Health
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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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West Africa Leaders Reaffirms Commitment to Malaria Elimination at ECOWAS Summit
West African leaders have renewed calls for stronger regional cooperation to eliminate malaria across the subregion. President of Sierra Leone,…
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Nigeria’s Health Sector Struggling Under Insecurity, Poverty — APHPN President
Health professionals say Nigeria’s efforts to improve healthcare are being slowed by insecurity and widespread poverty. President of the Association…
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Nigeria Needs More Health Funding To Improve Service Delivery – Pate
Nigeria’s health sector requires greater funding to improve service delivery, according to the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare,…
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Novartis: WHO Approves First Malaria Treatment For Newborns Amid Global Fight Against Disease
Global malaria efforts have received a boost as the World Health Organisation approves the first treatment specifically developed for newborns.…
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Lagos Applauds Residents For Strong Turnout In Environmental Sanitation Exercise
Authorities in Lagos have applauded residents for their active participation in the revived monthly environmental sanitation exercise. The Commissioner for…
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World Immunisation Week – WHO celebrates vaccine impact, 150 million lives saved
Global immunisation efforts have saved over 150 million lives in 50 years, according to the World Health Organization, as it…
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Cross River Authorities Dismisses COVID-19 Resurgence Claims, Confirms Single Case
Concerns over a possible resurgence of COVID-19 in Cross River have been dismissed by the Cross River State Government, which…
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Nigeria’s Primary Healthcare Gets 2% Funding Lift as Senate Approves Increase
A key health financing reform has been approved by the Nigerian Senate as lawmakers increase funding for the country’s basic…
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Lagos Gov’t Trains DSNOs on Data-Driven Strategies for Disease Detection and Control
Health authorities in Lagos have trained disease surveillance officers to improve early detection and response to public health threats. The…
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