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Coalition Urges Governor Sanwo-Olu to Lift Suspended Guideline
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Women groups and representatives of civil society organisations led by the Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC) have appealed to the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to reinstate the suspended guidelines on safe termination of pregnancy.
The groups in...
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Introducing Idris, Ahmed, and other fresh faces leading Nigeria’s health organizations
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On 15 February, President Bola Tibunu announced the appointment of Chief Executive Officers and Board Chairpersons for major health agencies, including the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).
On...
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Nigerian student tragically takes own life – NewslodgeNigeria
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A 300-level student in the Nursing department of Harvarde College of Science, Business and Management Studies, Obada in Abeokuta, Ogun State, has died from an alleged suicide
The victim, identified as Ajoke by her colleagues, reportedly took her life on...
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Nigerian Officials Confirm Lassa Fever Claims Four Lives in Army Hospital
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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that Lassa Fever was responsible for the death of three health workers and one patient at the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital Kaduna (44 NARHK), Kaduna State.The disease...
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Residents of Cross River cautioned about potential haemorrhagic fever outbreak
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Cross River warned about a possible outbreak of viral haemorrhagic fever in old Ndebeji, in Akamkpa Local Government Area of the state on Saturday.
Viral haemorrhagic fever is any group of infectious diseases that interfere with the blood’s ability to...
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Minister reports Nigeria makes up 30% of global malaria burden
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Nigeria’s Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, has expressed concern over the burden of malaria in Nigeria, even as he called for a review of the country’s strategies to combat the disease.
According to Mr Pate, 70 years...
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WHO sounds the alarm on global measles epidemic
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The World Health Organisation(WHO) has raised the alarm over what it described as the rapid spread of measles globally, noting a 79 per cent increase from 2022.
In a press conference Tuesday, the WHO Technical Adviser on Measles and Rubella,...
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Tinubu is committed to achieving success in healthcare delivery.
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President Bola Tinubu has emphasized his administration's strong commitment to providing excellent healthcare facilities for all Nigerians and continuing to prioritize domestic and foreign direct investments in the sector.
These remarks were made by the president during a meeting with...
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Government orders probe into the deaths of four individuals at Army hospital
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The Kaduna State Government has ordered an immediate investigation into the deaths of three health workers and one patient at the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital Kaduna (44 NARHK).
According to a statement Thursday by Governor Uba Sani‘s spokesperson, Mohammed...
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Initiative Launched to Increase Awareness and Treatment Options for Fibroids
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The Support Association for Fibroids Awareness (SAFA), is set to be launched as a non-profit organisation dedicated to raising awareness about uterine fibroids and providing support for those affected in Nigeria and across Africa.
A statement issued by SAFA’s manager,...
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Chidimma Adetshina wins Miss Universe Nigeria 2024
In an exciting conclusion to the hotly contested Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 pageant, Chidimma Adetshina has been crowned the...