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Nigerian govt launches health policies to address disease burden

WebThe Nigerian government on Monday launched the revised National Health Promotion Policy 2019 and four others to address increasing burden of diseases in the …

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2023 Budget: Health gets highest allocation ever but fails to meet …

WebHowever, despite the increase, only 5.75 per cent of the 2023 total budget is allocated to health, sustaining the country’s refusal to meet the commitment made by …

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Real reasons Nigeria still missing out on malaria vaccine rollout

WebOn 25 April, three West African countries = Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Benin – rolled out, in thousands, doses of an anti-malaria vaccine for infants between 5 and 17 …

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Two scientists named 2024 World Food Prize Laureates

WebTwo scientists named 2024 World Food Prize Laureates According to the statement, this year’s awardees will share a $500,000 cash prize award for their work to …

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Health Insurance: Nigerian govt launches operational guidelines …

WebThe Nigerian government has launched the operational guidelines for the 2022 National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) Act as part of efforts to ensure all …

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Barau, Ndume, 38 other lawmakers may lose seats over NASS, …

WebSome of the legislators affected include the deputy senate president, Jibrin Barau, Ali Ndume, Abiodun Olujimi, Smart Adeyemi, Tolu Odebiyi, and Mshelia Haruna, …

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Mr Ibu underwent five major surgeries, still in intensive care

WebThe family of the ailing Nollywood actor John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, have given an update on his health status.. On 18 October, in a viral video, the …

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APC group rejects call for Fubara's removal, demands party …

WebA group, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Solidarity and Development Forum, has rejected the call for the removal of Governor Siminalayi Fubara Rivers State …

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Tinubu to construct 8,800 new PHCs, approves national health …

WebApril 8, 2024. Reading Time: 1 min read. In his determination to comprehensively upgrade existing primary healthcare centres and construct over 8,800 new primary healthcare …

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PROFILE: Muhammad Pate: Ministerial nominee who may head …

WebPROFILE: Muhammad Pate: Ministerial nominee who may head Nigeria’s health ministry In a move strange among Nigerian political appointees, Mr Pate resigned …

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APIN Public Health Initiatives Commissions New Headquarters

WebAPIN Public Health Initiatives, a leading nongovernmental organization that designs and executes projects to reduce the burden of diseases and public health …

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Nigeria’s failure to prioritise youth sexual health hampers HIV

WebAccording to her, certain key populations, including gay men and sex workers, transgender individuals, incarcerated individuals, and their partners, are still …

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2024 Hajj: Be fair, unbiased with your reports, NAHCON chair …

WebThe National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has implored members of the media team participating in the 2024 Hajj to ensure accuracy and objectivity in their …

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Dissecting National Health Act: What Nigerians need to know (1)

WebPart 1: Responsibility for health and eligibility for health services and establishment of National Health System. It details structural flow of authority and …

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Health matters across Nigeria (February Edition)

WebAs of 18 February, deaths from Lassa Fever had risen to 84 from 476 confirmed cases according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control. The figure, …

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Tinubu approves immediate upgrade of 16 teaching hospitals …

WebFebruary 16, 2024. Reading Time: 2 mins read. President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate upgrade of key health infrastructure and equipment across all six geo-political …

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UNRWA closes East Jerusalem headquarters after arson attack

WebUNRWA is the main humanitarian aid provider in Gaza. Israel’s allegations threw the agency into a major crisis, and led some major donor countries including the two …

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UTME 2024: JAMB releases more results

WebThese are part of the 64,000 withheld results for further investigations into possible examination misconduct, JAMB said in a statement by its spokesperson, Fabian …

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Morocco to host Africa’s fourth public health conference

WebMorocco has been chosen as the host for the 4th International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA) in 2024. The Director-General of the Africa Centres for …

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Nigeria budgets N2,000 for the Healthcare of each citizen in 2020

WebNovember 7, 2019. Reading Time: 7 mins read. The federal government has deemed it fit that N2,000 would be enough in the year 2020 to provide for the healthcare of each of …

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Actor Zack Orji is in stable condition – AGN

WebThe Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has revealed that the health of the ailing Nollywood actor Zack Orji is improving.. The actor was admitted to the Intensive Care …

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Nigerians react as UK bans healthcare workers from bringing …

WebNigerians react as UK bans healthcare workers from bringing dependants. The UK revealed that a disproportionate 120,000 dependents accompanied 100,000 …

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INVESTIGATION: Inside Nigeria's haven of fake medical reports, …

WebThe old gateman, PREMIUM TIMES investigation revealed, works as an ‘agent’ to some staff of the general hospital. Being the first point of contact for anyone visiting …

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World Hepatitis Day 2023: Despite vaccine availability, disease …

WebMs Odeghe said hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver that can be self-limiting or can progress to cirrhosis or liver cancer. The World Health Organisation …

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