In a major push to advance local pharmaceutical innovation, the Federal Government has unveiled seven herbal medicines developed by the…
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Cholera kills 120 in Sudan – WHO
A cholera outbreak in Sudan has killed 120 people, with another 1,102 suspected cases since May in isolated war zones,…
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FG unveils HIV strategy to cut donor dependence
The Federal Government has unveiled a new National HIV and AIDS Strategic Plan (NSP) 2026–2030 aimed at shifting Nigeria’s HIV…
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Ebola: FG screens inbound passengers, Hajj returnees
The Federal Government has activated emergency surveillance measures at airports and other points of entry, including mandatory screening for inbound…
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DR Congo confirm first Ebola case
A first Ebola case has been confirmed in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo’s South Kivu province, in an area…
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3,715 PHCs inactive in 19 states, FCT
Nigeria’s fragile healthcare system is facing renewed scrutiny following revelations that no fewer than 3,715 Primary Healthcare Centres across 19…
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Meningitis outbreak kills 33 in Sokoto
The Sokoto State Government has confirmed the death of 33 children following a fresh outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis in parts…
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Ushafa’s dry wells: Abuja’s home of dam with no water
Ushafa community in Bwari Area Council of Abuja is an unapparelled example of contrast and irony. A community that hosts…
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