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FG seeks ECOWAS cooperation to strengthen health workforce
By Franca Ofili The Federal Government has called for stronger regional cooperation among ECOWAS member states to improve the training, accreditation and retention of…
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NCDC confirms negative Ebola tests in 2 suspected Adamawa cases
By Franca Ofili The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says two suspected Ebola Virus Disease cases identified in Yola, Adamawa state,…
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FG, Adamawa target 130,000 children for polio immunisation
By Talatu Maiwada The Federal Government and the Adamawa State Primary Health Care Development Agency are targeting 130,000 children for polio vaccination in two…
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Organisations seek media support to close blood donation gap, dispel myths
By Justina Auta The National Blood Service Agency (NBSA) and the International Society of Media in Public Health (ISMPH) have inaugurated a media cell…
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Edo organises free medical outreach, urges early disease detection
By Osayi Aghahowa The Edo Government has organised a one-day free medical outreach, offering screening for high blood pressure, HIV/AIDS, syphilis, hepatitis B, tuberculosis…
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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.
Oil & Gas
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.