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FG Pushes Local Production Of Rapid Test Kits For Malaria, TB

Kazeem Tunde — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:27:49 +0000

FG Pushes Local Production Of Rapid Test Kits For Malaria, TB The Federal Government has stepped up efforts to accelerate the local production of Rapid Diagnostic Test kits as part of measures to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare manufacturing capacity, improve access to quality diagnostics and reduce dependence on imported medical products. The renewed push was […]

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Don’t Bathe Babies With Cold Water, Paediatricians Tell Parents

Kazeem Tunde — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:23:19 +0000

Don’t Bathe Babies With Cold Water, Paediatricians Tell Parents Child health experts have cautioned parents against bathing babies and children with cold water, especially during the rainy season, warning that the practice could expose them to hypothermia and increase their risk of infections. They emphasised that keeping babies warm, especially during bathing, remains a simple […]

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Oriire Abduction: Eight Schoolchildren, Teacher Still On Admission – CMD

Kazeem Tunde — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:01:09 +0000

Oriire Abduction: Eight Schoolchildren, Teacher Still On Admission – CMD The Chief Medical Director of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Prof Olawale Olakulehin, has announced that eight schoolchildren and one teacher out of 44 rescued kidnap victims are still on admission in the hospital. Olakulehin made this announcement during an […]

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Invest In Healthcare, Digital Medical Training, Doctors Urge FG, States

Kazeem Tunde — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 10:49:42 +0000

Invest In Healthcare, Digital Medical Training, Doctors Urge FG, States The West African College of Physicians on Saturday urged the Federal Government and state governments to adopt sustainable healthcare financing, strengthen medical training infrastructure and embrace affordable digital technologies to address challenges affecting Nigeria’s health sector. The college made the call during a press […]

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NAFDAC Warns Nigerians Over Banned Energy Drinks Seized In Ghana

Kazeem Tunde — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:15:48 +0000

NAFDAC Warns Nigerians Over Banned Energy Drinks Seized In Ghana The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has alerted Nigerians to two banned alcoholic energy drinks confiscated by Ghanaian authorities, warning importers, distributors and consumers against bringing the products into the country. NAFDAC issued the alert in Public Alert No. 032/2026, […]

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FG Begins PHC Rehab Rollout To Boost Community Care

Kazeem Tunde — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:27:13 +0000

FG Begins PHC Rehab Rollout To Boost Community Care The Federal Government has commenced the nationwide rollout of integrated rehabilitation services across Primary Health Care centres, a landmark reform aimed at bringing physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, audiology and other rehabilitation services closer to millions of Nigerians. The initiative, launched at the Doya Primary […]

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‘Bathing With Rainwater May Trigger Skin Infection’

Kazeem Tunde — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:14:11 +0000

‘Bathing With Rainwater May Trigger Skin Infection’ Bathing with untreated rainwater may trigger skin infections, including ringworm, athlete’s foot, boils, and jock itch, senior medical experts have said. They noted that using untreated rainwater repeatedly for bathing, particularly on broken or sensitive skin, may expose individuals to fungal and bacterial skin infections and trigger […]

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EKSG Provides Free Medical Care For Freed Kidnap Victims

Kazeem Tunde — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:30:43 +0000

EKSG Provides Free Medical Care For Freed Kidnap Victims Following the release of the Eda Oniyo kidnap victims, the Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has directed the management of the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH), Ado-Ekiti, to provide comprehensive medical screening and treatment for the victims. The Governor also instructed the State Ministry […]

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WHO Declares Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak Over

Kazeem Tunde — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:27:08 +0000

WHO Declares Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak Over The World Health Organisation on Thursday declared an end to the deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship which sparked international alarm, after the last person left quarantine. There were 12 confirmed and one probable case stemming from the MV Hondius, including three deaths. But while the […]

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LASG Dismisses Misleading HIV Report

Kazeem Tunde — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:48:05 +0000

LASG Dismisses Misleading HIV Report …Agency clarifies widely reported figures as 2018 diagnosed cases, not new infections The Lagos State Government has assured the public that it remains firmly committed to protecting the health and wellbeing of every resident, particularly in ensuring that every resident has access to quality HIV prevention, testing, treatment, and […]

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