HEALTH NEWS
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UNAIDS Warns of 6 Million New HIV Infections, 4 Million Deaths by 2029 Amid Funding Cuts
UNAIDS warns that global funding cuts could cause 6 million new HIV infections by 2029.…
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Kano Authorities Seize N1.3bn Worth of Fake Drugs and Contaminated Foods in Major Crackdown
Over ₦1.3bn worth of fake drugs and contaminated food were seized at Kano’s pharmaceutical center.…
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NACA Rallies Stakeholders to Sustain HIV/AIDS Response Amid Funding Shifts
NACA is set to host the 7th National Council on AIDS to boost Nigeria’s HIV…
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Ondo Doctors Begin Three-Day Warning Strike Over Poor Welfare, Staffing Crisis
Doctors in Ondo State have begun a warning strike, protesting unpaid salaries and staff shortages.…
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Zamfara Receives Emergency Measles Vaccination Support from MSF Amid Rising Cases
Doctors Without Borders has begun an emergency measles vaccination in Zurmi amid rising child deaths.…
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EHA Clinics Wins Innovative Healthcare Service Provider of the Year at NHEA 2025
EHA Clinics wins top innovation award for its tech-driven, patient-focused healthcare model in Nigeria. The…
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Anambra Government Warns Beauty and Wellness Centers Against Performing Medical Procedures
Anambra government has warned beauty and wellness centers to stop illegal medical procedures immediately. Officials…
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Edo Confirms Dengue Fever Outbreak, Records 86 Cases Across State
Edo State has confirmed 86 dengue fever cases and launched an emergency response to contain…
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Lagos NMA Rejects FG’s New Salary Plan for Doctors, Warns of Healthcare Crisis
Lagos NMA has rejected a new salary plan, calling it dangerous to Nigeria’s health system.…
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Lagos Govt Unveils Plan to Enforce Mandatory Health Insurance for Residents
Lagos will begin enforcing its health insurance policy in early 2026, targeting wider coverage. Authorities…
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NMA Criticizes FG Over Saint Lucia Doctor Deployment, Cites ‘Neglect of Local Healthcare Crisis’
The Nigerian Medical Association has faulted the government’s plan to send doctors abroad. It says…
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Stakeholders Urge Stronger Commitment, Local Funding to Boost Reproductive Health in Nigeria
Stakeholders call for stronger political backing and funding to close reproductive health gaps in Nigeria.…
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Sterling Bank and GETMEDCO Partner to Revolutionize Healthcare in Nigeria
GETMEDCO partners with Sterling Bank to merge luxury healthcare with smart financial living. The new…
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Nigeria Risks Immunization Setback as Only 21% of 2024 Vaccine Funds Released
Nigeria’s immunisation drive faces major threat as funding shortfall endangers vaccine delivery and progress. NPHCDA…
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How Telemedicine Helped Save a Mother and Baby in Anambra
A mother’s life was saved through a screen in rural Anambra, thanks to telemedicine. Technology…
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Governor Mohammed Umaru Declares Emergency on Minna General Hospital
Niger Governor Bago has declared emergency over Minna hospital’s poor state and unsafe conditions. Plans…
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Loneliness Emerging as a Silent Global Killer, WHO Report Warns
Loneliness now claims over 871,000 lives yearly, WHO calls it a silent global health threat.…
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Over 50,000 Nigerians Test Positive for Tuberculosis Amid Treatment Shortfall, Global Fund Warns
Over 50,000 Nigerians test positive for TB, but many remain untreated due to funding gaps.…
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Lagos Digitizes Blood Transfusion Services with Launch of HaemoCentral and LSBTC Website
Lagos State has launched HaemoCentral, a digital system to improve blood donation and tracking across…
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Ekiti Registers Over 1,000 Sickle Cell Warriors in Free Health Scheme
Ekiti provides free healthcare access to over 1,000 sickle cell patients in major health push.…
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NHIA Staff Begin Nationwide Strike Over Unpaid Allowances
NHIA workers have begun an indefinite strike, crippling health insurance operations nationwide over unmet welfare…
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National Hospital Abuja Denies Sacking Three Doctors Amid NMA Strike Threat
Amid strike threat, National Hospital Abuja denies dismissing doctors or healthcare workers. The hospital management…
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Lassa Fever Cases Hit 747 with 142 Deaths Across 18 States
Nigeria has recorded 747 Lassa fever cases and 142 deaths across 18 states. With the…
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Aproko Doctor Advises Parents to Avoid Placing Babies Face Down (Video)
Aproko Doctor has warned parents against letting babies under one year sleep face down. He…
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Dangote Urges Nigeria to End Medical Tourism, Calls for Local Drug Production
Aliko Dangote, has urged Nigeria to end its dependency on foreign healthcare and start producing…
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EU Launches €10.4 Million Solar for Health Project to Power Nigerian Primary Healthcare Centers
The European Union has launched a €10.4 million solar energy project to power primary healthcare…
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Nigeria Faces N1.42 Trillion Cervical Cancer Treatment Cost by 2030, Former Health Minister Warns
Nigeria could face a N1.42 trillion bill for cervical cancer treatment by 2030, prompting urgent…
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NAFDAC Denies Unconditional Reopening of Drug Markets
NAFDAC has firmly denied reports claiming it has reopened Nigeria’s open drug markets without conditions,…
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Healthcare or Hardship? 75% of Nigerians Forced to Self-Fund Medical Care
Nigeria’s healthcare crisis has deepened as over 75 percent of citizens still pay medical bills…
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Nigerians Advised to Purchase Medicines Only from Authorized Outlets Over Safety Risks
Nigerians have been strongly advised to buy medicines only from certified and approved sources as…
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Invest in Health, Not Just Gadgets: Everhale Urges Youth at Wellness Launch
Everhale Living Company has launched a bold wellness movement in Africa with the unveiling of…
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Kaduna Government Partners SFH to Tackle Rising Teenage Pregnancy and Improve Youth Health
Kaduna State has unveiled plans to curb rising adolescent pregnancy rates by integrating Society for…
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Immunotherapy Drug Offers Breakthrough for Advanced Head and Neck Cancer Patients
A groundbreaking cancer drug has doubled survival time for head and neck cancer patients in…
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Dr. Nonye Soludo Launches Pad Banks in 300 Anambra Schools for Menstrual Hygiene Day
In a bold move to combat period poverty, Anambra First Lady Dr. Nonye Soludo has…
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