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HIV-discordant couples in Kano face risk of separation as U.S halts support

US Suspension of HIV Prevention Medication Leaves Nigerian Couples in Fear and Uncertainty

By Ifunanya / May 24, 2025

Urgent Call to Action: HIV-Discordant Couples in Nigeria Face Uncertain Future A devastating blow has been dealt to HIV-discordant couples […]

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Untimely obstetric care causes fistula recurrence – Health official warns

Delayed Emergency Care Drives Obstetric Fistula Crisis Among Women

By Ifunanya / May 24, 2025

The Devastating Reality of Obstetric Fistula: A Call to Action Imagine living with a condition that leaves you in constant […]

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Kano records highest per capita TB cases globally - DG kIRCT

Kano State Bears Brunt of Nigeria’s Tuberculosis Crisis with Highest Global Per Capita Cases

By Ifunanya / May 22, 2025

Alarming Rise of Tuberculosis in Kano State: A Global Concern A staggering revelation has emerged from Nigeria, where Kano State […]

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FG vows to ensure eye care access for all Nigerians

Nigeria Commits to Improving Access to Eye Care Services for All Citizens

By Ifunanya / May 16, 2025

Nigeria Commits to Universal Access to Eye Care Services In a significant move towards improving healthcare in Nigeria, the Federal […]

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Northern Nigeria hit hardest as Taraba, Bauchi lead in Lassa fever deaths

Lassa Fever Outbreak in Nigeria Claims 138 Lives with Rising Case Fatality Rate

By Ifunanya / May 16, 2025

Lassa Fever Outbreak in Nigeria Claims 138 Lives, Sparks Nationwide Concern A devastating outbreak of Lassa fever in Nigeria has […]

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Northern Nigeria hit hardest as Taraba, Bauchi lead in Lassa fever deaths

Lassa Fever Outbreak Hits Northern Nigeria Hard with Rising Death Toll

By Ifunanya / May 15, 2025

Lassa Fever Outbreak Wreaks Havoc in Northern Nigeria A devastating Lassa fever outbreak is sweeping through Northern Nigeria, leaving a […]

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Woman Dies at Nigerian Hospital Amid Allegations of Negligence by Medical Staff

By Ifunanya / May 14, 2025

Tragedy Strikes at Nigerian Hospital: Investigation Launched into Alleged Negligence A devastating incident has rocked the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University […]

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Bauchi man calls out ATBUTH over mother’s death, alleges negligence

Nurse’s Alleged Negligence Leads to Patient’s Death During Dialysis at Nigerian Hospital

By Ifunanya / May 13, 2025

Tragedy Strikes at Nigerian Hospital: Family Demands Justice for Alleged Medical Negligence A devastating incident at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa […]

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Cholera outbreak claims four lives in Plateau’s Bokkos LGA

Cholera Outbreak in Plateau State Kills Four, Prompts Health Alert

By Ifunanya / May 13, 2025

Cholera Outbreak Hits Plateau State, Nigeria: Four Dead and Several Hospitalized A devastating cholera outbreak has struck several communities in […]

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Cross River govt begins fresh de-worming exercise for children 5 to 14

Cross River State to De-Worm Nearly 913,000 School Children in May

By Ifunanya / May 10, 2025

Breaking the Cycle of Intestinal Worms: Cross River State Embarks on Mass De-Worming Exercise A staggering 912,854 school children in […]

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Sacked health workers: FCT doctors embark on three-day strike, give Wike ultimatum

Abuja Doctors Embark on 3-Day Warning Strike Over Unlawful Dismissal of 127 Health Workers

By Ifunanya / May 6, 2025

BREAKING: Abuja Resident Doctors Embark on 3-Day Warning Strike Over Unpaid Salaries and Unlawful Dismissals The Association of Resident Doctors […]

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Measles outbreak claims two lives, 20 others ingected in Zaria

Measles Outbreak in Kaduna State Claims Lives Amid Vaccine Shortages and Hesitancy

By Ifunanya / May 3, 2025

Measles Outbreak Hits Nigerian Community, Sparking Concerns Over Vaccine Shortages A devastating measles outbreak has swept through the Ungwan Kanawa […]

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2025 WOHD: NGO says, healthy mouth will boost confidence, mental well-being

By Contributor / March 21, 2025

By Victor Okoye Abuja, March 19, 2025 (NAN) An NGO known as Centre for School Health Education and Environmental Hygiene […]

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6m Nigerians face existential threat as cost of diabetes care skyrockets

By Henry Orji / November 13, 2024

The Diabetes Association of Nigeria, DAN, has warned that six million Nigerians with diabetes are facing existential threat, following the […]

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Nigeria, eight others get 899,000 Mpox vaccine

Africa CDC Allocates Mpox Vaccines to Nine African Nations Amid Surge

By Ifunanya / November 8, 2024

The Access and Allocation Mechanism (AAM) for Mpox, led by Africa CDC, has allocated an initial batch of 899,000 vaccine […]

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Drones beat logistical challenges to delivery of medical supplies in Kenya

Drones Revolutionize Medical Deliveries in Remote Kenya

By Ifunanya / November 7, 2024

Bad weather and poor roads often make it difficult to deliver life-saving drugs to remote regions of Kenya. However, a […]

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Nigerian government approves free Cesarean Sections for pregnant women

Nigeria to Offer Free Cesarean Sections Nationwide in Move to Combat Maternal Mortality

By Ifunanya / November 7, 2024

The Nigerian government has announced it will provide free Cesarean sections to women in need, as part of its drive […]

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Understanding Long Covid and Blood Clotting: Insights from Professor Resia Pretorius’ Research on Chronic Inflammation and Pathology

By Ifunanya / November 1, 2024

Cape Town — Professor Resia Pretorius of Stellenbosch University, a renowned researcher in inflammation and blood clot formation, delivered a […]

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Rwanda’s Marburg Outbreak Eases, But Officials Warn Threat Persists

By Ifunanya / November 1, 2024

Rwanda’s Minister of State for Health, Dr. Yvan Butera, announced promising developments in the country’s fight against the Marburg virus […]

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Nigeria to Launch First-Ever State of Health Report, Says Health Minister

By Ifunanya / November 1, 2024

Nigeria’s Ministry of Health and Social Welfare will soon unveil the nation’s first comprehensive State of Health Report, according to […]

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