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Abuja Doctors Begin Indefinite Strike as Demands Remain Unmet
Resident doctors in Abuja have launched an indefinite strike over unpaid salaries and poor conditions.…
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Resident Doctors Call Off Nationwide Warning Strike
Nigeria’s resident doctors have ended their nationwide warning strike just two days after it began.…
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Fake Malaria Drugs Worth ₦1.2 Billion Seized by NAFDAC in Lagos
NAFDAC seized 277 cartons of fake Malamal Forte anti-malaria drugs worth over ₦1.2 billion. Officials…
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Nigerian Resident Doctors Begin Five-Day Nationwide Strike
Resident doctors nationwide plan a five-day warning strike from September 12 to demand better working…
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FG Releases ₦29.2bn Basic Healthcare Fund to States and FCT for 2025 Services
The Federal Government has released ₦29.28 billion to states and FCT for 2025 healthcare. The…
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Anambra Conducts Interview for Community-Based Health Workers Recruitment
Anambra State has conducted interviews for Community-Based Health Workers to boost grassroots healthcare delivery. Officials…
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FCT Resident Doctors Begin Seven-Day Strike Over Welfare and Staffing Crisis
Resident doctors in Abuja have begun a seven-day warning strike over poor welfare, unpaid salaries,…
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Anambra Govt, Health Unions Agree on Four-Week Timeline for Welfare Demands
Anambra State has agreed with health unions to stick to a four-week deadline for resolving…
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NCDC Confirms Nigeria Free of Ebola, Urges Vigilance
Nigeria’s disease control agency has confirmed no Ebola cases despite a new outbreak in Congo.…
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MDCAN Demands Living Wage For Health Workers Amid Economic Strain
The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria has urged government to introduce a living…
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Obasanjo Urges Urgent Action to Expand Healthcare Access in Nigeria
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged urgent reforms to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system, particularly in…
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NAFDAC Warns Against Fake Oxytocin Injections Circulating in the Nigerian Market
NAFDAC has raised alarm over fake Oxytocin injections in circulation, warning of severe dangers to…
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Anambra Govt Distributes Medical Equipment to 22 PHCs in Anambra West
Anambra State has equipped 22 Primary Healthcare Centres in Anambra West with vital hospital tools.…
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NAFDAC Seals Illegal Lagos Cosmetic Factory Over Harmful Skin Products
NAFDAC has shut down an illegal cosmetic factory in Agege producing unsafe bleaching products. Officials…
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Kaduna Resident Doctors Declare Indefinite Strike Over Salary, Welfare Disputes
Resident doctors in Kaduna have declared an indefinite strike over unpaid welfare and salary structure…
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Anambra Commissions Medical Oxygen Plant in Enugwu Ukwu
Anambra State has unveiled a new oxygen production plant in Enugwu Ukwu to strengthen healthcare…
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Rivers Govt Seals Clinics, Pharmacy Over Quackery, Arrests Fake Doctor
Rivers State has intensified efforts against illegal medical practices, sealing facilities and prosecuting offenders. Authorities…
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FG Deploys $11m Solar Cold Chain Units, Boosts Vaccine Storage Nationwide
The Federal Government has begun distributing 1,653 solar-powered cold chain units to boost vaccine storage…
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FCCPC Cautions Nigerians Against Fruits Ripened with Harmful Calcium Carbide
The FCCPC has warned Nigerians against fruits ripened with harmful chemicals like calcium carbide. Officials…
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Rare Flesh-Eating Parasite Found in U.S. Human for First Time
Health officials in Maryland have confirmed the first U.S. human case of a deadly flesh-eating…
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Bayelsa Raises Alarm Over Fake Products Threatening Public Health
Bayelsa State has raised alarm over fake drugs, drinks, and cosmetics causing rising organ diseases.…
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NHIA Chairman Advocates for N4bn Mental Health Fund in Nigeria’s 2026 Budget
NHIA Chairman Ibrahim Oloriegbe has urged the FG to allocate at least ₦4bn in the…
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Anambra Urges Residents to Embrace Telemedicine, Pledges to Tackle Challenges
The Anambra State Government has urged residents to embrace telemedicine to improve healthcare access. Officials…
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Tinubu Slashes Dialysis Fees in Federal Hospitals from ₦50,000 to ₦12,000
President Bola Tinubu has approved a major reduction in dialysis costs across federal hospitals. The…
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Kaduna to Launch Monkeypox Vaccination Campaign in Affected LGAs
Kaduna State will begin monkeypox vaccinations in selected areas following rising cases across multiple LGAs.…
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Ogun Medical Association Seeks Tax Relief for Doctors to Combat Brain Drain
Ogun NMA chairman has urged the state to reduce heavy taxes placed on doctors’ salaries.…
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Nurses Deny Suspending Nationwide Strike, Say Action Still Ongoing
NANNM has denied suspending its nationwide strike, insisting the industrial action remains fully active. The…
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Nigerian Nurses Call Off Strike Following Government Agreement
Nigerian nurses have suspended their nationwide strike after reaching a deal with the government. Health…
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Ondo Nurses Go on Strike, Refuse to Treat Patients for 7 Days
Nurses at FMC Owo begin total strike, refusing to treat patients during seven-day warning action.…
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Anambra Releases Shortlist for 2025 Health Workers Recruitment, Interview Set for August 1
Shortlisted health workers in Anambra are invited for interview and certificate screening on August 1.…
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FCTA Launches Mandatory Hepatitis Screening for Food Handlers Across Abuja
FCTA mandates hepatitis screening for all food handlers to boost hygiene and public safety. Minister…
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UNICEF Seeks $20 Million Urgently to Combat Cholera Surge in Nigeria and West Africa
UNICEF launches $20 million appeal to fight deadly cholera outbreak sweeping Nigeria and West Africa.…
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Nigerian Nurses Embark on Nationwide Strike Today After 15-Day Ultimatum
Nigerian nurses under NANNM have launched a seven-day nationwide strike over poor conditions. The action…
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Court Strikes Out ₦85 Billion Health Centre Lawsuit as Wale Edun’s Objection Prevails
A court has dismissed a suit over delayed health centers, backing Wale Edun’s legal objection.…
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Anambra Govt Offers Free Hernia and Fibroid Surgeries at Okpoko General Hospital
Anambra State is offering free hernia and fibroid surgeries as part of a health outreach…
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NCDC: Lassa Fever Kills 152 in Nigeria So Far in 2025
Lassa fever has claimed 152 lives in Nigeria so far in 2025, with 811 confirmed…
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Lagos Govt Urges Doctors to Call Off Strike, Pledges Swift Action on Salary Dispute
Lagos government appeals to striking doctors, promises urgent action on salary deduction issues. Talks with…
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MSF Raises Alarm Over Worsening Malnutrition Crisis in Northern Nigeria
Northern Nigeria faces a deepening hunger crisis as more children die from severe malnutrition. MSF…
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Bauchi Begins Chlorination of Wells to Curb Cholera Outbreaks
Bauchi government has launched a well chlorination campaign to prevent cholera this rainy season. The…
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Cholera Outbreak Claims 13 Lives in Niger State, 236 Hospitalized Across Six LGAs
Cholera outbreak kills 13 in Niger State, with over 230 others receiving treatment in six…
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