Health
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46-yr-old kidney transplant patient cries for help
UMUAHIA – Mr Steve Obinna Ugboaja, 46, from Akpaa Mbato Community in Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia State, who needs…
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Japa: Only 6,000 medical consultants remain in Nigeria – MDCAN
The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) says only 6,000 consultants are left in the country. Its President,…
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Africa malaria jab rollout delivers 10 million doses
Nearly 10 million malaria vaccine doses were delivered to Africa during the first year of routine immunisation being rolled out…
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14.3m Nigerians abuse drugs – NAFDAC
Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, Director General, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has said that about 14.3…
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FG signs MoU with Chinese firm for local production of HIV diagnostic kits
The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China-based WONDFO BIOTECH Ltd. to begin local production of…
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WHO allocates 899,000 mpox vaccines to Nigeria, 8 African countries amid surges
An initial 899,000 vaccine doses have been allocated to Nigeria and 8 other countries across Africa that have been hit…
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FG announces free cesarean sections for Nigerian women to tackle maternal mortality
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, announced that Cesarean sections will now be provided…
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NHIA expands insurance coverage to fund Fistula treatment in Nigeria
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) is intensifying its support for Nigeria’s vulnerable populations by funding Vesicovaginal Fistula (VVF) treatment…
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NSIA, Siemens Healthineers sign agreement to strengthen cancer care infrastructure in Nigeria
The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) and Siemens Healthineers, have signed an agreement to improve cancer care treatment infrastructure in…
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Nigeria’s disease burden could reach 21% due to climate change – Report
Nigeria’s disease burden could reach 21% due to climate change and its escalating impact, a new report warns, emphasizing the…
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