HEALTH NEWS
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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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Lagos Doctors Condemn July Salary Cuts, Call It ‘Illegal and Hostile’
Lagos doctors protest July salary cuts, calling the deductions sudden, unfair, and completely unauthorized. The…
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Cross River May Extend Doctors’ Retirement Age to 65
Governor Bassey Otu considers raising doctors’ retirement age to 65 in Cross River State. The…
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UNICEF Raises Alarm Over 3.5 Million Nigerian Children Battling Severe Acute Malnutrition
UNICEF warns that 3.5 million Nigerian children face severe malnutrition and urgent danger. Aid groups…
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NAFDAC Gives Two-Week Deadline to Medicine Dealers in Lagos, Onitsha, Aba to Join National Database
NAFDAC gives drug dealers in Lagos, Onitsha, and Aba two weeks to register or face…
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Federal Government Suspends Doctors Allowance Circulars Amid NMA Ultimatum
FG suspends revised health allowance circulars to allow more consultations with unions and professionals. NMA…
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Fashola Joins Board of Global Health Nonprofit Resolve to Save Lives Nigeria
Babatunde Fashola joins the board of Resolve to Save Lives Nigeria, boosting health efforts. The…
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Doctors Announce Nationwide Strike Beginning Thursday
Doctors warn they may begin strike if government fails to meet demands by Tuesday. NMA…
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NMA Katsina Branch Rejects Government Circular on Salary Adjustments, Warns of Service Disruption
NMA Katsina condemned the Federal Government’s salary circular for medical professionals, calling it inadequate. They…
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NMA Honors Anambra First Lady, Nonye Soludo, for Promoting Healthy Living
Anambra First Lady Dr. Nonye Soludo receives top NMA award for championing healthy living efforts.…
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Anambra Health Officials Trained on Unified Health Sector Planning in 4-Day Workshop
Health officials in Anambra have completed a four-day training to improve healthcare planning. The workshop…
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Pharmacy Council Seals 618 Medicine Shops in Rivers and Bayelsa Over Regulatory Violations
Pharmacy Council shuts 618 drug outlets in Rivers and Bayelsa over safety and licensing violations.…
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Jigawa Set to Provide HIV Drugs Through Primary Health Centers
HIV drugs will now be given at local health centers across Jigawa to help more…
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Borno Government to Launch Health and Wellness Program for Civil Servants
Borno State is introducing a wellness scheme and awards to boost workers’ fitness and motivation.…
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Eight Babies Born in UK Using Groundbreaking IVF Technique to Prevent Inherited Diseases
UK scientists have used a special IVF method to help prevent genetic illness in newborns.…
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Anambra Health Ministry Conducts CBT Exams for Job Applicants Across Nigeria
Thousands took Anambra’s CBT exam for health jobs as state pushes merit-based recruitment reforms. Officials…
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Nigerian Doctor Raises Concern Over Growing Trend of Egg Donation Among Young Female Students
A Nigerian doctor has raised alarm over rising egg donation among female students in hardship.…
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Anambra Launches Free Emergency Ambulance Services Across State
Anambra launches free ambulance service to boost emergency care and save lives across the state.…
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Southwest Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Issues 21-Day Ultimatum to FG
Southwest doctors issue 21-day strike notice over poor allowances and worsening welfare conditions. NMA leaders…
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Ekiti Govt Urges Vigilance Amid Diphtheria Surge Nationwide
Ekiti urges residents to stay alert as diphtheria cases surge nationwide, despite no local infections…
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WHO & UNICEF: Alarm Over 20M Unvaccinated Infants
Nearly 20 million infants missed crucial vaccines in 2024, raising fears of global health setbacks.…
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Reckitt Awards ₦48 Million to Nigerian Startups Advancing Hygiene and Health Solutions
Reckitt Nigeria has awarded ₦48 million to four startups solving hygiene and health issues in…
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Anambra Civil Service Commission Releases List of Shortlisted Candidates for 2025 Health Ministry CBT Exam
Anambra Civil Service Commission has released shortlisted names for 2025 Ministry of Health CBT. Candidates…
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Ekiti Govt Steps Up Healthcare Reforms, Hires 250 New Health Workers
Ekiti State has ramped up rural healthcare with new staff, free services, and PHC renovations.…
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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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