Health
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42Fixing Nigeria’s one health gaps: Human, animal and environmental well-being
Every year, on Nov. 3, the world observes One Health Day, commemorating a collaborative approach that acknowledges the interconnectedness among human, animal,...
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50The Human Cost of Vaccines under-investment in Africa
BY OLUWAFUNKE ISHOLA Africa’s debt crisis is having a devastating impact on vaccination efforts, leaving millions of people vulnerable to preventable diseases....
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62Retaining Nigeria’s health workforce amid global shortage
BY ABUJAH RACHEAL As strikes persist and doctors leave in droves, Nigeria’s health system continues to search for a cure. At 8:30...
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73HPV and Cancer Prevention: What Every Nigerian Needs to Know
By Nonye Moses Across Nigeria and around the world, awareness about the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is growing. Health campaigns, school drives,...
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76Nigerian Senate Orders NAFDAC to Enforce Sachet Alcohol Ban from December
The Nigerian Senate has directed the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and other regulatory bodies to enforce...
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63How prepared is Nigeria for another Lassa fever season?
BY ABUJAH RACHEAL As Nigeria approaches the dry months, the nation faces a heightened risk of Lassa fever outbreak, a recurring challenge...
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120Nigerian Resident Doctors Declare Indefinite Nationwide Strike From November 1
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced plans to commence an indefinite nationwide strike starting November 1, 2025, following the...
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96Nigeria’s PCN Shuts Nearly 500 Unregistered Pharmacies In Lagos
The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has sealed 498 medicine premises across Lagos State for a range of violations — from operating...
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87Lassa fever induced Death Toll Rises to 172 as Ondo State Records Highest Cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a rise in confirmed Lassa fever cases in its latest situation...
