Health
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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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WHO, Africa CDC support mpox vaccination in Nigeria, 16 other African countries amid short supply
Nigeria, along with 16 other African countries, to receive support from the World Health Organization and the Africa Centres for…
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UCH spends about N80 million monthly on electricity bills – JOHESU
The Chairman of the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Mr. Oladayo Olabampe, has…
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COP29: Islamic Development Bank grants $10m to WHO for Health Impact Investment
The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has committed a $10 million grant to the World Health Organization (WHO) to support the…
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FG launches 5-year occupational health, safety strategic plan
The federal government has launched a National Occupational Health and Safety plan to improve national productivity through a consistently high…
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Nigeria records 1,035 Lassa fever cases, 174 deaths across 28 states – NCDC
Nigeria has recorded 1,035 confirmed cases of Lassa fever out of 8,569 suspected cases, with 174 deaths reported across 28…
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