Health
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Nigerian scholar, Nwajiaku, team, build AI robot for jaw, bone surgery in US
By Raji Rasak Lagos, Aug.1, 2026 A U.S.-based Nigerian scholar and control engineer, Mr. Kenechukwu Nwajiaku, alongside his research team,…
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Ethiopia opens 2 robotic surgery training centres with China’s support
Addis Ababa, July 30, 2026 Two specialised surgery centres have commenced operations in Ethiopia. The centres will allow surgeons receive…
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Cyclosporiasis outbreak jolts fast food outlets
With the ongoing multi-state Cyclosporiasis (stomach bug) outbreak still going strong across the United States, experts are starting to notice…
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Return home to boost Nigeria’s health sector, Tinubu urges diaspora doctors
By Muhyideen Jimoh Abuja, July 24, 2026 President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerian medical professionals in the diaspora to encourage…
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome holds Healing Streams Live Healing Services
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, a Nigerian televangelist and founder of LoveWorld Incorporated, will be holding his Healing Streams Live Healing Services,…
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Egyptian pharmaceutical firm eyes Abia for West African manufacturing hub
By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Isiala Ngwa (Abia), July 23,2026 An Egyptian firm, Utopia Pharmaceuticals, says it plans to establish a drug…
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Peter Obi marks 65th birthday with reflection, donates N10m to Anambra Hospital
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi has marked his 65th birthday by calling for greater service to…
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Atiku asks Tinubu to suspend Umahi over Mary Habila’s death
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on President Bola Tinubu to ask the Minister of Works, David Umahi, to…
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More vet clinics needed in Abia, FMLD tells state govt.; Warns against diseased meat consumption
By Ijendu Iheaka Umuahia, July 7, 2026 The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development (FMLD) has urged the Abia State Government…
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Afreximbank President visits African Medical Centre of Excellence as the landmark health investment marks first year of transformative impact
Abuja, Nigeria, 6 July 2026 As part of his working tour of Nigeria and the wider region, Dr George Elombi,…
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Court grants Ozekhome permission for 6-week medical trip to UK
By Edith Nwapi Abuja, July 2, 2026 An Abuja High Court on Thursday granted Mike Ozekhome permission to travel to…
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Uzodimma reaffirms support for Cancer advocacy in Nigeria as Imo hosts FLAC
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting the First Ladies Against Cancer (FLAC) Nigeria,…
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Peter Obi: Sustained investments in health, education can produce enduring results; Donates N15 million to Nursing School, Emekuku
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Obi, has said that “any nation that truly desires development…
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DRC Ebola outbreak hits 1,094 confirmed cases, 277 deaths in 5 weeks
By Franca Ofili Abuja, June 24, 2026 The World Health Organization (WHO) says 1,094 confirmed Ebola cases with 277 deaths…
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FG appoints Prof. Ugwu, member Presidential Task Force on Ebola Prevention; Approves N21.2m outbreak response fund for each state
By Stanley Nwanosike, Enugu/Folasade Akpan, Abuja June 20, 2026 The Federal Government has appointed the Enugu State Commissioner for Health,…
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UN appeals for $15m to support Uganda’s Ebola response
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, June 11, 2026 UN team and humanitarian partners are appealing for 15.8 million dollars to…
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Tinubu approves N10bn fund, sets up Task Force to boost Ebola preparedness
President Bola Tinubu has approved the creation of a Presidential Task Force on Ebola preparedness and other emerging public health…
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UN scales up Ebola response, refugees ‘exiled’ in Africa
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, June 5, 2026 The United Nations (UN) and its partners are sustaining efforts to contain…
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WHO reports 344 Ebola cases, 60 deaths in DRC
By Franca Ofili Abuja, June 3, 2026 Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), says Ebola cases…
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FG, Imo seal pact on Federal Medical Centre, Okigwe
It is now official that Imo State has a new Federal Medical Centre in Okigwe following the conversion of the…
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Doctors in Abia suspend strike following abducted surgeon’s release
By Leonard Okachie Umuahia, June 2, 2026 The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Abia branch, has suspended its indefinite strike scheduled…
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Abia doctors threaten indefinite strike over surgeon’s abduction
By Leonard Okachie Umuahia, June 1, 2026 The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Abia Branch, has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to…
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FUTO shuts down for fumigation amid protest over student’s death
By Ugonne Uzoma Owerri, June 1, 2026 The Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) has directed its students to proceed…
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Cholera outbreak hits Borno, over 3,000 cases recorded in one month
By Hamza Suleiman Maiduguri, May 30, 2026 The Borno Government has raised alarm over a cholera outbreak that has infected…
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UN intensifying efforts to counter fast-spreading Ebola in eastern DR Congo – Official
By Tiamiyu Prudence Arobani New York, May 23, 2026 The UN says it is rushing emergency personnel, funding and supplies…
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