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Cholera outbreak kills 13 in Adamawa state

Cholera outbreak kills 13 in Adamawa state Nigeria

By Ifunanya / November 5, 2025

A cholera outbreak in Adamawa state, Nigeria, has resulted in the deaths of 13 people in the Mubi North and […]

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Akwa Ibom council, CSO move to boost transparent, accessible governance

Waterborne Diseases Ravage Afaha Atai Community

By Ifunanya / November 1, 2025

In Afaha Atai, a community in Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, a significant number of families […]

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Lead poisoning still endangers millions in Nigeria - Experts raise alarm

Nigeria Lead Poisoning Crisis Continues Endangering Millions

By Ifunanya / October 31, 2025

Nigerian Health Experts Raise Alarm Over Lead Poisoning, Urge Government Action Millions of Nigerians, particularly children and pregnant women, are […]

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Scabies infects 150 in Adamawa

Scabies outbreak infects 150 in Adamawa community

By Ifunanya / October 23, 2025

A recent scabies outbreak in the Guyuk Local Government Area of Adamawa State has affected approximately 150 individuals within the […]

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NMA calls for stronger, accountable health care system'

Nigeria Healthcare System Needs Reform

By Ifunanya / October 21, 2025

The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has called on the Federal Government and stakeholders in the health sector to establish a […]

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Meningitis outbreak: Kebbi allocates N30m for containment efforts

Vaccination campaign reaches 300 IDP children in Benue State

By Ifunanya / October 19, 2025

The Benue State Government has launched a comprehensive vaccination campaign, targeting children in temporary Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps, including […]

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Meningitis outbreak: Kebbi allocates N30m for containment efforts

Experts Urge Govt To Prioritize Environmental Cleanliness Over Vaccination

By Ifunanya / October 19, 2025

Public health experts are urging governments to prioritize environmental cleanliness and public hygiene in promoting healthy living, rather than relying […]

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40,000 Deaths Yearly: Experts warn against excess salt intake, call for urgent action

Nigeria Targets Sodium Reduction to Combat Hypertension

By Ifunanya / October 17, 2025

Nigeria Faces Growing Crisis of Diet-Related Non-Communicable Diseases, Experts Call for Reduced Sodium in Food Products At an event marking […]

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Death toll from Lassa fever hits 168 at week 38 -NCDC reveals

Lassa Fever season starts in Nigeria with warnings and precautions

By Ifunanya / October 12, 2025

The Kano State Centre for Disease Control has issued a warning to residents regarding the onset of the 2025/2026 Lassa […]

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Group calls for intensive sexuality education as 4,000 girls get infected with HIV weekly

HIV Girls Education Empowerment Needed in Nigeria

By Ifunanya / October 11, 2025

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) has emphasized the need for intensive sexuality education and empowerment of adolescent girls and young […]

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