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LUTH Receives Equipment Donation From NEST360 To Support Newborn Care LUTH Receives Equipment Donation From NEST360 To Support Newborn Care
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LUTH Receives Equipment Donation From NEST360 To Support Newborn Care

    By Lilian U. Okoro The Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba, Lagos, has received a donation of equipment...

FG Seeks Health Reform Support As NGO Identifies 60,000 Zero-dose Children FG Seeks Health Reform Support As NGO Identifies 60,000 Zero-dose Children
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FG Seeks Health Reform Support As NGO Identifies 60,000 Zero-dose Children

The Federal Government has called for sustained support for health sector reforms as Technical Advice Connect (TAConnect) announced it identified...

Anambra Enrols 10,384 PLHIV In Health Insurance Scheme Anambra Enrols 10,384 PLHIV In Health Insurance Scheme
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Anambra Enrols 10,384 PLHIV In Health Insurance Scheme

The Anambra Government says no fewer than 10,384 People Living with HIV (PLHIV) have been enrolled in the state’s health...

Rotary District 9127 Targets More Foundation Funding For Humanitarian Projects Rotary District 9127 Targets More Foundation Funding For Humanitarian Projects
Health3 hours ago

Rotary District 9127 Targets More Foundation Funding For Humanitarian Projects

Rotary International District 9127 has pledged to strategically leverage the Rotary Foundation to implement sustainable, measurable and high-impact humanitarian projects...

Lagos Pledges Stronger Protection, Welfare For Children In Orphanage Lagos Pledges Stronger Protection, Welfare For Children In Orphanage
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Lagos Pledges Stronger Protection, Welfare For Children In Orphanage

The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting children’s rights and improving the welfare of vulnerable children in...

Nigerians Back NYSC Skills Reforms, Raise Funding, Camp Concerns Nigerians Back NYSC Skills Reforms, Raise Funding, Camp Concerns
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Nigerians Back NYSC Skills Reforms, Raise Funding, Camp Concerns

Nigerians have expressed mixed reactions to the Federal Government’s comprehensive reforms of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), supporting the...

Experts Warn Nigerians Against Ebola Misinformation Ebola Experts Warn Nigerians Against Ebola Misinformation Ebola
Health11 hours ago

Experts Warn Nigerians Against Ebola Misinformation Ebola

Ebola By Fabian EkeruchePublic health experts have warned Nigerians against spreading misinformation about the Ebola Virus Disease, saying false claims...

Adenoiditis Affects Up To 5% Of Children Worldwide — Doctor Adenoiditis Affects Up To 5% Of Children Worldwide — Doctor
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Adenoiditis Affects Up To 5% Of Children Worldwide — Doctor

By Catherine Egwuom A paediatrician, Dr Leo Odudu, says adenoiditis affects approximately one to five per cent of children globally...

OAUTHC CMD Advocates Increased Investment In Paediatric Cardiac Services OAUTHC CMD Advocates Increased Investment In Paediatric Cardiac Services
Health14 hours ago

OAUTHC CMD Advocates Increased Investment In Paediatric Cardiac Services

By Dorcas Elusogbon Prof. John Okeniyi, Chief Medical Director (CMD), Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex (OAUTHC), Ile-Ife, has called...

Northwest University expels 34 students over examination malpractice Northwest University expels 34 students over examination malpractice
Education15 hours ago

Northwest University expels 34 students over examination malpractice

Northwest University Kano has expelled 34 students after finding them guilty of examination malpractice, while several others have received various...

Audiologist Warns Against Excessive Earphone Use Audiologist Warns Against Excessive Earphone Use
Health1 day ago

Audiologist Warns Against Excessive Earphone Use

An audiologist at Capital Healthcare, Mrs Akanchawa Emmanuel, has warned Nigerians against prolonged use of earphones at high volumes, saying...

CISLAC Backs NYSC Reforms, Calls For Transparency, Strong Implementation CISLAC Backs NYSC Reforms, Calls For Transparency, Strong Implementation
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CISLAC Backs NYSC Reforms, Calls For Transparency, Strong Implementation

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has described the Federal Government’s approval of comprehensive reforms to the National Youth...

FG plans to scrap JSS–SSS separation policy FG plans to scrap JSS–SSS separation policy
Education1 day ago

FG plans to scrap JSS–SSS separation policy

The Federal Government has announced plans to end the policy separating Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) from Senior Secondary Schools (SSS),...

FEC Approves Snakebite Centre, N93.9bn Health Interventions FEC Approves Snakebite Centre, N93.9bn Health Interventions
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FEC Approves Snakebite Centre, N93.9bn Health Interventions

By Muhyideen Jimoh The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Monday approved four major health initiatives worth about N93.9 billion to...

Official Links 60% Of Malaria Cases To Environmental Factors Official Links 60% Of Malaria Cases To Environmental Factors
Health1 day ago

Official Links 60% Of Malaria Cases To Environmental Factors

MalariaBy Toba AjayiDr Oluwatosin Fakayode, the Director of Public Health at the Kwara Ministry of Health, has said that about...

NIHR Transformed Nigeria’s Surgical Research In 10 Years – Hub Director NIHR Transformed Nigeria’s Surgical Research In 10 Years – Hub Director
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NIHR Transformed Nigeria’s Surgical Research In 10 Years – Hub Director

  By Abiodun Abegunde   Prof. Adesoji Ademuyiwa, Nigeria Hub Director, National Institute for Health Research Global Surgery Unit (NIHR...

