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Abia To Recruit More Health Workers

Kazeem Tunde — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:15:12 +0000

Abia To Recruit More Health Workers The Abia State Government has announced plans to recruit more health personnel into the state Ministry of Health. The state Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, disclosed this on Monday while briefing journalists on the outcome of this week’s State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Alex Otti. […]

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ADU Launches Awba-Ofemili Health Awareness Campaign

Kazeem Tunde — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:19:16 +0000

ADU Launches Awba-Ofemili Health Awareness Campaign The Awba-Ofemili Development Union (ADU) Health Committee has officially announced the launch of the Awba-Ofemili Health Awareness Campaign 2026, a community-wide initiative designed to promote preventive healthcare, disease awareness, early detection, health education, and healthy living across Awba-Ofemili. The campaign, themed “Beyond Elu-Ulee (Buruli Ulcer): Building a Healthier Awba-Ofemili,” […]

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NMEP, Sproxil Explore AI, Private Data To Accelerate Malaria Elimination

Kazeem Tunde — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:02:07 +0000

NMEP, Sproxil Explore AI, Private Data To Accelerate Malaria Elimination As Nigeria intensifies efforts to eliminate malaria, the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) and Sproxil Nigeria Limited have explored the use of artificial intelligence (AI), digital technology and private sector data to strengthen the country’s malaria response. The two organisations, alongside health experts and development […]

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Snakebite Deaths: FG Gives Benue 100 Vials Of Anti-snake Venom

Kazeem Tunde — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:35:53 +0000

Snakebite Deaths: FG Gives Benue 100 Vials Of Anti-snake Venom The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has donated 100 vials of Panaf Premium Anti-Snake Venom, ASV, valued at over N25 million, to the Benue State Government to support the treatment of snakebite victims and check recent deaths recorded across the state. The […]

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Sanwo-Olu Unveils Roadmap For Sustainable Healthcare At Eko Health Convention

Kazeem Tunde — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:43:43 +0000

Sanwo-Olu Unveils Roadmap For Sustainable Healthcare At Eko Health Convention The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday disclosed that his administration is shifting its focus from delivering healthcare projects to building enduring systems that will guarantee quality, accessible and affordable healthcare for generations. He said his administration’s goal is to build institutions […]

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Nigeria Tobacco Control Community Rejects Dangerous Amendment Bill, Demands Immediate Recall

Kazeem Tunde — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:39:34 +0000

Nigeria Tobacco Control Community Rejects Dangerous Amendment Bill, Demands Immediate Recall The Nigerian tobacco-control community has rejected a bill seeking to amend the National Tobacco Control Act (NTCA) 2015, describing it as a catastrophic reversal of public-health gains and a wicked attack on young people and future generations. In a joint statement issued on Thursday, […]

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FG Mobilises Northern Monarchs To Reach 2.1m Unvaccinated Children

Kazeem Tunde — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:05:59 +0000

FG Mobilises Northern Monarchs To Reach 2.1m Unvaccinated Children The Federal Government has intensified efforts to address Nigeria’s zero-dose child crisis by engaging traditional rulers across Northern Nigeria to help reach millions of children who have not received life-saving vaccines and other essential primary healthcare services. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, […]

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Only 3 In 10 Nigerian Babies Receive Exclusive Breastmilk- UNICEF

Kazeem Tunde — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:53:31 +0000

Only 3 In 10 Nigerian Babies Receive Exclusive Breastmilk- UNICEF The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Monday called for stronger support from employers, healthcare workers and families to improve breastfeeding practices in Nigeria, warning that too many babies are being denied the life-saving benefits of early and exclusive breastfeeding. However, in her message […]

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Breastfeeding Doesn’t Cause Sagging, Experts Tell Mothers

Kazeem Tunde — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:54:05 +0000

Breastfeeding Doesn’t Cause Sagging, Experts Tell Mothers Health experts have warned women against denying their babies breast milk because of the misconception that breastfeeding causes breasts to sag, stressing that breast sagging occurs naturally with age. The warning was given on Monday during the flag-off of the 2026 World Breastfeeding Week in Bauchi. Speaking […]

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PCN Shuts 383 Medicine Outlets In Ogun

Kazeem Tunde — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 05:25:41 +0000

PCN Shuts 383 Medicine Outlets In Ogun The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria has sealed 383 pharmaceutical premises across Ogun State for operating in violation of regulatory standards, warning that the activities of illegal drug outlets pose serious risks to public health and national security. The Head of the Council’s Enforcement Department, Suleiman Chiroma, disclosed […]

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