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Babies Matter discharges 24-week twins born weighing 550g, 740g
By Kemi Akintokun Babies Matter Medical Centre (BMMC), Lagos, has successfully discharged twin babies born at 24 weeks of gestation, weighing 550 grammes and…
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Private sector commits $65m to reduce maternal deaths in Nigeria – Pate
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government says private sector partners have committed 65 million dollars in cash and in-kind contributions to support efforts to…
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MRTB develops national standards for postgraduate physiotherapy specialisation
By Franca Ofili The Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Board of Nigeria (MRTB) says it is developing national standards for postgraduate clinical specialisation to regulate advanced…
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Nigeria spends $280m on immunisation, plans $539m for HIV, TB, malaria
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government says it is spending about 280 million dollars on immunisation and plans another 539 million dollars for tuberculosis,…
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Nigeria begins local production of family planning commodities
By Folasade Akpan Nigeria has started local production of family planning commodities to improve access to reproductive health services and reduce dependence on imports.…
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Tinubu orders implementation of youth confab resolutions, demands timelines, measurable results
By Franca Ofili President Bola Tinubu has directed the Federal Ministry of Youth Development to translate outcomes of the 2026 National Youth Conference into…
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Sanitation Inspection: Views across Ibadan, Abeokuta, Ilorin on return of ‘Wole-wole’
By Reporters Back then, the shout alone was enough: “Wole-wole ti de!” and everybody ran to sweep, cover pots and clear the gutter. The…
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Health sector reforms yield gains, though challenges remain – SWAp coordinator
By Folasade Akpan Nigeria’s health sector reforms have recorded improvements in maternal and child healthcare, financing and primary healthcare delivery, but shortages of skilled…
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Treat suicidal behaviour as public health concern, Psychiatrist urges FG
By Lilian Okoro A Forensic Psychiatrist, Dr Udoka Onyechere, has urged the Federal Government to adopt a public health approach to suicidal behaviour by…
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Ebola: Adamawa establishes 18 border screening points, 2 suspected cases negative
By Muhammad Auwal Adamawa Government has established 18 screening points across nine Local Government Areas bordering Cameroon to prevent possible spread of…