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Yobe govt spends N360m annually on free dialysis scheme – CDM YSUTH
By Nabilu Balarabe Damaturu, Sept. 3, 2026 (NAN) The Yobe State University Teaching Hospital (YSUTH), Damaturu, says it spends N360 million annually in the implementation…
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Congress: Nigeria’s SARMAAN highlights power of child survival Interventions
By Lilian Okoro As public health leaders, policymakers, researchers, and advocates prepare to gather in Cape Town for the 18th World Congress on Public…
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Psychiatrist urges healthier workplace culture for Nigerian health workers
Health expert, Dr Maymunah Kadiri, has urged healthcare workers to prioritise their mental health and well-being.
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Ebola outbreak in DR Congo still serious – Africa CDC
By Franca Ofili The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has said that Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of…
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Pitche assumes office as WAHO D-G
By Franca Ofili Prof. Palokinam Pitche has assumed office as Director-General of the West African Health Organisation (WAHO), the Economic Community of West African…
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Experts, WHO urge stronger regulation, integration of traditional medicine
By Rose Okudaye The World Health Organisation (WHO) and stakeholders in Nigerian natural medicine have called for stronger regulation, better documentation, and the…
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Rotary Club sensitises TBAs, FBAs to reduce maternal casualties
By Kazeem Akande The Rotary Club of Lagos Royale on Wednesday sensitised Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) and Faith-Based Birth Attendants (FBAs) at the grassroots…
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Expert urges African govts to prioritise dementia care
By Folasade Akpan Dr Oma Iyoko, Chairperson, Dementia Africa, has urged African governments to make dementia a public health priority, saying the condition remains…
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BRICON Foundation donates mastectomy bras, prostheses to cancer survivors
By Kemi Akintokun The BRICON Foundation, an NGO, on Tuesday donated free mastectomy bras and breast prostheses to breast cancer survivors as part…
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Group urges reinstatement of Lagos abortion, pregnancy policy
By Oluwatope Lawanson A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC), has urged the Lagos State Government to reinstate the…