Health
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FG Activates Emergency Task Force To Curtail Diphteria Outbreak In Katsina, Kano
The Federal Government has activated an emergency task force to contain the outbreak of diphtheria among children in parts of…
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65,000 Suspected Cholera Cases Recorded In 35 States — NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says it has recorded more than 65,000 suspected cases of cholera…
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Ophthalmologists Target 500 Vulnerable Nigerians With Free Cataract Surgeries
The Ophthalmological Society of Nigeria (OSN) has organised free cataract surgeries for 500 vulnerable people in a build up to…
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NAFDAC Lists Conditions For Reopening Companies Manufacturing Satchet Alcohol
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says factories closed as a result of producing sachet…
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FCTA Equips Health Workers With Basic Life Support Skills
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has commenced a four-day Basic Life Support (BLS) training for health workers from seven…
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Health Ministry Partners ICPC To Tackle Sector Corruption
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare is partnering with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission…
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Nigeria’s Digital Birth Registration Records 14.5m Children Across 6,000 Wards
The National Population Commission (NPC) says digital birth registration services were now available in more than 6,000 of Nigeria’s 8,809…
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Lassa Fever Confirmed Cases Hit 1000 -NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) in its recently published the Lassa Fever Situation Report says it…
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Preventable Hepatitis Still Kills Millions Despite Progress, WHO Warns Africa
“No one should die from a disease that can be prevented, diagnosed and, in many cases, treated. Yet, despite a…
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FG Unveils Three Strategies To Boost Brain Health Across Nigeria
Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare is set to establish a Brain Health Desk under the National Mental Health…
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