Health
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Blood Transfusion Rules: Jehovah’s Witnesses Allow Personal Choice in Life-Saving Medical Procedures
In a significant policy update, the Jehovah’s Witness religious groups has clarified its stance on blood use in medical procedures,…
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Argentina Exits WHO, Pledges Continued Health Cooperation Through Regional Partnerships
In a move echoing the United States, Argentina has officially pulled out of the World Health Organization (WHO) but says…
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Google Ends AI Health Advice Feature Over Safety Concerns
Tech giant, Google, has ended its experiment with AI-based health advice after questions arose over the reliability of guidance from…
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UK Aid Cuts Set To Hit Poorest Nations Amid Defence Spending Shift – Report
The United Kingdom is set to scale back billions of pounds in overseas aid, a move that will significantly affect…
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Delayed Funds Put Nigeria’s Immunisation Efforts at Risk, Health Experts Warn
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s health sector have reported a 233 per cent increase in immunisation financing over the past two years,…
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Africa Still Carries 25% of Global TB Burden – WHO
Africa remains a hotspot for Tuberculosis (TB), accounting for roughly 25 per cent of global cases, the World Health Organization…
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Imo State to Launch First Robotic Surgical Centre, Boosting Healthcare Delivery
A landmark initiative in Imo State is set to bring artificial intelligence and robotic surgery to the forefront of healthcare…
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Nigerian Gov’t Launches Women Empowerment Programs in Tech, Health, and Leadership
In a major push for women’s empowerment, Nigeria’s Federal Government has launched new nationwide interventions designed to boost women’s participation…
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Under-Five Mortality Lowest in Kwara State – Governor
A recent 2024 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey shows that Kwara State has the lowest under-five mortality rate in the…
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Ekiti State Gov’t Expands Digital Health Services to Improve Healthcare Delivery
Plans to expand digital health services in Ekiti State were unveiled on Monday, with the government promising better access, efficiency,…
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