Health
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WHO Warns of Health Workforce Gap as Africa Faces Shortage and Unemployment Paradox
A new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) has drawn attention to persistent imbalances in Africa’s health sector, where…
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Sokoto State Confirms 33 Child Deaths as Meningitis Outbreak Spreads Across Eight LGAs
The Sokoto State Government has confirmed the death of 33 children following a renewed outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis across several…
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Rising Non-Communicable Diseases: Health Advocates Warn Nigerian Government Against Fortifying Ultra-Processed Foods
A coalition of prominent health advocates has issued a warning to the Federal Government, expressing concerns that the proposed fortification…
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Hantavirus: WHO Confirms Outbreak on Cruise Ship, Three Dead
The World Health Organization has confirmed an outbreak of hantavirus infection aboard a cruise ship carrying 147 passengers and crew,…
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Reps Begin Fresh Probe Into $4.6bn Donor-Funded Health Programmes Across Nigeria
Amid concerns over transparency in health funding, the House Committee on Infectious Diseases has intensified scrutiny of $4.6 billion in…
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Nigerian Army Strengthens Civil-Military Ties With Birnin Yero Medical Outreach
As part of efforts to strengthen ties with host communities, the Nigerian Army has conducted a medical outreach for residents…
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CAPPA Warns of Risks in Salt Intake Reduction Efforts Due to Corporate Influence
The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has issued a critical warning regarding the federal government’s initiatives to combat…
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Nigeria Among Key Countries in Rising Global Hepatitis Burden — WHO Report
Nigeria is among several countries highlighted by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as major contributors to global hepatitis-related deaths in…
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Ghana Rejects $109m U.S. Health Aid Deal Over Data Privacy Concerns
Ghana has terminated negotiations with the United States over a proposed multi-year aid package after Washington demanded access to citizens’…
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Lagos Gov’t Steps Up Health Insurance Push With Reforms Aimed at Informal Sector Coverage
Health insurance expansion in Lagos is gaining renewed attention as the state health management agency rolls out new strategies to…
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