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Federal Government upscales healthcare workforce, to enrol 100,000 nurses by end of 2024

The Federal Government has commenced taking strategic steps to enhance human resources…

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United Nations raises alarm over rising malnutrition levels in northeast Nigeria

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has…

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Nigeria faces urgent tuberculosis epidemic amid funding shortfall

The prevalence of tuberculosis (TB) in Nigeria has reached alarming levels, prompting…

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US Surgeon General seeks smoking-style warning labels on social media to increase health awareness among users

One of America's most senior health authorities has urged the country to…

Hamsat Abdurasheed

Lagos state govt activates public health emergency operations centre amid cholera outbreak

Following the outbreak of cholera in Lagos, the state government has activated…

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Rivers state government warns of suspected cholera outbreak in Andoni, urges public vigilance

The Rivers State Government has raised concerns about a suspected cholera outbreak…

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NDLEA laments rising drug abuse among women in Nigeria

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has reported that one out…

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Wandieville’s partnership with small businesses boosts Vitamin A food product market in Nigeria

Wandieville, an agricultural and nutrition company, has partnered with 253 small businesses…

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Nigeria strengthens fight against HIV, TB, and malaria with $933 million global fund grant

Nigeria has secured a $933 million grant from the Global Fund to…

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FG to launch national policies on organ transplants amidst rising unethical practices

The Federal Government of Nigeria is set to introduce national policies and…

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