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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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Health · Daily Post ·UNIOSUN hospital workers threaten strike over proposed privatisation plan
Workers at the UNIOSUN hospital have threatened to begin industrial action in opposition to a proposed privatisation plan. The dispute centres on concerns surrounding the planned transfer or restructuring of the hospital’s ownership or management, although the specific demands, timeline and response from authorities are not stated in the headline.
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Health · Vanguard ·Kidney crisis: Rising cases, crushing treatment costs threaten Nigerians
Nigeria is facing a growing kidney health crisis, with rising cases placing more people at risk while the high cost of treatment creates severe financial pressure for patients and their families. The situation highlights widening challenges in accessing and sustaining essential kidney care across the country.
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Health · Daily Trust ·
Yobe records 511 diphtheria cases, 13 deaths in 9 months
Yobe State recorded 511 diphtheria cases and 13 deaths over a nine-month period, according to Daily Trust. The figures indicate the extent of the infectious disease outbreak in the state during the period covered, with reported cases significantly exceeding fatalities.
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Health · Vanguard ·Self-care key to curbing Nigeria’s rising disease burden — Experts
Health experts say greater attention to self-care could help reduce Nigeria’s growing burden of disease. The headline highlights self-care as a potentially important part of managing health and preventing illness, although it does not specify the conditions involved, the recommended practices, or the experts’ detailed reasoning.
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Health · ThisDay ·
Stakeholders Canvass Sustainable Youth-Focused HIV Financing Mechanism
Stakeholders are advocating for a sustainable HIV financing mechanism that specifically prioritises young people. The call suggests efforts to strengthen long-term funding and support for youth-focused HIV prevention, treatment, and related programmes, although the headline does not provide details on the participants, proposed structure, or implementation timeline.
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Health · ThisDay ·
Nigeria Records Reverse Medical Tourism as Foreigners Seek IVF, Experts Say
Nigeria is reportedly experiencing reverse medical tourism in fertility care, with foreign patients travelling to the country to undergo in-vitro fertilisation (IVF). Experts attribute the development to Nigeria’s growing appeal as a destination for assisted reproductive treatment, though the headline provides no further details on the patients’ origins or the factors driving their choice.
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Health · The Punch ·Media urged to avoid stigma in GBV, health reports
Media organisations have been urged to avoid language and reporting practices that stigmatise people when covering gender-based violence and health issues, with emphasis on responsible, sensitive and accurate reporting.
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Health · BusinessDay ·FG’s N339bn healthcare spending raises stakes for improved nationwide coverage
The Federal Government’s N339 billion allocation to healthcare has increased expectations for broader and more effective health coverage across Nigeria. The spending places greater focus on how public funds will support nationwide access and improve the reach of healthcare services.
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Health · The Punch ·
Gospel ministry plans Gombe crusade, offers free medical care
A gospel ministry is preparing to hold a religious crusade in Gombe State, with free medical care included as part of the outreach. The event is expected to combine evangelism with basic health services for attendees and members of the surrounding community.
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Health · The Punch ·
Herbal drinks: Ondo death toll rises to 27 as govt begins crackdown
The death toll linked to herbal drinks in Ondo State has risen to 27, according to The Punch. Following the reported fatalities, the state government has begun a crackdown aimed at addressing the drinks and their distribution, although the headline does not provide further details about the cause or enforcement measures.
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Health · The Punch ·
Apapa Customs intercept N43.58bn drugs, expired goods
Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted drugs and expired goods valued at N43.58bn. The seizure highlights enforcement activity at the port and the authorities’ efforts to prevent potentially harmful or prohibited consignments from entering the Nigerian market.
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Health · ThisDay ·
Family Seeks Financial Support for Cancer Patient
A family is appealing to the public for financial assistance to help fund treatment and care for a relative diagnosed with cancer. The request highlights the substantial costs associated with managing the illness and seeks support from individuals or organisations willing to contribute to the patient’s medical needs.
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Health · The Punch ·
Over 100 Edo residents benefit from free medical outreach
More than 100 residents of Edo State received medical services through a free health outreach. The initiative provided beneficiaries with access to healthcare without charge, although the headline does not specify the location, organisers, conditions treated, or the services delivered.
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Health · Leadership News ·
Ondo Herbal Concoction Death: I Lost My Sight After 2 Shots Of Monkey Tail — Survivor
A survivor of a reported herbal-concoction incident in Ondo State says he lost his sight after taking two shots of a substance known as Monkey Tail. The account forms part of reports concerning deaths linked to the concoction, although the headline does not provide further details about the incident or the survivor’s condition.
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Health · Premium Times ·Jigawa sets up task force to crack down on substandard private health institutions
Jigawa State has established a task force to identify and address private health institutions that fail to meet required standards. The initiative is aimed at strengthening oversight of healthcare providers and improving compliance, though the headline does not specify the task force’s membership, enforcement measures or implementation timeline.
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Health · The Punch ·
UNIOSUN teaching hospital workers protest PPP deal, threaten strike
Workers at the UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital have protested a proposed public-private partnership deal and warned that they may embark on strike action. The dispute could affect hospital operations if the workers proceed with the threatened industrial action.
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Health · Leadership News ·
Omotunde Ogundimu Full Of Gratitude As Funke Akindele Donates Huge Fund For Cancer Treatment
Actress Omotunde Ogundimu has expressed gratitude to Funke Akindele after the fellow actress donated a substantial sum towards her cancer treatment. The gesture is expected to support Ogundimu’s medical care, although the headline does not specify the amount donated, treatment details or the circumstances surrounding the fundraising.
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Health · The Punch ·
Nasarawa blames delayed emergency response on lack of specialised personnel
Nasarawa State has attributed delays in responding to emergencies to a shortage of specialised personnel. The explanation indicates that limited access to trained experts is affecting the speed of emergency interventions in the state, although the headline does not specify the incidents involved, the agencies affected or any measures being taken.
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Health · Premium Times ·23 million children vaccinated against polio, other diseases in six months — Report
A report says 23 million children in Nigeria received vaccinations against polio and other diseases during a six-month period. The figures indicate the scale of immunisation activities conducted nationwide, covering protection against polio alongside other unspecified illnesses, although the headline provides no further details about the programme or beneficiaries.
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