Health
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Malaria Eradication: Western pharmaceuticals interested in profit over health – Nwoko
By Deborah Coker Abuja, March 4, 2025 Sen. Ned Nwoko, Chairman, Prince Ned Nwoko Foundation for Malaria Eradication and the…
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As rare as a Diamond: Why study rare diseases in 2025? By Health Correspondent
Rare Disease Day is Friday, February 28, 2025. One may ask what constitutes a Rare Disease? Why conduct research into…
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Empire State Building, other major landmarks light up for Rare Disease Day 2025
Friday, February 28, 2025 is Rare Disease Day. It is a day set aside to raise awareness for rare diseases…
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Vatican: Pope resumed some work, remains in critical condition
Rome, Feb. 26, 2025 Information released on Wednesday by the Vatican says that Pope Francis has partially resumed some work…
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U.S. department ‘accidentally‘ cut Ebola prevention, Says Elon Musk
Washington, Feb. 27, 2025 Tech billionaire Elon Musk on Thursday revealed that the U.S. government accidentally cut Ebola virus prevention…
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Abia Govt. to amend law on expired drugs, jail dealers
By Ijendu Iheaka Aba (Abia) Feb. 27, 2025 The Abia Government, has hinted on amending the state’s law on expired…
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Pope Francis ‘rested well’, remains in critical state
Rome, Feb. 25, 2025 The Holy See announced on Tuesday that Pope Francis “rested well” during his 11th night in…
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WHO says breast cancer cases projected to rise by 38% by 2050
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Feb. 25, 2025 World Health Organisation (WHO) says in a new report that breast cancer…
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BUA Cement donates 35 million Naira drugs, other items to Sokoto hospitals
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto In continuation of its annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, BUA Cement has donated drugs and…
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With leaders like Obi, a better Nigeria is still possible – Bishop
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Abakaliki, Most Rev. Dr. Peter Nworie Chukwu, has described Mr. Peter Obi as…
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Afreximbank’s Medical Centre of Excellence unveils construction milestones as June 2025 launch approaches
ABUJA, Nigeria, February 12, 2025 The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE), a groundbreaking tertiary medical institution spearheaded by…
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WHO says 400,000 children worldwide develop cancer yearly
By Franca Ofili Abuja, Feb. 12, 2025 Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, the World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General, said that every year,…
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86 years old Israeli hostage dies in Hamas captivity
Moscow, Feb. 11, 2025 One of the Israeli hostages taken by Palestinian movement Hamas to the Gaza Strip has died…
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UNICEF engages Sokoto, Zamfara religious, district heads on Polio free future
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) has engaged Sokoto state local government chairmen, religious and traditional…
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NAFDAC takes over Ariaria drug Market’; Confiscates ‘mind-boggling’ amounts of Mkpuru Mmiri, other unregistered, banned drugs
By Ijendu Iheaka Aba (Abia) Feb. 10, 2025 The National Agency For Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on…
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Imo to become home for medical tourism – Uzodimma; Inaugurates IMSUTH, IMSUBEB Boards
The Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma has described health and education as critical sectors that directly impact on…
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Bloomberg Philanthropies, BMGF meet Gov Inuwa over plans for better maternal, child health in Gombe
Attah Willies, Gombe Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has held a crucial meeting with Bloomberg Philanthropies and Bill…
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U,S. funding pause leaves millions ‘in jeopardy’, UN humanitarians insist
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Feb. 4, 2025 UN agencies on Tuesday offered a dire assessment of the global impact…
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WHO meets as U.S. withdrawal blows hole in budget
Geneva, Feb. 3, 2025 The executive board meeting of the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday was set to take…
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Sokoto vaccinates over 95% of livestock against anthrax, other diseases – Dr Nasir
By Ankeli Emmanuel, Sokoto In a swift proactive measure to avert the likelihood of anthrax and any other livestock diseases,…
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Obi boosts Faith Nursing College with additional N20 million donation
The Anglican Bishop of Nsukka, Rt. Rev. Aloysius Ezeagbo, has described his encounter with Mr. Peter Obi as an act…
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Medical transport jet with 6 people aboard crashes in Philadelphia
Washington, Feb. 1, 2025 A small plane with six people aboard crashed in Philadelphia shortly after takeoff on Friday, the…
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U.S. waiver offers relief for HIV treatment programme, says NACA Director
By Justina Auta Abuja, Jan. 30, 2025 Dr Temitope Ilori, Director General of the National Agency for the Control of…
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Gov. Eno hosts Water Resources Minister in Uyo, Reaffirms commitment to clean water, sanitation
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving access to clean water and sanitation…
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NTDs: Nigeria battles to meet 2030 target, invests $19 million to fight Trachoma
….Opts for drones to distribute drugs in North East Out of the about 1.7 billion people affected globally by Neglected…
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