News ·
Fight Fake Drug Menace, Pharmacists Tell NAFDAC
Pharmacists have urged the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to intensify efforts against counterfeit and substandard medicines. The call highlights concerns about the public health risks posed by fake drugs and the need for stronger regulatory action to protect consumers and ensure the safety of medicines in Nigeria.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·Diphtheria outbreak: Zamfara records 44 deaths, suspends school resumption
Zamfara State has recorded 44 deaths in a diphtheria outbreak, prompting authorities to suspend the resumption of schools. The measure is intended to address the public health situation and limit potential transmission, while the outbreak continues to affect communities in the state.
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Health · Leadership News ·
Remi Tinubu Flags Off 215,000 Mama Kits To Boost Maternal, Newborn Care
Remi Tinubu has launched the distribution of 215,000 mama kits as part of efforts to strengthen maternal and newborn care. The initiative is intended to support mothers and babies, although the headline does not provide details on the kits’ contents, distribution locations, beneficiaries, or implementation timeline.
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WHO says Africa accounts for 75% of mpox cases as global risk remains moderate
The World Health Organization says Africa currently accounts for 75% of reported mpox cases worldwide, while assessing the overall global risk from the disease as moderate. The update highlights Africa’s continuing prominence in the outbreak and indicates that international monitoring remains necessary despite the risk level.
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Health · Daily Trust ·
Zamfara records diphtheria 44 deaths, extends school resumption
Zamfara State has recorded 44 deaths linked to diphtheria, prompting authorities to extend the suspension of school resumption. The measure is intended to address concerns surrounding the disease outbreak, though the headline does not specify the affected schools, the revised resumption date or further public health measures.
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Health · ThisDay ·
NAFDAC Inaugurates 600 Pharmacists Reserve Volunteers to Fight Fake Drugs
NAFDAC has inaugurated a 600-member reserve volunteer group of pharmacists to support efforts against counterfeit medicines in Nigeria. The initiative is focused on strengthening the agency’s capacity to identify, monitor and help combat fake drugs, with the volunteers expected to contribute their professional expertise to public health protection.
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Health · ThisDay ·
First Lady Seeks More Collaboration Among Tiers of Govt as FG Distributes 215,000 Maternal Kits
Nigeria’s First Lady has called for stronger collaboration among the federal, state and local governments as the Federal Government distributes 215,000 maternal health kits. The initiative focuses on supporting mothers, while the appeal highlights the need for coordinated action across all tiers of government.
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Health · ThisDay ·
Vaccine Production: FG Transfers Lagos Assets to BVNL as Equity Contribution
The Federal Government has transferred assets in Lagos to BVNL as an equity contribution, a move linked to efforts to establish or strengthen vaccine production capacity in Nigeria.
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