Health
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Japa Crisis: Minister Warns of Alarming Shortage of Nigerian Health Workers
The mass migration of doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals from Nigeria is placing severe strain on the country’s fragile…
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UNICEF Urges Nigerian Journalists to Protect Children’s Identities Under Child Rights Act
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called on journalists across Nigeria to safeguard the identities of children in their…
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WHO Warns Iran–U.S./Israel War Disrupting Medical Aid Across 25 Countries
The U.S.–Israel–Iran war is creating a growing humanitarian crisis, with the World Health Organization (WHO) reporting major delays in emergency…
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Nigeria Receives First Shipment of Long-Acting Injectable Lenacapavir for HIV Prevention
Nigeria has received its first shipment of the long-acting injectable drug Lenacapavir, a major milestone in expanding the country’s HIV…
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Public Health Experts Highlight Gender Gap in Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance
Public health experts are urging governments to adopt gender-responsive policies in the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR), highlighting that women…
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NiMet Warns of Rising Meningitis Risk in 11 Northern States as Dry Season Intensifies
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a fresh public health alert, warning that worsening dry season conditions are increasing…
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Nigerian Army Strengthens Medical Support Through South Africa Training Programme
As part of ongoing military cooperation with South Africa, the Nigerian Army plans to send doctors for specialised training to…
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Adichie’s Son’s Death: GMD Urges Fair Regulation as Doctors Face Suspension
While supporting patient safety in Nigeria, the Guild of Medical Directors (GMD) has called for fair and balanced regulation of…
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Kebbi, Zamfara, Kaduna Record Highest Teenage Pregnancy Rates in Nigeria
Northern states continue to lead in teenage pregnancy rates in Nigeria, according to the 2025 State of Health of the…
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Lassa Fever: Doctors, Health Workers Urged to Heighten Vigilance as Cases Persist Across Nigeria
Doctors and other healthcare workers across Nigeria have been urged to remain on high alert as Lassa fever continues to…
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