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Health · Premium Times ·Ondo Tragedy: Govt bans production, distribution of local alcoholic drinks as death toll rises to 29
Ondo State authorities have banned the production and distribution of locally made alcoholic drinks following a tragedy in which the death toll rose to 29. The measure is intended to halt circulation of the affected beverages as officials respond to the incident and its escalating fatalities.
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Health · ThisDay ·Terrorists Plant Explosive Devices At New Bussa General Hospital
Terrorists reportedly planted explosive devices at New Bussa General Hospital, raising a serious security threat at the healthcare facility. The headline does not provide details on whether the devices were discovered or detonated, the extent of any damage, casualties, or the response by security agencies and hospital authorities.
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Health · ThisDay ·
UNICEF, Plateau Intensify Cholera Immunisation as Jos North, Mangu Record Massive Turnout
UNICEF and Plateau State authorities have intensified cholera immunisation activities in the state. The campaign has recorded significant public participation, with large turnouts reported in Jos North and Mangu, indicating strong community engagement in the ongoing effort to prevent the disease.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·FMC Abeokuta resident doctors embark on five-day warning strike
Resident doctors at the Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta, have begun a five-day warning strike. The action may affect medical services at the Ogun State facility during the protest period, although the headline does not state the doctors’ demands, the specific services affected, or the institution’s response.
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Health · Leadership News ·
JUST-IN: Ondo Herbal, Alcohol Poisoning Death Toll Rises To 29
The death toll from suspected poisoning linked to herbal mixtures and alcohol in Ondo State has risen to 29, according to Leadership News. The report indicates that the fatalities are connected to consumption of the substances, although the headline provides no further details about the affected community, circumstances, or ongoing response.
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Health · Channels TV ·DR Congo Ebola Epidemic Passes 7,000 Cases, Worst Ever
The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 7,000 reported cases, making it the country’s worst outbreak on record. The development highlights the continuing scale of the public health crisis, although the headline does not provide further details on fatalities, locations or the response.
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Health · Channels TV ·Kebbi Gets Medical Boost As 25 Foreign Doctors Arrive To Treat 3,000 Residents
Kebbi State has received a medical boost with the arrival of 25 foreign doctors, who are expected to provide treatment to about 3,000 residents. The deployment is aimed at expanding access to healthcare services in the state, though the headline does not specify the doctors’ specialties, locations, or treatment timeline.
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Health · Daily Post ·Stakeholder urges intervention over river blindness in Taraba community
A stakeholder has called for urgent intervention to address river blindness affecting a community in Taraba State. The appeal highlights concern over the health condition and the need for appropriate attention and measures to support affected residents, although the specific community, scale of the problem and proposed response are not stated.
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Health · Vanguard ·Worst DR Congo Ebola epidemic ever passes 7,000 cases
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola outbreak has surpassed 7,000 reported cases, making it the country’s worst epidemic of the disease to date. The development highlights the scale of the public health emergency, although the headline does not provide further details on deaths, affected areas or the response.
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Health · Leadership News ·
‘They Left Me To Die’ — Halima Abubakar Recalls Lonely Battle With Illness
Actress Halima Abubakar has recounted her difficult and isolating experience while battling an illness, saying she was left without support during a critical period. Her account highlights the personal challenges she faced throughout the health struggle and reflects on the loneliness surrounding her treatment and recovery.
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Health · Leadership News ·
Treat Infertility Like Cancer – Health Experts Tell FG
Health experts have urged the Federal Government to treat infertility as seriously as cancer, highlighting the need for stronger attention to the condition within Nigeria’s healthcare system. The call suggests that infertility should receive greater policy focus, resources and medical support, although the headline does not provide further details about the recommendations.
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Health · Premium Times ·Bureaucratic sabotage: How corruption at NAFDAC endangers national security, By Umar Yakubu
The article examines allegations that bureaucratic obstruction and corruption within the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, could undermine the regulation of medicines and other products, creating risks for public health and national security.
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Health · Vanguard ·‘Heat kills 23 prisoners’
Vanguard reports that extreme heat has killed 23 prisoners. The headline identifies the deaths and indicates that heat was the reported cause, but provides no further details about the affected facility, location, timing, circumstances, or any official response.
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Health · The Punch ·Lagos public hospitals now seeing ‘thousands of patients’ daily — Commissioner
Lagos Commissioner for Health says public hospitals across the state are now attending to thousands of patients daily. The statement highlights a significant increase in demand for care at government-owned health facilities, though the headline does not provide further details about the causes, specific hospitals or services involved.
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Health · Leadership News ·
Katsina Intensifies Diphtheria Vaccination
Katsina State is stepping up efforts to vaccinate residents against diphtheria, indicating an intensified public health response to the disease. The initiative focuses on expanding immunisation activities, though the headline does not specify the areas targeted, the number of people reached, or the measures supporting the campaign.
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Health · Daily Post ·FMC Abeokuta resident doctors down tools over insecurity, assault
Resident doctors at the Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta, have stopped work in protest against insecurity and an assault incident. The action is expected to affect medical services at the facility, while the doctors seek improved protection and measures to address safety concerns.
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Health · The Punch ·
Death toll in Ondo suspected herbal poisoning incident rises to 29
The death toll from a suspected herbal poisoning incident in Ondo State has risen to 29, according to The Punch. Authorities are expected to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident and determine the cause of the poisoning, while further details about those affected and the location were not provided in the headline.
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Health · Premium Times ·PT Health Watch: How laboratory tests can help detect colorectal cancer early – Expert
A health expert explains how laboratory tests may support the early detection of colorectal cancer. The report highlights the role of testing in identifying possible signs of the disease, potentially helping healthcare professionals assess patients sooner and guide further evaluation or treatment.
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Health · Premium Times ·Hot tea, coffee linked to higher risk of oesophageal cancer — Study
A study has linked drinking very hot tea or coffee with an increased risk of oesophageal cancer. The finding concerns the temperature of these beverages rather than tea or coffee consumption generally, highlighting a possible health risk associated with regularly consuming them at very high temperatures.
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Health · Vanguard ·Suspected alcohol poisoning: Ondo govt confirms 29 deaths, 60 cases
The Ondo State Government has confirmed 29 deaths and 60 reported cases linked to suspected alcohol poisoning. Authorities are treating the incident as a public health concern, although the headline does not provide details on the affected locations, the type of alcohol involved, or the ongoing response.
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