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Expert urges vaccination against diphtheria
By Safia Abdulrahman A medical doctor at the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH), Dr Nankwat Jeplah, has expressed concern over the continued burden of…
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CS-SUNN urges govts to prioritise domestic funding in fight against anaemia
By Mercy Sawok The Civil Society Scaling-Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN) has called on the federal and state governments to prioritise domestic financing, accountability…
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Nigeria, Spain strengthen partnership against human trafficking
By Aderogba George Nigeria and Spain have reaffirmed their collaboration in combating trafficking in persons and migrant smuggling with the commencement of a four-day…
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Audiologist warns against excessive earphone use
By Osayi Aghahowa An audiologist at Capital Healthcare, Mrs Akanchawa Emmanuel, has warned Nigerians against prolonged use of earphones at high volumes, saying the…
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FG seeks action against sexual violence
By Hafsah Tilde The Federal Government has called for a whole-of-society approach to ending conflict-related sexual violence, urging stakeholders to strengthen prevention, protection and…
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Stigma, funding gaps undermine Nigeria’s fight against HIV, Physician says
By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko Stigma and weak domestic funding are doing more to undermine Nigeria’s HIV response than any lack of medical tools, a public…
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CMDs raise alarm over rising violence against healthcare workers
By Folasade Akpan The Committee of Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors of Federal Tertiary Hospitals in Nigeria has expressed concern over rising cases…
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Hantavirus: WHO warns against stranding passengers at sea
By Franca Ofili The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday said countries must not leave people stranded at sea when they possess the capacity…
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NGO vaccinates 2.9m children against polio in Katsina
By Franca Ofili Dr Bartholomew Ochonye, Chief Executive Officer of Heartland Alliance Limited by Guarantee (HALG), an NGO says the organisation has vaccinated more…
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Judge urges end to practices fuelling violence against women
By Folasade Akpan A Judge of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Justice Angela Otaluka, has called for abolishing cultural and societal practices…