Health
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Diphtheria claims lives of 122 Nigerian children, says UNICEF
Diphtheria has claimed the lives of 122 children in Nigeria as at July 2023, UNICEF’s Communications Officer in Nigeria, Ms…
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World Breastfeeding Week: USAID advocates for law to guarantee 18 weeks paid leave for working mothers
The USAID-funded Breakthrough Action-Nigeria has raised advocacy to Ebonyi State government to institute concrete policy that would guarantee at least,…
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Resident doctors’ strike bites harder as hospitals discharge patients
It is hardly the ideal time for Nigerians seeking medical care, especially at the nation’s tertiary health facilities, as the…
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Deaths from Diphtheria rises to 83 across 26 states – NPHCDA •List of states affected
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has predicted that more deaths resulting from Diphtheria would be recorded across…
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Disease from Ponmo: Lagos destroys infected animals
Lagos State Government has confiscated, burnt and buried six animals infected with Anthrax disease to prevent its spread. Permanent…
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Many doctors working overseas are still being paid in Nigeria — FG
The Federal Government on Thursday revealed that some medical doctors who have left the country in search of greener pastures…
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Tinubu approves salary raise, allowances for health workers
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the review of the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) for Health Professionals in the…
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Doctors strike paralyzes health services nationwide
The strike embarked upon by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) on Wednesday has disrupted health services in public…
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Sanwo-Olu’s wife launches initiative for multiple birth mothers
The wife of the Lagos State Governor, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has unveiled a multiple birth assistance programme, known as Jumejilo…
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Diphtheria Outbreak: Kaduna records 68 suspected cases, eight deaths
The Kaduna State Government says it has recorded 68 suspected cases and eight deaths from diphtheria in the state, reports…
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