HEALTH NEWS
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FG Launches Free Anti-Rabies Vaccination For Dogs And Cats In Nasarawa
The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has launched a free anti-rabies vaccination drive in Nasarawa…
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Minister Salako Explains Why Medical House Officers Can’t Be Classified As Civil Servants
Minister of State for Health, Dr. Iziaq Salako, says medical house officers cannot be part…
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Tinubu Directs Immediate Resolution of Resident Doctors’ Strike
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed urgent action to end the nationwide doctors’ strike and…
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Health Ministry Condemns Abduction Of NAUTH Neurosurgeon, Calls For Urgent Rescue
The Federal Ministry of Health has condemned the abduction of neurosurgeon Dr. Tochukwu Mbanugo in…
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NMA Gives Soludo 72-Hour Ultimatum To Secure Release Of Kidnapped Neurosurgeon
Doctors in Anambra have urged Governor Soludo and security agencies to secure the release of…
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Nigeria, EU Sign Major Agreements To Boost Local Manufacturing And Health Investments
Nigeria has signed three major partnership deals with the EU and ECOWAS to boost local…
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Many Nigerians Still At Risk Of Lead Poisoning, Environment Minister Says
Environment Minister Balarabe Lawal has warned that millions of Nigerians, especially children and pregnant women,…
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FCT Resident Doctors Declare Separate Indefinite Strike Despite National Action
Resident doctors in the FCT have declared an indefinite strike beginning November 1, citing unpaid…
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Community Pharmacists Decry Illegal Drug Practices in Federal Hospitals, Demand Urgent Government Action
The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria has raised alarm over illegal drug operations in…
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Soludo Transforms Anambra Healthcare with New Hospitals, Free Medical Services
Dr Afam Obidike says Governor Soludo’s administration has built five new general hospitals and renovated…
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NMA To Begin Monthly Psychiatric Evaluation For Prison Inmates Nationwide
The Nigerian Medical Association will begin monthly psychiatric checks for all prison inmates nationwide from…
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Zamfara First Lady Urges Early Detection as Key in Breast Cancer Fight
Zamfara First Lady Huriyya Dauda-Lawal urges women to embrace early breast cancer screening. She says…
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NARD Declares Indefinite Nationwide Strike from 1st of November, Says FG Owes ₦38bn Health Workers
Resident doctors in Nigeria will begin an indefinite nationwide strike on November 1 over unpaid…
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FCTA Partners Religious Leaders to Boost Measles-Rubella Vaccination in Abuja
Abuja health authorities are partnering with community and religious leaders to boost child vaccination coverage.…
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Anambra Doctor Warns Against Politicizing Solution General Hospital, Anaku
A doctor has urged Ayamelum residents to stop politicizing Solution General Hospital and support its…
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Anambra Pledges Renewed Drive to Keep State Polio-Free on 2025 World Polio Day
Anambra Health Commissioner Dr. Afam Obidike has said no child will be left unvaccinated in…
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“Nigeria Must Rethink How It Funds Health,” Prof. Lere Baale
NAPharm President Lere Baale has urged Nigeria to treat healthcare as a key investment for…
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WHO Reports Major Drop in Polio Outbreak Across Africa
The World Health Organization says active type 2 poliovirus outbreaks in Africa have dropped from…
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Lassa Fever Cases Rise Sharply as Ondo State Records 13 New Infections, NCDC Reveals
The NCDC has warned of a fresh rise in Lassa fever cases, with Ondo recording…
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NDHS Report Shows Low Breastfeeding, Poor Nutrition Among Nigerian Children
A new health report has revealed poor child-feeding practices in Nigeria, raising alarm over child…
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FG Disburses N32.9bn to Strengthen Primary Healthcare Across Nigeria
The federal government has disbursed N32.9 billion to primary health centres nationwide under the Basic…
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Gatefield, Stakeholders Renew Call for Urgent Reforms to Fix Nigeria’s Health System
Gatefield and health experts have called for urgent reforms to fix Nigeria’s failing health system.…
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NCDC Confirms 172 De@ths, 924 Infections from Lassa Fever Across 21 States in 2025
The NCDC has reported 172 de@ths and 924 Lassa fever cases across 21 states in…
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Oyo NMA Raises Alarm Over Shortage of Doctors, Urges Government Action
The Nigerian Medical Association in Oyo State has raised alarm over a severe shortage of…
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House of Reps Investigates $4.6bn Health Grants After Poor HIV, TB, Malaria Outcomes
The House of Representatives has begun probing how Nigeria spent over $4.6 billion in health…
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Senate Suspends Proposed 10-Year Jail Term for Supplying Abortion Drugs and Instruments
The Senate has paused debate on a bill proposing tougher penalties for aiding abortions in…
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Kwara State Government Commissions Two Oxygen Plants to Improve Health Services
The Kwara State Government has commissioned two new oxygen plants in Lafiagi and Omu-Aran to…
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New Blood Test Detects Over 50 Types of Cancer With Strong Accuracy
A new blood test called Galleri has shown strong results in detecting over 50 types…
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Delta Govt Begins Free Surgeries for Hydrocele and Elephantiasis Patients
The Delta State Government has launched a free medical program for residents battling hydrocele and…
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Adamawa Reports 8,850 New HIV Cases in Four Years
Adamawa recorded 8,850 new HIV infections between 2022 and 2025, according to ADSACA. Officials blamed…
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Nigeria Records Decline in Birth Rate as Fertility Drops to 4.8 Children per Woman
Nigeria’s fertility rate has fallen from 5.3 to 4.8 births per woman in six years.…
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Anambra Marks International Adolescent Health Week, Prioritizes Physical and Mental Wellbeing of Youths
Anambra State Government has restated its commitment to protecting adolescents’ physical and mental health through…
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Ogun Government Moves to Enforce Safe, Legal Abortions to Reduce Maternal Deaths
The Ogun State Government has pledged full implementation of the Safe Termination of Pregnancy guidelines…
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NAFDAC Gives Food Firms 18 Months to Eliminate Trans Fats
NAFDAC has ordered food companies to eliminate industrial trans fats within 18 months. The agency…
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NCDC Confirms 895 Lassa Fever Cases, 166 Deaths in 2025
NCDC reports 895 Lassa fever cases and 166 deaths so far in 2025, with an…
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Soludo Approves Full Implementation of CONHESS for Health Workers in Anambra
Governor Chukwuma Soludo has approved full implementation of the Consolidated Health Salary Structure for Anambra…
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Chinese Researchers Develop “Bone Glue” That Heals Fractures in Minutes
Chinese scientists have unveiled Bone-02, a groundbreaking medical glue that repairs broken bones within minutes.…
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China To Build Africa’s First Insulin Plant In Nigeria
China announced plans to build Africa’s first insulin production plant in Nigeria to boost healthcare.…
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FG Pledges Full Health Insurance For Nigerian Military Personnel
Nigeria pledges full NHIA integration for armed forces, promising comprehensive healthcare for soldiers, families and…
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Anambra Health Commissioner Commends First Lady Nonye Soludo’s Landmark Health and Welfare Programmes
Anambra Health Commissioner hails First Lady Dr. Nonye Soludo for transforming public health through her…
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