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Health · Vanguard ·Mental health: Psychiatrist to highlight tech-based treatment at Vanguard summit
A psychiatrist is set to discuss technology-based approaches to mental health treatment at a Vanguard summit. The headline does not specify the treatment methods, the psychiatrist’s identity, or when the event will take place.
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Health · ThisDay ·Alleged Quackery: Rivers Shuts 21 Health Facilities, Arrests Three
Rivers State authorities have shut down 21 health facilities over alleged quackery and arrested three people. The headline does not specify the locations of the facilities, the identities of those arrested or further details about the alleged violations.
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Health · ThisDay ·
FG Inaugurates 10 Diagnostic, Three Cancer Centres Across 10 States
The Federal Government has inaugurated 10 diagnostic centres and three cancer centres across 10 states. The launch marks the establishment of new facilities focused on diagnostic services and cancer care in the states.
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Health · Leadership News ·
Rivers Govt Shuts down 21 Health Facilities
The Rivers State Government has shut down 21 health facilities, according to the headline. It does not specify which facilities were affected, when the closures took place, or the reasons for the shutdown.
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Health · The Punch ·Only 22 of 290 revitalised PHCs have functional ambulances — Report
A report says only 22 of the 290 primary healthcare centres that have been revitalised have functional ambulances, indicating that most of the facilities lack working ambulance services.
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Health · The Punch ·
Medical directors demand stronger infection control in hospitals
Medical directors are calling for stronger infection-control measures in hospitals. The headline does not specify which measures they are seeking, the reasons behind the demand, or whether any policy changes have been proposed.
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Health · The Punch ·
Fidson to produce generic influenza drug, strengthen health security
Fidson will produce a generic influenza drug, an initiative presented as a way to strengthen health security. The headline does not specify the medicine, production timeline or expected impact.
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Health · The Punch ·
HFN, HEI expand healthcare access with medical intervention board
HFN and HEI are expanding healthcare access through a medical intervention board. The headline does not specify the board’s structure, the interventions it will provide, or the people it will serve.
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Health · The Punch ·
Iwosan Lagoon urges Nigerians to prioritise heart health, exercise
Iwosan Lagoon has urged Nigerians to make heart health a priority and engage in regular exercise, highlighting the importance of physical activity in supporting cardiovascular wellbeing.
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Health · The Punch ·
Bauchi Assembly to establish additional sexual assault centres
The Bauchi State House of Assembly plans to establish additional sexual assault centres, expanding the availability of support services for survivors. The headline does not specify how many centres are planned, where they will be located or when they will be established.
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Health · ThisDay ·
Nigerian Navy Inaugurates Dental, Heart-to-Heart Clinic at Ikate
The Nigerian Navy has inaugurated a dental clinic and a heart-to-heart clinic at Ikate. The headline does not specify when the facilities opened, who they will serve, or what services they will provide.
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Health · The Punch ·
Lagos expands maternal support programme to Surulere
Lagos has expanded its maternal support programme to Surulere, extending the initiative to the area. The headline does not provide details about the support offered or when the expansion will take effect.
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Health · The Punch ·
LAUTECH hospital workers seek Makinde’s intervention over unpaid arrears
Workers at the LAUTECH hospital are seeking Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde’s intervention over arrears they say remain unpaid. The headline does not specify the amount owed, how long the arrears have been outstanding or what response the workers have received.
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Health · The Punch ·
Lawmaker supports children with developmental conditions
A lawmaker has expressed support for children with developmental conditions, though the headline does not specify the form of assistance, the children involved or where the support was provided.
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Health · The Punch ·
US tracks suspected Russian plague scare, 200 under observation
The United States is tracking a suspected plague-related scare linked to Russia, with about 200 people under observation. The headline does not specify the suspected exposure or provide further details.
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Health · The Punch ·
Rivers shuts 21 health facilities, arrests three over quackery
Authorities in Rivers State have shut 21 health facilities and arrested three people over quackery. The headline does not specify the facilities’ locations or the identities of those arrested.
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Health · The Punch ·
Nigerians ignorant about food safety regulation — NAFDAC DG
NAFDAC’s director-general says many Nigerians are unaware of food safety regulations, highlighting a reported gap in public knowledge about rules governing food safety in the country.
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Health · Leadership News ·
Plateau To Offer Free Cataract Surgeries To 100 Patients
Plateau State plans to provide free cataract surgeries to 100 patients. The headline does not specify when the surgeries will take place, which patients will be eligible, or where the procedures will be performed.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·FG positions healthcare as economic infrastructure
The Federal Government is positioning healthcare as part of Nigeria’s economic infrastructure, presenting it as relevant to economic development as well as public wellbeing. The headline does not specify the policies or measures involved.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·‘American Covid’ strain rises in England as hospital admissions surge
A Covid strain referred to as the American strain is increasing in England, while hospital admissions are surging. The headline does not provide figures or establish whether the strain is driving the rise in admissions.
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