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Foundation mobilises 100 pints of blood in Bauchi for emergency care
By Amina Ahmed A Bauchi based NGO, Child is Gold Foundation (CIGF) says it has mobilised about 100 pints of blood for emergency medical…
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World Blood Donor Day: LUTH honours donors, philanthropist
The Department of Haematology and Blood Transfusion, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba, on Monday recognised voluntary blood donors and philanthropists, in commemoration of 2026 World Blood Donor Day.
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NBSA inaugurates digital blood management platform
By Folasade Akpan The National Blood Service Agency (NBSA) has inaugurated the National Blood Management System (NBMS), a digital platform aimed at strengthening the…
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NBSA advocates voluntary blood donation as WHO unveils 2026 global slogan
By Justina Auta The National Blood Service Agency (NBSA) has intensified efforts to promote voluntary blood donation across Nigeria, following the unveiling of the…
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Civil servants commend free hypertension, blood sugar screening exercise in Abuja
By Justina Auta Civil servants in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have lauded a free hypertension and blood sugar screening exercise aimed…
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Red Cross urges voluntary blood donation to boost supply
By Hafsah Tilde/Mercy Sawok The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) has called for greater public participation in voluntary blood donation, emphasising that saving lives…
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Excessive salts intake main driver of high blood pressure – Expert
By Priscilla Osaje Prof. Dike Ojji, Lead Researcher, Cardiovascular Research Unit, University of Abuja, has described high intake of salts as main driver of…
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Desperate Measures, Dark Truth Behind Nigeria’s Blood Trade
By Oluwafunke Ishola, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Shakiru’s (not real name) life had taken a devastating turn after he lost his job.…
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BEACON tasks Nigerians on blood donation to bridge supply gap
By Sani Idris An NGO, Beacon of Transformative and Inclusive Development Centre (BEACON), has urged Nigerians to donate blood to help bridge the significant…