Health
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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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UK Health Crisis Deepens as Healthy Life Expectancy Declines Sharply – Report
A new study has found that the number of years people in the United Kingdom spend in good health has…
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WHO Highlights the Importance of Vaccination in Africa During African Vaccination Week 2026
In a powerful message marking African Vaccination Week 2026 from April 24 to 30, the World Health Organization’s Regional Director…
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Lagos Gov’t Reaffirms Infection Control Readiness Amid New COVID-19 Concern
Health officials in Lagos say COVID-19 prevention protocols have not been relaxed despite renewed concerns over new cases. The Lagos…
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Monthly Sanitation Exercise Legal, Lagos Government Insists Amid Court Ruling Debate
Confusion over court rulings on Lagos environmental sanitation has prompted clarification from the state government, which insists the exercise remains…
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