Month: September 2024

NAFDAC expresses concern over prevalence of substandard drugs

The Director-General (DG) of the National Agency for Food Drugs Administration and…

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Nigeria to collaborate with UNICEF, USAID to combat lead poisoning

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has pledged Nigeria’s…

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Stakeholders seek media support towards successful polio campaign

As the Oyo State government steps up activities for its polio campaign,…

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Malaria to kill 300,000 more if critical funding not received 

Ahead of the Global Fund Replenishment next year, Heads of State and…

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Trapped by poverty, blinded by myths: The hidden drivers of Nigeria’s tuberculosis crisis

Despite relentless efforts to curb tuberculosis (TB) in Nigeria, the disease continues…

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Nigeria’s healthcare gets a boost as Zipline signs pact with Health Ministry to roll out Autonomous Drones

... To seal deal at UNGA on Thursday The Federal Ministry of…

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Too many Nigerian women,  children die daily from pregnancy complication, childbrth — NPHCDA

The Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA),…

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Flood: Cholera kills seven, 71 hospitalised

No fewer than seven people have lost their lives to a cholera…

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80% of Nigerians Unaware of Tuberculosis Threat, Impeding Control Efforts – Expert

Over 18,000 TB Cases Diagnosed in Lagos in 2023 Despite tuberculosis (TB)…

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Consider people’s well-being, reverse fuel hike, doctors tell Tinubu

The Lagos chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has urged President…

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Akwa Ibom records fifth mpox case

Samuel Etuk, the disease surveillance and notification officer, Akwa Ibom ministry of…

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Certificate verification: Nigerian nurses in UK, US forced back home

The sudden deactivation of the verification portal by the Nursing and Midwifery…

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Nutritionist urges more fortification of Nigerian foods, beverages with essential micronutrients

A Nutritionist has advocated the need for more fortification of foods and…

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Edo confirms six diphtheria cases, two deaths

The director of public health at the Edo Ministry of Health, Stephenson…

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