Health

16,000 Nigerians sign petition to demand diabetes fund from sugary beverage taxes

A group of campaigners said to be over 16,000 have signed a petition urging the Nigerian government to subsidise diabetes…

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World Health Organisation identifies climate change as factor for increase in cholera outbreak

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has identified climate change as factors among others responsible for rise in cholera outbreaks and…

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Ogun state government shuts down Chinese factories for environmental Infractions

The Ogun State government has shut down two Chinese factories Yibao Industrial Limited and Ronchang Industrial Park are located in…

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Paternity uncertainty remains high in Nigeria, Lagos state top list

The paternity uncertainty has been established to remain  high in Nigeria with Lagos State dominating the record, while about 73…

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Borno state government entices doctors with ₦200million training allowance to discourage “Japa” syndrome

The Borno State Government has enticed medical doctors in the state with a lump sum of ₦200 million as allowances…

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Monkeypox: Nigerian government enforces increased border surveillance

The Nigerian Government is to enforce increased border surveillance, distributing diagnostic protocols to port health services and putting people on…

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Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation offers free eye care services to Ilaje community in Lagos state

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has flagged off the third edition of the Vision First Programme, as part of…

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Ogun state government partners United Nations on social mobilization to curb health challenges

The Ogun State Ministry of Information and Strategy in collaboration with United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Wednesday organized Social…

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Nigeria receives 10,000 vaccine doses from America to tackle monkeypox

The United States Government has donated 10,000 doses of Jynneos, an anti-monkeypox vaccine to Nigerian Government to prevent the disease…

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Federal Lawmaker, Afolabi Afuape launches free medical outreach in constituency

Abdul-Baaqi Adenekan (Intern) The members of Federal House of Representatives representing Abeokuta South Constituency at the National Assembly Hon Afolabi…

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