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Health · Vanguard ·NMA warns against harassment of health workers
The Nigerian Medical Association has warned against the harassment of health workers, highlighting concerns about conduct toward medical personnel. The warning underscores the need for health workers to carry out their duties without intimidation or mistreatment, though the headline does not provide further details about the incidents or measures involved.
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Health · Daily Post ·Congo Ebola death toll surpasses 3,000 as outbreak spreads across six provinces
The Ebola outbreak in Congo has recorded more than 3,000 deaths, while continuing to spread across six provinces. The development highlights the expanding geographic reach and rising fatality toll of the health crisis, according to Daily Post.
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Health · PM News ·NMA raises alarm harassment of health workers
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has raised concerns about the harassment of health workers. The warning highlights reported pressure or mistreatment affecting medical personnel, though the headline does not specify the incidents, locations, perpetrators, or actions proposed by the association.
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Health · The Punch ·LUTH seeks private sector support, says govt cannot meet all healthcare needs
Lagos University Teaching Hospital is calling for increased private-sector support to strengthen healthcare delivery, acknowledging that government alone cannot meet all of the country’s healthcare needs. The appeal highlights the importance of collaboration between public institutions and private organisations in addressing gaps and improving access to medical services.
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Health · PM News ·
Xylitol, sweetener in gums, toothpaste linked with heart attacks, strokes
A report highlights research linking xylitol, a low-calorie sweetener commonly found in chewing gum and toothpaste, with an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes. The findings raise health concerns about the ingredient, though the headline does not provide details about the study or establish that xylitol directly causes these conditions.
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Health · PM News ·
Congo Ebola death toll tops 3,000
The death toll from the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has exceeded 3,000, marking a significant escalation in the public health crisis. The report highlights the continuing severity of the outbreak, although the headline does not provide further details about its causes, affected areas or response measures.
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Health · Daily Post ·NCDC confirms 14 new cases of Lassa fever
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed 14 new cases of Lassa fever. The announcement indicates a fresh update in the country’s reported Lassa fever infections, but the headline does not provide details on the affected locations, fatalities, or the period covered.
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Health · Leadership News ·
Fever Death Toll Reaches 252 – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported that deaths linked to a fever outbreak or illness have risen to 252. The headline does not provide details on the specific fever, affected locations, number of cases, or measures being taken by health authorities.
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Health · Channels TV ·
Diphtheria Death Rate Climbs To 5.6% In Katsina As Health Officials Blame Late Hospital Visits
The diphtheria death rate in Katsina State has risen to 5.6%, according to health officials. Authorities attributed the increase to patients arriving at hospitals late, highlighting delayed medical treatment as a factor in fatalities linked to the disease.
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Health · Premium Times ·WHO restricts Ervebo use in Bundibugyo outbreak
The World Health Organization has restricted the use of Ervebo in response to the Bundibugyo outbreak, indicating that deployment of the vaccine will be subject to specified limitations during the public-health response.
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Health · ThisDay ·
Katsina, UNICEF Intensify Campaign against Diphtheria, Malnutrition
Katsina State and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) are stepping up joint efforts to combat diphtheria and malnutrition. The campaign is expected to focus on strengthening public awareness and preventive health measures, particularly for vulnerable children and communities affected by these health challenges.
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Health · PM News ·
Rechael Okonkwo’s Nkoli Mega Carnival Provides Free Healthcare to Over 5,000 Residents
Actress Rechael Okonkwo’s Nkoli Mega Carnival provided free healthcare services to more than 5,000 residents. The event combined entertainment with medical support, extending access to care for a large number of attendees and community members.
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Health · Channels TV ·
Nigeria Rethinks Criminalisation Of Suicide
Nigeria is reconsidering the criminalisation of suicide, indicating a possible review of how the law and authorities respond to attempted or completed suicide. The development places renewed attention on the country’s legal and public-health approach to suicide and related cases.
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Health · Premium Times ·Katsina health workers to begin 7-day warning strike 8 Sept
Health workers in Katsina State are scheduled to commence a seven-day warning strike on 8 September. The planned industrial action is expected to affect healthcare services across the state during the stated period, although the headline does not specify the workers’ demands, the services involved, or any response from authorities.
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Health · Channels TV ·
JUST IN: Ebola Death Toll Passes 3,000 in DR Congo
Ebola deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo have surpassed 3,000, according to the report. The headline indicates a significant escalation in the outbreak’s fatality count but provides no further details on the timing, affected areas, number of cases, or ongoing response efforts.
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Health · ThisDay ·
Police Arrest Man With 1,500 Sachets of RUTF in Katsina
Police in Katsina have arrested a man found with 1,500 sachets of ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF), a nutritional product commonly used in treating severe acute malnutrition. The circumstances surrounding the arrest, including the source, intended destination and any alleged offence, were not stated in the headline.
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Health · BellaNaija ·7 Smart Mosquito Protection Solutions Every Nigerian Home Should Consider
BellaNaija outlines seven practical mosquito protection solutions for Nigerian households. The piece focuses on measures families can consider to reduce mosquito presence and exposure at home, presenting household prevention as a way to support comfort and protection in everyday living.
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Health · ThisDay ·
Katsina Health Workers Begin Strike Sept 8 Amid Diphtheria Outbreak
Health workers in Katsina State are set to begin a strike on September 8, coinciding with an ongoing diphtheria outbreak. The industrial action could affect healthcare services in the state while authorities and health providers respond to the infectious disease situation.
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Health · Premium Times ·Lassa fever: Young adults most affected as Nigeria records 1,035 cases, 252 deaths
Nigeria has recorded 1,035 Lassa fever cases and 252 deaths, with young adults identified as the group most affected. The figures highlight the continuing impact of the viral disease in the country, according to Premium Times’ report.
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Health · Nairametrics ·
WHO rejects wide rollout of Ervebo Vaccine in deadly DR Congo Ebola outbreak
The World Health Organization has declined to support a broad rollout of the Ervebo vaccine during a deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The decision concerns the vaccine’s use in the ongoing response, although the headline does not specify the reasons or alternative measures being considered.
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