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Lagos Trains 60 Frontline Health Workers to Combat Malnutrition in

Lagos Trains 60 Frontline Health Workers to Combat Malnutrition in Children

By Ifunanya / July 17, 2024

Malnutrition Training for Health Workers Commences in Lagos The Lagos State Government has joined forces with the Federal Ministry of […]

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Malawi Declares End to Worst Cholera Outbreak, Kills Nearly 2,000

By Ifunanya / July 16, 2024

Malawi Declares End to Worst Cholera Outbreak, But Sanitation Remains a Challenge Malawi has officially declared the end of its […]

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Fighting Glaucoma: Nigerian Government Launches Training and Guideline for Eye

Fighting Glaucoma: Nigerian Government Launches Training and Guideline for Eye Health Professionals

By Ifunanya / July 12, 2024

Breaking News: Nigerian Government Launches Glaucoma Guideline and Toolkit to Combat Blindness The Nigerian Federal Government has taken a significant […]

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UK Whooping Cough Outbreak Claims 9 Infant Lives, High Risk Group

UK Whooping Cough Outbreak Claims 9 Infant Lives, High-Risk Group Urged to Vaccinate

By Ifunanya / July 12, 2024

Outbreak of Whooping Cough Claims Nine Infant Lives in the UK A tragic outbreak of whooping cough has claimed the […]

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Bauchi State’s Immunization Crisis: 13 LGAs Record Zero Vaccination

By Ifunanya / July 11, 2024

Thirteen Local Government Areas in Bauchi State Record Zero Vaccination Doses, Leaving Children Vulnerable Despite efforts to improve immunization coverage, […]

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Medical Advocates Applaud Johnson & Johnson’s Decision to Drop Tuberculosis Drug Patent Enforcement

By Ifunanya / July 9, 2024

Medical advocacy groups have lauded Johnson & Johnson’s decision to cease enforcing its patent on a crucial tuberculosis medication, paving […]

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The Rise of Menstrual Cups: Benefits, Risks, and the Future of Menstrual Health in Nigeria

By Ifunanya / July 6, 2024

A growing number of women are making the switch from traditional sanitary pads and tampons to menstrual cups, citing numerous […]

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NHIA and Stakeholders Agree on New Medicine and Services Pricing Structure

By Ifunanya / July 4, 2024

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) and key stakeholders have agreed on a new pricing structure for medicines and services. […]

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Congo Approves Two New Vaccines Amid Surge in Mpox Cases

By Ifunanya / June 27, 2024

Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have responded to a significant rise in Mpox cases and the emergence of […]

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NACA Reports 75,000 New HIV Cases and 45,000 Deaths in Nigeria for 2023

By Ifunanya / June 26, 2024

Dr. Temitope Ilori, the Director-General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), announced that 75,000 new HIV […]

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Nigeria Bans Single-Use Plastics to Combat Growing Environmental Crisis

By Ifunanya / June 26, 2024

Nigeria, one of the world’s top plastic polluters, is taking significant steps to address its plastic waste problem by banning […]

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Ivory Coast Launches Mobile Enrolment Centres for Universal Health Coverage Amid Criticism

By Ifunanya / June 22, 2024

Ivory Coast this month launched mobile enrolment centres for the country’s universal health coverage programme, which has been criticised since […]

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Cholera Outbreak Death Toll Reaches 40; Nigeria Faces Vaccine Shortage

By Ifunanya / June 22, 2024

Nigeria – As the death toll from the latest cholera outbreak reaches 40, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) […]

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Snakebites on the Rise in Kenya Amid Climate Change and Habitat Loss

By Ifunanya / June 20, 2024

MWINGI, Kenya (AP) — Esther Kangali felt a sharp pain while on her mother’s farm in eastern Kenya. She looked […]

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President Tinubu Commends Dangote Group for Diesel Price Reduction Impact

Nigerian Government Urges Doctors to Stay, Promises Improved Healthcare and Welfare Under Tinubu Administration

By Ifunanya / June 16, 2024

Vice President Kashim Shettima has commended Nigerian doctors for their significant contributions and sacrifices in improving healthcare delivery in the […]

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Lagos cholera outbreak: Osun govt reactivates emergency measures

By Ifunanya / June 15, 2024

The Osun State Government said it has reactivated and established the Public Health Rapid Response Team, PHRRT and Public Health […]

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Lagos Health Commissioner Highlights Severe Manpower Shortage Due to Medical Migration

By Ifunanya / June 14, 2024

Lagos State is facing a critical shortage of medical professionals due to mass migration, leading to a deficit of 30,000 […]

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Health Worker Exodus: The Struggle for Medical Talent in Sub-Saharan Africa

By Ifunanya / June 12, 2024

Nevielle Leinyuy’s story is not unique. After completing his nursing training in Cameroon, he spent nearly a decade as a […]

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WHO Issues Warning on Food Safety During Power Outages

By Ifunanya / June 10, 2024

The World Health Organization (WHO) has cautioned that foods exposed to temperatures above 5 °C (41 °F) for over two […]

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Pharmacy Council of Nigeria Shuts Down Over 350 Pharmacies and Medicine Stores in Jigawa State

By Ifunanya / May 31, 2024

Jigawa State, Nigeria – The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has announced the closure of over 350 pharmacies and medicine […]

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