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NAFDAC warns Niger bakers against use of banned substances, unapproved labels

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned bakers in Niger against using banned substances,…

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CEmONC: Epidemologist lauds FG programme, warns against elite hijack

Prof. Tanimola Akande, an expert on Epidemology and Community Health  has commended the Federal Government’s Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Newborn…

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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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