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Kano: Makoda LG procures N2.5m drugs to treat fever, cough in children
By Suyudi Isah Jibril Makoda Local Government Council in Kano State has procured drugs worth N2.5 million for distribution to children affected by fever…
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NGO investigates rise in aggressive breast cancer among women in Northeast
By Talatu Maiwada The Cancer Consciousness Initiative, an NGO, has embarked on research to investigate genetic mutations associated with aggressive breast tumours among women…
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Edo reviews VAPP Law to strengthen SGBV response
By Osayi Aghahowa The Edo Government is reviewing the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) (VAPP) Law, 2021, to address implementation gaps and strengthen legal protection…
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Women centre gets first wheelchair ramp after 34 years
By Philomina Attah The Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development says it will mark its 34th anniversary on Oct. 17 with a focus…
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NISA Premier Hospital seeks tax waiver for private hospitals
By Aderogba George NISA Premier Hospitals, Abuja, on Friday appealed to the Federal Government to waive taxes on private hospitals, describing the levies as…
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Enugu Corps member’s death not caused by substandard medicines – NAFDAC
By Aderogba George The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has debunked the news making rounds that a Corp member…
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World Anaesthesia Day: Practitioners seek investment in workforce, equipment
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal Anaesthetists at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) have called for sustained investment in workforce training and modern equipment to…
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Foundation seeks stronger collaboration for succesful reforms
By Safia Abdulrahman The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation has called for stronger stakeholder engagement and institutional collaboration to ensure successful implementation of public sector reforms in…
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Experts urge govts to scale up micronutrient supplements for pregnant women
By Abdullahi Maku Health experts and advocates have urged governments to scale up supplies of Multiple Micronutrient Supplements (MMS) for pregnant women to reduce…
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Diphtheria: 93% of cases had no full vaccination –NPHCDA
By Justina Auta The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) says 93 per cent of children affected by recent diphtheria outbreaks had not…