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1702898115 Cleft foundation hails experts in quality surgical care

Smile Train Applauds Champions of Quality Surgical Care in Nigeria

By Ifunanya / December 18, 2023

In a remarkable event, Smile Train, the world’s largest cleft-focused charity, showered accolades on the proponents of Nigeria’s National Surgical, […]

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Concerns as Nigeria records over 200000 deaths annually from food

Over 200,000 Annual Deaths in Nigeria Linked to Food Poisoning: Stakeholders Sound the Alarm

By Ifunanya / December 17, 2023

The recent Gender and Inclusion Summit 2023 (GS-23) in Abuja has brought to light a distressing revelation: over 200,000 Nigerians […]

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Nasarawa govt begins contact tracing after diphtheria kills four children

Tracing Begins as Diphtheria Claims the Lives of Four Children in Nasarawa

By Ifunanya / December 13, 2023

The Nasarawa State Government has sprung into action after the heartbreaking loss of four young lives to diphtheria. In response, […]

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NAFDAC arrests 10 for producing adulterated drinks closes Abia market

NAFDAC Cracks Down on Illegal Drink Production, Shuts Down Abia Market

By Ifunanya / December 12, 2023

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has made a major breakthrough in the crackdown on […]

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FG to unveil universal health coverage initiative

Redefining Healthcare: Nigeria’s Leap towards Universal Health Coverage

By Ifunanya / December 12, 2023

In a monumental stride towards achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by 2030, the Federal Government is gearing up to introduce […]

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Nigeria records over 120000 new cancer cases yearly

Combating the Cancer Crisis: Nigeria’s Battle Against 120,000 New Cases Yearly

By Ifunanya / December 12, 2023

Cancer continues to cast a daunting shadow over Nigeria, with the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment revealing that […]

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NACA calls for active involvement of youth in the fight

Youth Urged to Take Charge in the Fight Against HIV/AIDS

By Ifunanya / December 12, 2023

The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has issued a clarion call for the active involvement of Nigerian […]

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Poorly managed inadequate PHCs contributing to maternal child deaths

Revamping Nigeria’s PHCs: A Key Solution to Maternal and Child Health Crises

By Ifunanya / December 9, 2023

In Nigeria, the persistent plight of maternal and child health has a direct link to the inadequacies plaguing the Primary […]

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National Assembly to push for declaration of emergency on health

Rising to the Occasion: National Assembly Aims to Declare Health Emergency

By Ifunanya / December 6, 2023

Amos Magaji, the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Health, has announced the National Assembly’s intention to advocate […]

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Nursing Council suspends Abia PTS exam cites over bloated admissions

Nursing Council Halts Abia State Exam Over Admission Irregularities

By Ifunanya / December 6, 2023

In a startling turn of events, the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria has taken the unprecedented step of indefinitely […]

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