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Health · Daily Trust ·Decriminalisation of suicide should lead to prevention
The Daily Trust headline indicates that removing criminal penalties for suicide should be accompanied by stronger prevention efforts. It points to a public-health approach focused on reducing stigma, encouraging people at risk to seek help, and improving support systems, while treating suicide prevention as an urgent priority.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·How garlic and zobo could challenge standard blood pressure drugs
The report examines how garlic and zobo may compare with or affect the use of standard medicines for managing high blood pressure. It focuses on their potential health role in blood-pressure control, while indicating that the discussion concerns alternatives or complements to conventional treatment.
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Health · Leadership News ·
Diphtheria: Plateau Death Toll Rises To 27, Lagos Confirms 6 Cases
Diphtheria-related deaths in Plateau State have increased to 27, while Lagos State has confirmed six cases. The update highlights the continued spread of the infectious disease across both states, with the reported figures indicating a more severe impact in Plateau and confirmed infections in Lagos.
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Health · ThisDay ·
Panic in Ondo as 24 Die, Many Hospitalised After Consuming Herbal Concoction
Twenty-four people have reportedly died in Ondo State after consuming a herbal concoction, while many others were hospitalised. The incident has caused concern in the affected community, although the headline does not provide details about the product, the circumstances of consumption, or any official response.
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Health · ThisDay ·
NHIA’s Health Financing Scheme Grants Over 63,000 Women Access to Maternal Healthcare
The National Health Insurance Authority’s health financing scheme has enabled more than 63,000 women to access maternal healthcare services. The development highlights the scheme’s reach in supporting women’s healthcare needs, although the headline does not provide details on the programme’s coverage, duration or specific services delivered.
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Health · Leadership News ·
How 24 Died After Taking Herbal Concoction In Ondo
A report examines the deaths of 24 people in Ondo State following their consumption of a herbal concoction. The circumstances surrounding the incident, including how the concoction was taken and the events that led to the fatalities, are the focus of the account.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·Decriminalisation of attempted suicide in Nigeria: Congratulations to Asido Foundation and other champions, but what next?
The Nigerian Tribune examines Nigeria’s decriminalisation of attempted suicide, acknowledging Asido Foundation and other advocates who contributed to the change. It also considers the next steps required following decriminalisation, keeping attention on how the policy shift should be advanced and implemented.
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Health · ThisDay ·
BEYOND DECRIMINALISING SUICIDES
The piece examines the implications of decriminalising suicide, focusing on how legal treatment of suicide-related conduct may affect individuals, families, public institutions and broader efforts to address suicide prevention and mental health in Nigeria.
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Health · The Punch ·Diphtheria: Why North keeps paying the price
The report examines why northern Nigeria continues to bear a disproportionate burden of diphtheria, highlighting the recurring public health impact and the factors that may explain the region’s vulnerability. It focuses on the disease’s persistence and the consequences for affected communities.
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Health · The Punch ·
NCDC begins N400m Nasarawa headquarters remodelling
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has commenced the remodelling of its headquarters in Nasarawa State, with the project valued at N400 million. The development concerns improvements to the agency’s premises and marks the beginning of the planned renovation work.
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Health · The Punch ·
Diphtheria outbreak worsens, kills 27 in Plateau
A diphtheria outbreak in Plateau State has worsened, with reported deaths rising to 27. The development indicates an escalating public health concern in the state, although the headline does not provide details on the affected locations, number of cases, response measures, or timeline.
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Health · The Punch ·
A’Ibom inaugurates health centre to mark 39th anniversary
Akwa Ibom State inaugurated a health centre as part of activities marking the 39th anniversary of the state’s creation. The facility is intended to support healthcare delivery, although the headline does not specify its location, capacity, services or the officials involved in the commissioning.
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Health · Vanguard ·Diphtheria: No outbreak in Lagos – Abayomi
Lagos State authorities have clarified that there is no diphtheria outbreak in the state, according to Health Commissioner Akin Abayomi. The statement addresses concerns about the infectious disease and indicates that current reports or public fears do not amount to an officially recognised outbreak in Lagos.
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Health · Leadership News ·
Sachet Alcohol Is A Monster Destroying Our Children’s Future — NAFDAC DG
The Director-General of Nigeria’s National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has described sachet alcohol as a serious threat to children’s future. The remarks signal concern about the potential harm associated with young people’s access to and consumption of alcoholic drinks packaged in sachets.
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Health · Leadership News ·
Ebola Outbreak: WHO Seeks 5,000 More Health Workers In DR Congo
The World Health Organisation is seeking an additional 5,000 health workers to support efforts against an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The request indicates a need to strengthen the medical response and expand available personnel as authorities address the public health emergency.
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Health · The Punch ·
North-West states to shut down unlicensed private health schools
Authorities in Nigeria’s North-West states are set to close private health training institutions operating without the required licences. The planned action targets unapproved schools in the region and is intended to address their continued operation outside official regulatory approval.
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Health · Leadership News ·
BBC Presenter Maryam Moshiri Reveals Hidden Battle With Incurable Blood Cancer
BBC presenter Maryam Moshiri has disclosed that she has been privately dealing with an incurable blood cancer. The revelation highlights a significant personal health challenge previously kept from public attention, although the headline does not provide further details about her diagnosis, treatment or current condition.
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Health · Premium Times ·Lassa fever: NCDC identifies preparedness gaps, unveils readiness plan ahead of peak season
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has identified gaps in the country’s preparedness for Lassa fever and introduced a readiness plan ahead of the period when cases typically increase. The measures are intended to strengthen coordination and response capacity before the anticipated peak season.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·AI-created drug with potential breakthrough can help you slow down ageing
Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence-created drug candidate that may help slow aspects of the ageing process. The reported development points to a potential breakthrough in age-related treatment, though the headline does not provide details about the drug, its testing stage, effectiveness, or possible risks.
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Health · PM News ·
Diphtheria scare rocks Lagos: 53 Suspected cases reported, six confirmed
Health authorities in Lagos are investigating 53 suspected cases of diphtheria, with six cases confirmed, according to PM News. The figures indicate a developing public health concern in the state, although the headline provides no further details on affected communities, symptoms, response measures or fatalities.
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