NPC Charges New Commissioners To Advance Census, Birth Registration NPC Charges New Commissioners To Advance Census, Birth Registration
Health2 days ago

NPC Charges New Commissioners To Advance Census, Birth Registration

The National Population Commission (NPC) has urged its newly inaugurated federal commissioners to strengthen preparations for Nigeria’s next population census...

30,000 Patients Benefit From Mangal’s Medical Outreach In Katsina 30,000 Patients Benefit From Mangal’s Medical Outreach In Katsina
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30,000 Patients Benefit From Mangal’s Medical Outreach In Katsina

By Abbas Bamalli The Dahiru Bara’u Mangal Foundation says no fewer than 30,000 vulnerable patients have benefited from its free...

Nigeria, Others Renew Push To End GBV Through Male Champions Nigeria, Others Renew Push To End GBV Through Male Champions
Health2 days ago

Nigeria, Others Renew Push To End GBV Through Male Champions

By Justina Auta Nigeria and other West African countries have renewed their commitment to ending Gender-Based Violence (GBV) by empowering...

Rehabilitation Board Seeks More Funding, Workforce Rehabilitation Board Seeks More Funding, Workforce
Health3 days ago

Rehabilitation Board Seeks More Funding, Workforce

By Jessica Dogo The Registrar of the Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Board of Nigeria (MRTBN), Dr Yusuf Rufai, has urged government...

Edo Seeks Federal Hospital Partnership On Mental Health Rehabilitation Edo Seeks Federal Hospital Partnership On Mental Health Rehabilitation
Health3 days ago

Edo Seeks Federal Hospital Partnership On Mental Health Rehabilitation

The Edo Government has initiated engagement with the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Uselu, Benin, to strengthen treatment and rehabilitation for mentally...

Medserve-LUTH Cancer Centre Retains Most Outstanding Oncology Award Four-peat Medserve-LUTH Cancer Centre Retains Most Outstanding Oncology Award Four-peat
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Medserve-LUTH Cancer Centre Retains Most Outstanding Oncology Award Four-peat

By Lilian U. Okoro The Medserve-LUTH Cancer Centre (MLCC) has been named the “Most Outstanding Oncology Centre in Nigeria” for...

Stakeholders Advocate Stronger Justice System To Combat GBV, Early Marriage Stakeholders Advocate Stronger Justice System To Combat GBV, Early Marriage
Health4 days ago

Stakeholders Advocate Stronger Justice System To Combat GBV, Early Marriage

‎By Jumoke Olaitan The Association of Wives of FCT Traditional Rulers (WOFCTTRA) has called for stronger community-based justice mechanisms to...

Stakeholders Seek Community-led Response To Dementia Challenges Stakeholders Seek Community-led Response To Dementia Challenges
Health4 days ago

Stakeholders Seek Community-led Response To Dementia Challenges

Some stakeholders have called for a community-led approach to addressing dementia in Nigeria, stressing the need for greater awareness, early...

VGADA Seeks Tech-driven Interventions To Counter Evolving Drug Threats VGADA Seeks Tech-driven Interventions To Counter Evolving Drug Threats
Health4 days ago

VGADA Seeks Tech-driven Interventions To Counter Evolving Drug Threats

The Vanguard Against Drug Abuse (VGADA) Detox Centre has called for tech-driven and culturally grounded interventions to counter evolving drug...

World Scoliosis Day: Experts Seek Early Detection, End To Stigma World Scoliosis Day: Experts Seek Early Detection, End To Stigma
Health4 days ago

World Scoliosis Day: Experts Seek Early Detection, End To Stigma

Dr Ayomide Akintan-Adejuwon, the Founder of Scoliosis Focus Foundation, has urged parents and caregivers to prioritise early detection of scoliosis...

Edo Reaffirms Commitment To Fight Drug Abuse, Trafficking Edo Reaffirms Commitment To Fight Drug Abuse, Trafficking
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Edo Reaffirms Commitment To Fight Drug Abuse, Trafficking

The Edo Government has reiterated its commitment to combating drug abuse and illicit trafficking through strengthened prevention, enforcement, treatment and...

BHCPF Disburses N339bn In 12 Years, N235bn Under Tinubu – Pate BHCPF Disburses N339bn In 12 Years, N235bn Under Tinubu – Pate
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BHCPF Disburses N339bn In 12 Years, N235bn Under Tinubu – Pate

By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government says the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) has disbursed N339 billion to states...

ABUAD Multi-system Hospital Records 50 Successful Kidney Transplants ABUAD Multi-system Hospital Records 50 Successful Kidney Transplants
Health4 days ago

ABUAD Multi-system Hospital Records 50 Successful Kidney Transplants

The Afe Babalola University Multi-System Hospital (AMSH), Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti, says it has carried out no fewer than 50 successful kidney...

Expert Warns Pregnant Women Against Ignoring Eclampsia Symptoms Expert Warns Pregnant Women Against Ignoring Eclampsia Symptoms
Health4 days ago

Expert Warns Pregnant Women Against Ignoring Eclampsia Symptoms

By Safia Abdulrahman Dr Marvelous Idemudia of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Clinic, Abuja, has warned pregnant women...

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