Health
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270Nigerian 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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254Nigeria’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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181Lassa 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...
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223Penetrating communities with effective antibiotics advocacy
BY ABUJAH RACHEAL A 2025 study published in Globalisation and Health reveals that limited access to effective antibiotics is like a double-edged...
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232Health: FG Releases N32.9bn to PHCs, Urges Nigerians to Monitor Funds
BY BONNY AMADI The federal government has released N32.9 billion under the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) to enhance primary healthcare...
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231$4.6bn USAID Health Grants: Lawmakers Initiate Probe over Funds Utilisation
Poor HIV, TB, Malaria Outcomes BY BONNY AMADI WITH AGENCY REPORTS The Nigerian House of Representatives on Tuesday resolved to investigate the...
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236Eye health now a National priority
BY ABIEMWENSE MORU Undoubtedly, eye health is pivotal to the web of human activities; hence, it deserves serious attention. At 63, Justina...
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314Life Expectancy: Nigeria Ranks Lowest Globally @ 54.9 years
UN latest ranking BY BONNY AMADI The vulnerability of Nigeria’s to harsh economic conditions and poverty induced inequalities has ostensibly taken a...
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208AfDB, AU- Commission launch continental food safety initiative
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the African Union Commission (AUC) have launched the Strengthening Food Safety Standards and Nutrition in Africa...
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306Fixing Nigerian hospitals, ending medical tourism
AN ANALYSIS BY ABIEMWENSE MORU Nigeria is standing at a transformational crossroads in its healthcare journey. While challenges exist, so do opportunities,...
