Health
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COVID-19 remains international health threat, WHO warns
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Jan. 31, 2023 World Health Organisation (WHO) has again, warned that COVID-19 is still a…
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Zulum visits Gwoza, upgrades General Hospital to Specialist, sites Nursing College
… Leads APC’s campaign rally Governor Babagana Umara Zulum was in Gwoza town of southern Borno on Sunday. He announced…
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Nigeria will ultimately become destination for medical tourism – Dabiri-Erewa says of AfreximBank funded Medical Centre
ABUJA, Jan. 18, 2023: The Nigeria healthcare system will ultimately become a medical hub with a major investment deal coming…
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2 village chiefs, 5 others arrested over Edo train attack; Govt refuses to help with Lassa fever outbreak – Commissioner
By Nefishetu Yakubu Benin, Jan. 18, 2023 The Edo Government has confirmed the arrest of two village chiefs in connection…
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Obudu-German hospital will make Cross River Nigeria’s medical tourism hub, says Ayade
By Sixtus Uket (Calabar) The governor of Cross River state, Prof. Ben Ayade, has expressed optimism that the state would…
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NDLEA seizes 3.2m tramadol pills, other drugs worth N5bn in Lagos
Drugs seized by the operatives By Ibironke Ariyo Abuja, Jan. 15, 2023 The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has…
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Dabiri-Erewa hails Akunyili’s daughter’s appointment as Chief Medical Officer of US Hospital
Abuja, Jan. 13, 2023: Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has described the appointment of Dr. Ijeoma…
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Abia doctors threaten to shut down health sector over unpaid salary arrears
By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Umuahia, Jan. 13, 2023 The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) Abia State chapter has threatened to shut down…
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My life or his publicity? When Zulum made a call By Isa Gusau
Our boss, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, my family and closest friends wouldn’t like what I am about to publicly reveal.…
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Omisore offsets N3.3m medical bills of over 27 stranded patients at Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Ile-Ife
By Dorcas Elusogbon Ile-Ife (Osun), Jan 1, 2023 The National Secretary of All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Iyiola Omisore, has…
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UN chief ‘deeply saddened’ over South Africa gas tanker explosion
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Jan. 2, 2023 The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, on Monday expressed his deep sadness over…
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Gov. Adeleke suspends heads of health agencies, Oginni and Olujide
••••Orders recovery of huge unpaid Tender Fees ••••Directs investigation of Due Process Office Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State…
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UN, partners unveil nationwide integrated measles vaccination campaign
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Dec. 31, 2022 UN agencies, the Ethiopian authorities and partners on Friday unveiled a nationwide…
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US-based care provider settles hospital bills of indigent patients in Lagos
The donor, Dr Oluwatoyin Iseyemi (first left) and other hospital management team interacting with a patient at the Female Surgery…
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UN chief urges countries to step up efforts to combat epidemics
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Dec. 28, 2022 UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged all countries to step up efforts…
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Omo-Agege visits survivors, families of boat accident victims
**Says their sacrifice will not be in vain Deputy Senate President and Delta APC governorship candidate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has…
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Abia University VC receives books donations from US-based alumnus, Dr. Boris; hails donor
Vice-Chancellor of the Abia State University, Professor Onyemachi M. Ogbulu has acknowledged receipt of some books and journals donated by…
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2023: UN agencies warn again of looming mass hunger in West, Central Africa; Nigeria included
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Dec. 8, 2022 The UN agencies say the number of hungry people in West and…
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245,300 malnourished children in Katsina require immediate treatment – UNICEF
By Zubairu Idris Katsina, Dec. 7, 2022 The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) has said that 245,300 children, aged under-five…
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24 hours after Zulum’s visit, Solar System installed at Maiduguri Hospital
Less than 24 hours after a surprise visit by Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, a solar system as an alternative source…
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10pm Friday night: Gov. Zulum finds patients in blackout, moves Govt House diesel to two hospitals
… Says: ‘No official told me of power outage’ … Orders upgrade of solar installations At about 10pm last night…
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World Aids Day: Don advocates jail term for stigmatisation of people with HIV
By Dorcas Elusogbon Ile-Ife (Osun), Dec. 1, 2022 A lecturer, Dr Oluwatoyin Ogunwale on Thursday advocated jail terms for acts…
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6 million under 5 children, more than 512,000 pregnant, lactating women, suffer acute malnutrition in Nigeria – UN
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Dec. 1, 2022 The United Nations on Wednesday called for more resources to sustain and…
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Military detention facility assists Boko Haram women deliver children
As part of showing love to humanity, health personnel at the Giwa Barracks detention Centre in Borno State have been…
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WHO recommends “mpox” as new name for monkeypox
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Nov. 28, 2022 The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday recommended new name “mpox” for…
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