Health
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Healthcare Infrastructure: Government Scales Up Emergency Medical Response Across Nigeria
As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen emergency healthcare delivery in Nigeria, the Federal Government is expanding ambulance services across…
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Lassa Fever Outbreak Worsens in Nigeria as Death Toll Rises in Multiple States – NCDC
Health authorities have raised concerns over a surge in Lassa fever cases in Nigeria, warning that the outbreak is spreading…
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Chimamanda Adichie’s Son‘s Death: MDCN Orders Disciplinary Hearing, Suspends Three Medical Practitioners
A regulatory panel under the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has concluded its preliminary investigation into the death…
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NAFDAC Begins Nationwide Enforcement of Ban on Sachet, Small-Size Alcoholic Drinks
The nationwide clampdown on sachet and small-volume alcoholic drinks has officially begun, with the National Agency for Food and Drug…
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U.S./Israel-Iran War: WHO Calls For Protection Of Hospitals After Tehran Facility Reportedly Damaged
The World Health Organization has called for the protection of health facilities in Tehran after reports emerged that a hospital was…
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Nigerian Gov’t Commends Plateau Over Primary Healthcare Reforms, Fellows Programme
The Nigerian Government has commended the Plateau State Government for its progress in strengthening primary healthcare delivery across the state.…
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UN Warns Global Poverty, Hunger Off Track To Meet 2030 Targets
Global efforts to eliminate extreme poverty and hunger by 2030 are facing significant setbacks, according to a new warning from…
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Nigeria To Roll Out Long-Acting HIV Prevention Drug, Lenacapavir – NACA
Nigeria is set to introduce Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable drug for HIV prevention, following regulatory approval and procurement arrangements by…
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New U.S. $143m Partnership to Strengthen Guinea’s Health System
The governments of Guinea and the United States have launched a new five-year cooperation programme worth $143 million to enhance…
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ECOWAS Joins Global Disaster Resilience Partnership To Strengthen Infrastructure Across West Africa
In a move to enhance preparedness against climate and disaster risks, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has…
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