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Eight cholera patients die in South Sudan after US cut aid

Niger State Cholera Outbreak: 13 Dead, 130 Ill from Contaminated Rainwater

By Ifunanya / July 24, 2025

A deadly cholera outbreak has claimed 13 lives and hospitalized 130 individuals across 16 local government areas in Niger State, […]

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Seasonal malaria chemoprevention campaign begins in Adamawa

Adamawa Launches 2025 Malaria Chemoprevention for 1.2M Children

By Ifunanya / July 19, 2025

Health workers in Nigeria’s Adamawa State launched a door-to-door campaign Saturday to administer life-saving antimalarial drugs to children under five, […]

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Poor menstrual hygiene can cause infections, infertility - Physician advises women

Menstrual Hygiene: Preventing Infections and Infertility Risks

By Ifunanya / July 19, 2025

A Nigerian public health expert has raised alarms over the widespread health risks of inadequate menstrual hygiene, linking poor practices […]

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Nigerian govt issues fresh alert on Degue, Cholera, Mpox, Diphtheria outbreaks

NCDC Warns of Cholera, Dengue, Mpox Outbreaks Across Nigeria

By Ifunanya / July 18, 2025

Nigerian health authorities have raised alarms over simultaneous outbreaks of multiple infectious diseases, urging swift action to avert a public […]

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Kano Health Commissioner raises alarm over two million un-immunized children in Nigeria

Nigeria’s Immunization Gap: 2M Children Unprotected Amid Northern Insecurity

By Ifunanya / July 16, 2025

Nigeria faces a critical public health challenge as over two million children remain unvaccinated against preventable diseases, with insecurity and […]

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

Nigeria Urged to Strengthen HIV Prevention and Treatment Amid Shifting Global Aid Landscape

By Ifunanya / July 15, 2025

Nigeria Urged to Take Bold Steps in HIV Prevention and Control As the global landscape of aid and donor support […]

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Psychologist raises alarm over rising drug abuse among Nigerian youths

Nigeria’s Rising Youth Drug Abuse Epidemic Sparks Call to Action

By Ifunanya / July 7, 2025

Nigeria’s Youth Face Growing Threat from Drug and Substance Abuse A alarming trend is unfolding in Nigeria, where the rate […]

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50 per cent of drugs in circulation fake - Pharmacists raise alarm

Fake and Substandard Drugs Flood Nigerian Market, Reaching 50 Percent of Circulating Medications

By Ifunanya / July 5, 2025

Alert: Half of Nigeria’s Circulating Drugs are Fake, Pharmacists Warn In a shocking revelation, the Association of Community Pharmacists of […]

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15 suspected diphtheria cases, 3 deaths confirmed in Edo

Edo State Confirms Diphtheria Outbreak with 3 Deaths and Launches Vaccination Campaign

By Ifunanya / July 3, 2025

Edo State Government Takes Proactive Measures Against Diphtheria Outbreak A recent diphtheria outbreak in Edo State, Nigeria, has prompted swift […]

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Nigeria Invests N65 Billion in Basic Health Care Provision Fund for 2025

By Ifunanya / July 1, 2025

Nigeria Boosts Healthcare with N65 Billion Injection In a significant move to strengthen its healthcare system, the Nigerian Federal Government […]

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