HEALTH NEWS
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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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LAUTECH Nurses, Midwives Begin Indefinite Strike
Nurses and midwives at LAUTECH Teaching Hospital in Ogbomoso begin an indefinite strike over unpaid…
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FCT Resident Doctors Suspend Strike, Set to Resume Work Monday
FCT resident doctors suspend their indefinite strike after Senate intervention, to resume work Monday. They…
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Resident Doctors at COOUTH Receive Medical Residency Training Fund from Anambra Government
ARD-COOUTH confirms Anambra government has paid Medical Residency Training Fund to resident doctors. Union hails…
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Sanwo-Olu’s Wife Kicks Off Measles Vaccination Campaign
Lagos First Lady Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu launches measles-rubella vaccination drive targeting children aged nine months to…
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Wike Warns Against Calls for Jonathan to Contest 2027 Election
Nyesom Wike warns that calls for ex-President Jonathan to contest in 2027 could destabilise Nigeria.…
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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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