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Katsina Health Workers Declare Seven-Day Warning Strike
Health professionals in Katsina State have declared a seven-day warning strike over the state government’s alleged failure to address their demands. The Assembly of Health Care…
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NAFDAC Uncovers Over 25 Suspected Fake Alcohol Factories In Lagos Trade Fair Complex
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered more than 25 suspected counterfeit alcoholic beverage production outlets during an enforcement operation…
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FG, States Strengthen Push to Tackle Malnutrition at Grassroots
The Federal Government and state governments have pledged to strengthen cooperation at the grassroots level to tackle malnutrition and improve access to essential nutrition services across…
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Nigeria Records 263 Lassa Fever Deaths, 1,115 Confirmed Cases Across 24 States
Nigeria has recorded 1,115 confirmed cases of Lassa fever and 263 deaths across 24 states, with the case fatality rate rising to 23.6 per cent, according…
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Lagos Corrections Service Calls for Affordable Mental Healthcare for Youths
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Lagos State Command, has called for wider access to affordable, quality and confidential mental healthcare for young Nigerians, urging stakeholders to…
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Kano Family Loses Five Children in One Week to Suspected Diphtheria
A family in Danbare New Layout, Kumbotso Local Government Area of Kano State, has been thrown into mourning following the reported deaths of five children within…
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Customs Hands Over N223.5m Worth of Banned Chemicals to NAFDAC in Kebbi
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kebbi State Command, has handed over agricultural chemicals valued at N223.54 million to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration…
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Bayelsa Evacuates 15 Mentally Ill Persons From Yenagoa Streets
The Bayelsa State Government has evacuated 15 persons living with mental health challenges from the streets of Yenagoa, the state capital, for medical treatment, rehabilitation and…
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FG Completes 13 Specialist Centres As Nigeria Moves To Reduce Medical Tourism
The Federal Government has completed 10 radiodiagnostic centres and three cancer treatment centres across Nigeria as part of efforts to expand access to advanced medical services…
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Rivers Seals 21 Health Facilities, Arrests Three Over Unlicensed Operations
The Rivers State Government has shut down 21 health facilities and arrested three individuals over alleged operation without proper registration and failure to meet the minimum…