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MSF treats 283,777 children for malnutrition in northern Nigeria
By Abdullahi Maku Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, says it treated 283,777 children for malnutrition across seven northern…
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Guardian Girls International inaugurates Nigeria initiative
By Safia Abdulrahman Guardian Girls International (GGI) has officially inaugurated its Nigerian arm, partnering with sports federations and universities to promote women’s and girls’…
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Expert urges Nigerians to check blood pressure, sugar levels regularly
By Diana Omueza A UK-based senior mental health nurse, Iruoma Onuko, has urged Nigerians to check their blood pressure and blood sugar levels regularly,…
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Foundation seeks adoption of girls act model to curb HIV infection
By Stephen Adeleye The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria, has urged the Federal and State Governments to adopt and fund its Girls Act model…
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Better facilities key to reducing maternal, infant mortality -UATH CMD
By Uche Bibilari Prof. Thairu Yunusa, the Chief Medical Director (CMD), University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH), says improved facilities and provision of equipment…
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FG approves N40.7bn for healthcare, extends insurance to prisoners
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government says it has approved the disbursement of N40.7 billion for healthcare delivery through the Basic Health Care Provision…
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FG offers free emergency care to 5,000 women, newborns in Bauchi
By Amina Ahmed No fewer than 5,000 women and newborns have benefited from the Federal Government’s free emergency healthcare services in the last…
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NAFDAC records 213 raids, 474 new cases in 8 months
By Kemi Akintokun The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) conducted 213 raids and recorded 474 new cases between Jan.…
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Foundation targets stronger public institutions through leadership, accountability
By Safia Abdulrahman The Executive Vice-Chair Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation, Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede, says the foundation is working towards strengthening Nigeria’s public institutions through leadership development, public-sector…
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High cost of dental care limits access to treatment in Nigeria — Dentist
Dr Ridwan Kekere-Ekun, Deputy Medical Director, General Hospital, Apapa, says high costs of dental materials, equipment and hospital operations limit Nigerians’ access to timely dental care.