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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…
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Nigeria records no new Ebola case 21 days after imported infection-NCDC
By Franca Ofili The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says Nigeria has recorded no additional Ebola case, 21 days after confirming…
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Trafficking: Partners seek digital solutions, stronger cross-border action
By Aderogba George International development partners have called for stronger institutions, digital solutions and cross-border cooperation to combat human trafficking and improve support for…
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NAPTIP rescues 28,762 victims, secures 857 convictions
By Aderogba George The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says it has rescued and supported 28,762 victims of human…
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Nigeria cannot build healthy country on foreign aid – Pate
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government has urged Nigerians and state governments to strengthen domestic health financing, saying sustainable healthcare delivery cannot depend on…
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FMC Abuja treats 11 snake-bite cases amid El Niño concerns
By Folasade Akpan Prof. Saad Ahmed, Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abuja, says the hospital treated 11 snake-bite cases in 2026,…
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Noma Centre performs 457 free reconstructive surgeries on children – Coordinator
By Angela Atabo The Noma Centre at the National Hospital, Abuja, says it has carried out 457 complex reconstructive surgeries on children…