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NSIA Saves Nigeria $200m In Medical Tourism

Kazeem Tunde — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:17:26 +0000

NSIA Saves Nigeria $200m In Medical Tourism The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) said yesterday that its investments in healthcare have saved Nigeria about $200 million in foreign exchange outflows associated with medical tourism. NSIA Managing Director, Aminu Umar-Sadiq, said the intervention was driven by the need to address medical tourism through the establishment […]

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Lassa Fever Cases Rise To 1,035, Deaths Hit 252 – NCDC

Kazeem Tunde — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:39:36 +0000

Lassa Fever Cases Rise To 1,035, Deaths Hit 252 – NCDC The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 14 new confirmed lassa fever cases in week 33, bringing cumulative infections to 1,035. The latest cases were recorded between Aug. 10 and Aug. 16, in Ondo, Bauchi, Edo and Benue states, […]

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Diphtheria: Katsina Teaching Hospital Runs Out Of Bed Space

Kazeem Tunde — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:58:34 +0000

Diphtheria: Katsina Teaching Hospital Runs Out Of Bed Space The ongoing diphtheria outbreak in Katsina State has placed the Federal Teaching Hospital Katsina under severe pressure, with a surge in suspected and confirmed cases overwhelming its Children’s Ward. The hospital management, in a statement issued on Saturday, said the facility was receiving a large […]

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How Friend Deceived Me To Sell My Kidney- Victim

Kazeem Tunde — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:13:34 +0000

How Friend Deceived Me To Sell My Kidney- Victim A young Nigerian, Samuel Ezekiel, has recounted how his friend allegedly changed his identity to “Hassan Abubakar” before he underwent kidney removal at Wellington Hospital, Life Camp, Abuja. Ezekiel also alleged that after he was paid in dollars for the procedure, he handed the money […]

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LASUTH Doctors Give Lagos Govt 7-day Ultimatum Over Unpaid Allowances, Salary Arrears

Kazeem Tunde — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:40:31 +0000

LASUTH Doctors Give Lagos Govt 7-day Ultimatum Over Unpaid Allowances, Salary Arrears Resident doctors at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, LASUTH, have given the Lagos State Government a seven-day ultimatum to implement the Specialist Allowance for Grade Level 14 doctors and pay outstanding salary and promotion arrears owed affected members. The doctors, under […]

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Over 50 Children Killed In Kano Diphtheria Outbreak – Lawmakers

Kazeem Tunde — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:21:57 +0000

Over 50 Children Killed In Kano Diphtheria Outbreak – Lawmakers The Kano State House of Assembly on Monday called on Governor Abba Yusuf to urgently intervene in a diphtheria outbreak that has reportedly killed over 50 children in Rano Local Government Area. The call followed a motion of urgent public importance moved by the […]

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RSUTH CMD Flags Off Basic And Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Training

Kazeem Tunde — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:15:57 +0000

RSUTH CMD Flags Off Basic And Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Training The Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH) has commenced a specialized training programme in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen emergency response capabilities and enhance the clinical competence of healthcare professionals. The […]

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Imo Hospital Performs First Robotic Surgery

Kazeem Tunde — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:29:57 +0000

Imo Hospital Performs First Robotic Surgery The Imo Specialist Hospital, Umuguma, on Friday performed its first robotic-assisted surgery, marking a major milestone in the state’s efforts to expand access to advanced medical care. The surgery, performed at the Imo Robotics and Oncology Centre within the hospital, was led by Prof. Kingsley Ekwueme, a Consultant […]

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FG Moves To Decriminalise Attempted Suicide

Kazeem Tunde — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:46:40 +0000

FG Moves To Decriminalise Attempted Suicide *Targets 15% reduction by 2030 The Federal Government on Wednesday, moved to decriminalise attempted suicide in Nigeria, targeting a 15 per cent reduction in suicide cases by 2030 as part of efforts to shift the country’s response to mental health challenges from punishment to care and support. This […]

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Doctors Urge FG To Subsidise Insulin As Prices Surge To ₦25,000

Kazeem Tunde — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:05:19 +0000

Doctors Urge FG To Subsidise Insulin As Prices Surge To ₦25,000 Endocrinologists have called on the Federal Government to subsidise insulin and introduce a dedicated policy to improve access to the life-saving medication for Nigerians living with Type 1 diabetes. The doctors said the rising cost of insulin was placing a significant financial burden […]

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