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Ramaphosa Signs Health Bill into Law

WEBSouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law a bill that aims to provide universal health coverage to South-Africans, marking a significant step …

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FG Enrolls 750,000 Nigerians in Health Insurance Scheme

WEBThe Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Pate, revealed on Wednesday that the Federal Government has registered …

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WHO recommends COVID-19 booster for people with weak …

WEBAn advisory group to the World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended an additional shot of approved COVID-19 vaccines for people with weak …

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FG Unveils National Vaccine Research, Development Plan

WEBThe National Plan for Vaccine Research & Development and local production was officially unveiled by the Federal Government. Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Minister of State …

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Nigerian govt introduces new tax on phone calls to fund healthcare

WEBThe Nigerian government has introduced a new tax on phone calls to fund the provision of healthcare to vulnerable Nigerians who cannot afford the cost of medical …

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Lagos Revamps PHCs, Provides Health Insurance Cover for Residents

WEBIn an initiative aimed at addressing the healthcare needs of the state's residents, the Lagos State Government has overhauled its primary healthcare system. …

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Declare State of Emergency in Health Sector, House of Reps Urges

WEBChairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Health, Amos Magaji, has announced plans to push for the declaration of a state of emergency in …

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Lagos to Establish Medical University to Address Brain Drain

WEBThe governor has revealed plans to establish an 80-bed health facility in Lagos, a project facilitated by Chief of Staff to the President, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila.

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Stakeholders Urge Government to Subsidize Viral Hepatitis Testing …

WEBStakeholders in the health sector have appealed to the federal government to fully subsidize or provide free testing and treatment for Viral Hepatitis (VH) in Nigeria …

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NAFDAC Disputes Report on Substandard Paracetamol Tablets in …

WEBThe National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has refuted a recent report alleging that the majority of paracetamol tablets sold in …

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Lagos building 500-bed psychiatric hospital – Commissioner

WEBThe Lagos State Government on Tuesday said it would soon complete a 500-bed psychiatric hospital and rehabilitation centre in Ketu Ejirin Local Council …

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Ekiti State Launches Free Healthcare Program for Retirees

WEBThe Ekiti State Government has announced the launch of a free healthcare program designed to benefit over 19,000 retirees.

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Brain Drain: FG Approves Recruitment for Hospitals

WEBDue to a noticeable shortage of healthcare workers and bureaucratic hurdles hindering recruitment in Nigerian public hospitals, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) …

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WHO tasks govts, research institutions on strengthening local …

WEBShe said many Africans who previously saw traditional medicine as inferior to orthodox ones often resort to it when the latter fail to cure their ailment.

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WHO Donates Trauma Kits to Victims of Plateau Attacks

WEBThe World Health Organisation (WHO) has contributed trauma kits to the Plateau State Government to offer assistance to the victims of the Christmas Eve attack …

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Gov Rotimi Akeredolu, Has Died after Battling Prolonged Illness

WEBOndo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, passed away on Wednesday morning at 67, after a prolonged health battle, leaving behind a legacy of leadership and …

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WHO declares Cape Verde as Malaria-Free Country

WEBCabo Verde has been certified malaria-free by the World Health Organization (WHO), becoming the third African country to achieve this status. The …

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Namibia Emerges First to Eliminate Mother-to-Child HIV …

WEBNamibia has become the first country in Africa and the first high-burden country globally to reach a significant milestone in eliminating vertical mother-to-child …

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President plans Executive Order to cut prices of drugs

WEBPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced that an Executive Order will soon be issued to significantly reduce the cost of drugs and pharmaceutical products in …

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