Category: Health
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Ogun assures continued HIV/AIDS services amid USAID funding suspension
The Ogun Government, on Tuesday, assured its citizens of uninterrupted HIV/AIDS services following the funding suspension of public health programmes by the USAID. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Tomi Coker, in a statement issued in Abeokuta, said the government was committed to ensuring the organisation’s withdrawal of support didn’t create a vacuum.
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UNICEF raises alarm over rising polio cases in Kano
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has expressed concern over the increasing number of polio cases in Kano State.
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Fake drugs: NAFDAC takes over Ariaria drug market in Aba
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), on Monday, took over the Ariaria International Market, Aba, after uncovering huge quantities of unregistered and banned drugs.
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Minister assures ‘japa syndrome’ will end soon
The Minister of State for Health, Dr Iziaq Salako, has assured that the mass emigration of healthcare professionals, referred to as the “japa syndrome,” will soon come to an end. He made the statement during a working visit to the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) on Monday.
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People are now coming from UK, US to receive quality healthcare in Nigeria – Minister
Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Ali Pate has disclosed that people are now coming to Nigeria from far away places like the United Kingdom and United States to receive quality healthcare in the country.
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Cancer not a death sentence – Expert
A medical expert, Dr Veronica Agana, has debunked the widespread belief that cancer is a death sentence.
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FG launches $124m cholera control initiative
The Federal Government has launched the National Strategic Plan of Action on Cholera Control (NSPACC) 2025-2029, a 124 million dollars initiative aimed at eradicating cholera in Nigeria through a multi-sectoral approach.
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FCTA shuts down “illegal” clinic in Kuje
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has shut down an unregistered clinic, Dada’s Clinic and Maternity Ltd, operating in Kapwa, Gaube Community in Kuje Area Council of the FCT.
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FEC approves $1.07bn for health sector reform
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved 1.07 billion dollars for healthcare sector reforms under the Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity (HOPE) programme.
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Ondo nurses suspend 4-day-old indefinite strike
The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Ondo State Council, has suspended its four-day-old indefinite strike. Recall that nurses and midwives in the state government-owned hospitals and health centres began an indefinite strike on Jan. 31.