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Health · Vanguard ·Suspect arrested as death toll rises in Ondo herbal drink tragedy
Authorities have arrested a suspect as the number of deaths linked to a herbal drink incident in Ondo State continues to rise. The circumstances surrounding the tragedy, including the cause of the fatalities and the suspect’s alleged involvement, were not detailed in the headline.
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Health · BusinessDay ·Fake drugs: NAFDAC prosecutes only 40 of 5,210 cases in 3 years
NAFDAC prosecuted 40 of 5,210 reported cases involving fake drugs over a three-year period, according to BusinessDay. The figures highlight the number of suspected counterfeit-drug cases recorded compared with those that proceeded to prosecution, though the headline does not provide further details on the reasons for the disparity or case outcomes.
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Health · Premium Times ·EFCC, FBI probe alleged diversion of funds for US-backed health programmes
Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation are investigating allegations that funds intended for US-backed health programmes were diverted. The inquiry focuses on the suspected misuse of programme resources and involves cooperation between Nigerian and American law-enforcement authorities.
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Health · ThisDay ·NMA Confers Platinum Award on Otu for Health Sector Reforms
The Nigerian Medical Association has presented Otu with a platinum award, recognising reforms implemented in the health sector. The headline indicates that the award acknowledges the administration’s efforts or progress in healthcare, but provides no further details about the specific reforms, their outcomes, or the ceremony.
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Health · Channels TV ·
DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Spreads To 7th Province
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to a seventh province, indicating that transmission is extending beyond the areas previously affected. Health authorities are expected to monitor the wider outbreak and coordinate containment measures, though the headline does not provide details on cases, deaths, or the specific provinces involved.
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Health · The Punch ·FCT sets up task force to curb maternal deaths
The Federal Capital Territory has established a task force focused on reducing maternal deaths. The initiative is expected to coordinate efforts to address factors contributing to maternal mortality across the territory, although the headline does not provide details about the task force’s membership, mandate, or implementation plans.
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Health · BellaNaija ·Inside La Roche-Posay’s Purple Lab: A Much-Needed Conversation on Hyperpigmentation and Skin Health
BellaNaija reports on La Roche-Posay’s Purple Lab, a discussion focused on hyperpigmentation and broader skin-health concerns. The feature highlights the need for informed conversation about the condition, its effects on people’s skin, and approaches to understanding and managing skin health.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·FCT activates MAMII to end preventable maternal, newborn deaths
Authorities in the Federal Capital Territory have activated MAMII, an initiative aimed at addressing preventable maternal and newborn deaths. The move signals a renewed effort by the territory to strengthen measures that protect pregnant women, mothers and newborns from avoidable deaths.
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Health · The Punch ·
FG begins process to decriminalise attempted suicide
The Federal Government has started steps to remove criminal penalties for attempted suicide in Nigeria. The move would decriminalise the act, potentially changing how people who survive suicide attempts are treated under the law, though the headline does not provide details about the process, timeline or specific legal provisions involved.
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Health · Vanguard ·Diphtheria: Two die in Abuja as child bleeds to death
Two people have died in Abuja in connection with diphtheria, including a child who reportedly bled to death. The development highlights a serious health incident involving the infectious disease, although the headline provides no further details about the victims or circumstances.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·Deaths linked to antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections to rise to 39m by 2050 – Don
A scholar has warned that deaths caused by antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections could reach 39 million globally by 2050. The warning highlights the projected scale of antimicrobial resistance, a growing health threat in which bacteria become harder to treat with existing antibiotics.
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Health · Vanguard ·PCN seals 797 illegal drug outlets in Kano
The Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) has sealed 797 drug outlets in Kano over alleged illegal operations. The enforcement action involved premises operating without the required authorisation, according to the headline, highlighting the regulator’s ongoing efforts to control the distribution and sale of medicines in the state.
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Health · ThisDay ·
Family Seeks Financial Support for Cancer Patient
A family is appealing for financial assistance to support a relative undergoing treatment for cancer. The appeal highlights the patient’s need for help with medical care and related expenses, though the headline does not provide details about the individual, treatment location, fundraising target or how prospective donors can contribute.
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Health · PM News ·
Omotunde Ogundimu hails Funke Akindele for massive cancer fund support
Omotunde Ogundimu has praised Funke Akindele for providing substantial support to a cancer-related fundraising effort. The recognition highlights Akindele’s financial contribution to the campaign, although the headline does not specify the amount raised, the beneficiaries, or the wider details of the initiative.
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Health · Leadership News ·
Amid Apathy, 73,949 Niger Women Access Family Planning Services
Despite reported apathy toward family planning, 73,949 women in Niger State accessed family planning services, according to Leadership News. The headline highlights service uptake alongside limited enthusiasm or participation, but provides no further details about the period covered, the methods used, or the factors contributing to the reported apathy.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·Food insecurity may shape diabetes, heart disease risks in young adults — Researcher
A researcher says food insecurity could influence the risk of diabetes and heart disease among young adults. The finding highlights a possible connection between limited or unreliable access to food and the development of serious non-communicable diseases in younger populations, though the headline provides no further details about the research or its conclusions.
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Health · The Punch ·
Nigeria starts local production of dual-active mosquito nets
Nigeria has begun producing dual-active mosquito nets locally, marking a development in the country’s efforts to manufacture malaria-prevention products domestically. The initiative is expected to increase local availability of these specialised nets for public health use.
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Health · Premium Times ·Ebola outbreak spreads to 61 health zones in DRC — WHO
The World Health Organization reports that an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to 61 health zones. The update indicates a significant geographic expansion of the outbreak, although the headline does not provide further details on cases, deaths, affected provinces or the response measures underway.
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Health · Premium Times ·Nigeria begins local production of insecticide-treated mosquito nets
Nigeria has commenced domestic production of insecticide-treated mosquito nets, marking a move to manufacture a key malaria-prevention tool within the country. The development could support local healthcare supply chains and reduce reliance on imported nets, although the headline does not provide details on production capacity, manufacturers, distribution plans or expected impact.
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Health · Daily Trust ·
Ondo: Death toll from suspected poisonous drink hits 30
The death toll in Ondo State has risen to 30 following the consumption of a suspected poisonous drink. Authorities are expected to investigate the cause of the incident and establish the circumstances surrounding the reported deaths, according to Daily Trust.
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