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Billions of malaria cases have been prevented this century- WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that around 2.2 billion cases of malaria have been prevented since the year 2000…

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Lagos health workers begin 3 days strike

The coalition of health sector unions in Lagos State on Wednesday began a three-day warning strike over non-implementation of adjustments…

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NCDC calms fears over XEC COVID-19 variant, urges continued vigilance

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has allayed public fears over the detection of the SARS-CoV-2 XEC…

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FG dismisses COVID-19 variant, XEC claims, reassures Nigerians

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has dismissed reports of the presence of the COVID-19 variant known as…

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Diphtheria kills 1,191 persons in 17 months in Nigeria—NCDC

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says no fewer than 1,191 persons have been killed by diphtheria from May,…

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Bauchi Specialist Hospital procured drugs worth N50m in 7 months – CMD

 Chief Medical Director (CMD), Bauchi State Specialist Hospital, Prof. Abdulkareem Garba, on Monday, said that drugs and medical consumables worth…

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Lassa Fever cases surge in Ondo, Edo — NCDC

 The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) recorded a rise in Lassa fever cases in week 39 of…

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Strike: Health workers issue 15-day ultimatum to FG

Health workers under the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) and Assembly of Healthcare Professionals have issued the Federal Government a…

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Cardiologist lists 10 factors associated with unhealthy heart function

 A Cardiologist, Dr Henry Onwualu, has identified 10 factors that contribute to unhealthy heart function, urging the public to prioritise…

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Kaduna health sector achieves significant milestones under Gov. Sani

The Commissioner for Health, Kaduna State, Umma Ahmad, says it has recorded remarkable strides in the health sector under Gov.…

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