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Diphtheria outbreak: Zamfara records 44 deaths, suspends school resumption

The Zamfara Ministry of Health says it has recorded 44 deaths following an outbreak of diphtheria in parts of the…

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Africa CDC advances framework to turn community voices into public-health action

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has advanced a continental framework to turn community voices, behavioural…

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First Lady inaugurates incentives to reduce maternal, newborn deaths

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu on Monday unveiled a national healthcare incentive programme aimed at accelerating access to essential maternal and…

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WHO, Gates Foundation, Senate seek stronger investment to reduce maternal, newborn deaths ‎

Stakeholders have called for stronger investment, quality healthcare and sustainable domestic financing to reduce preventable maternal and newborn deaths in…

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Lassa Fever: Oyo records 131 suspected cases, six confirmed, one death — Health Commissioner

By Ibukun Emiola Oyo State has recorded 131 suspected Lassa fever cases from January to Sept. 10, 2026 with six…

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Child Mortality: Sokoto ​‌⁠⁠‌⁠‍⁠‍‌⁠⁠‌​⁠‍⁠​‌​Govt, Sightsavers treat 1.1m children with Azithromycin

The Sokoto State Government, in collaboration with Sightsavers, has administered the antibiotic azithromycin to 1.1 million children as part of…

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Expert urges Nigerians to reduce salt, sugar intake

A public health nutritionist has urged Nigerians to reduce salt, sugar and fatty foods, saying healthier dietary choices could help…

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Expert urges Nigerians not to ignore chronic insomnia

A mental health expert, Mr Samuel Junaidu, has advised Nigerians not to dismiss persistent sleep difficulties, saying chronic insomnia could…

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Kaduna plans mass immunisation response against diphtheria

The Kaduna State Ministry of Health says it will embark on a massive response immunisation campaign to strengthen preparedness and…

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Expert says seeking second medical opinion not an offence

A medical expert, Dr Uchechukwu Nwokwu, says seeking a second medical opinion is not an offence, emphasising that it is…

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