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Nigeria identifies 2 suspected Ebola cases in North-East says NCDC
By Franca Ofili The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) on Saturday said that Nigeria has identified two suspected cases of Ebola…
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Research group decries health workers’ absenteeism in Enugu PHCs
By Ama Obido The Health Policy Research Group (HPRG) from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, (UNN) has called for increased government action to address…
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Foundation blames period stigma on menstrual health knowledge gaps among students
Lola Cater Foundation says its menstrual health outreaches across the country have exposed gaps in student’s knowledge of menstruation, highlighting the need for improved education to address misconceptions and period stigma.
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NNPC Ltd. strengthens cancer fight with free screenings, treatment support – Mbakwe
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) through its Foundation, says it has intensified interventions in cancer prevention and treatment through free screenings, awareness campaigns and support for specialised healthcare facilities.
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NNPC Foundation, Medicaid intensify cancer awareness campaign
The NNPC Foundation Ltd. has reiterated its commitment to promoting cancer awareness and early detection to reduce the impact of the disease on Nigerians.
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Nigeria’s API production can boost non-oil exports, African trade – FG
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government says Nigeria can become a regional supplier of pharmaceutical ingredients, deepen African pharmaceutical value chains and boost its…
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Gatefield urges policies to promote active fatherhood
By Abdullahi Maku A new Gatefield study has called for family-focused policies, supportive workplace practices and community childcare initiatives to encourage Nigerian fathers to…
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Harness untapped resources to enhance PHCs services, LASG urges administrators
By Kemi Akintokun Dr Kemi Ogunyemi, Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor, has urged healthcare administrators to explore innovative ways to harness untapped…
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Breast cancer survivors face challenges beyond treatment – News Agency of Nigeria
Breast cancer survivors face challenges beyond treatment – News Agency of Nigeria By Hafsah Tilde, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) When Gloria Orji-Nwajiogu…
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Court jails Aba businessman 5 years over fake Goya oil
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has secured the conviction of a businessman over fake Goya oil in Abia.