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Diphtheria outbreak: Lagos records 10 confirmed cases in three months
…Health authorities intensify response efforts…Govt partners WHO, UNICEF to curb spreadLagos State has recorded 10 confirmed cases of diphtheria between January 1 and March 27, 2025, as health authorities...
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NPHCDA urges parents to vaccinate children against Diphtheria
Dr Muyi Aina, ED/CEO, NPHCDA, said this in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday.Aina said that children should...
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NNPC-SNEPCO donate vehicles, ambulance to boost security, healthcare in Lagos
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPC) and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd (SNEPCo) have donated vehicles, including a specialised ambulance, to...
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FoodCo urges women to prioritise mental health, personal growth
FoodCo, one of the top retailers in Nigeria and one of Africa’s fastest-growing companies, has urged Nigerian women to prioritise mental health and personal...
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NACA reaffirms free HIV treatment despite funding constraints
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has reiterated that HIV treatment remains free in Nigeria, despite ongoing financial challenges.Dr Temitope Ilori,...
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Oyo govt intensifies response to diphtheria outbreak
…urges residents to take precaution
In response to the recent outbreak of diphtheria in some parts of the country, the Oyo State Government has strengthened...
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Eno expands medicare access, inaugurates model primary health centre
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has inaugurated a model Primary Health Centre in Utu Ikot Okpo, Etim-Ekpo Local Government Area, underscoring the...
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Adamawa Govt. confirms rabies outbreak, urges pet vaccination
Maksha made the announcement during a briefing with newsmen in Yola on Thursday, stating that measures were being implemented to control the situation.He explained...
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Nigerian diaspora physicians to drive healthcare reform in Lagos
The Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas (ANPA), the largest Black diaspora professional organisation representing over 8,000 Nigerian physicians and dentists in the...
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Lagos residents urged to embrace mandatory health insurance scheme
…. as Ilera Eko health scheme offers comprehensive coverage for N15,000 per yearBy Sodiq AdelakunLagos State residents have been urged to take full advantage...
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FG committed to protecting Nigerians against unhealthy diets – Minister
Salako, who was represented by the Director, Food and Drug Services Department, Mrs Olubunmi Aribeana, said this at the Launch of the National Guideline...