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NIGERIA DAILY: Why Malaria Medications Aren’t Working In Nigeria
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Download Here: Many Nigerians suffer repeated malaria attacks despite taking anti-malaria medication, raising concerns about the effectiveness of treatments.  Despite access to drugs and preventive me... Read More

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WHO Urges Caution Against Travel Restrictions Amid HMPV Outbreak
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The World Health Organisation (WHO) has advised against imposing travel or trade restrictions in response to the recent outbreaks of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in various parts of the world. The org... Read More

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FG Issues Alert On New COVID-19 Variant XEC, Detected In 29 Countries
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The Federal Government has issued a health advisory on the emergence of a new COVID-19 variant, XEC, urging health institutions across the country to activate heightened alert systems. Naija News repo... Read More

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Human Papillomavirus (HPV): The Common STI That Can Lead To Cancer In Men And Women
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Human papillomavirus (HPV) infections has been ranked as one of the most common viral agents of sexually transmitted infections worldwide. According to Mayo Clinic, HPV infection is a viral infection ... Read More

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Medical, Dental Consultants Threaten Strike Over Discrimination, Issue 21-Day Notice
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The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has issued a 21-day ultimatum to address long-standing issues, including discrimination agains... Read More

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Elon Musk’s Brain Chip To Help Blind People See Gets Regulatory Nod
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Elon Musk’s brain-chip startup, Neuralink, has received the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) “Breakthrough Device” designation for its experimental brain implant, Blindsight. Naija News repor... Read More

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Are Disposable Vapes The New Scapegoat Of The Vape Industry?
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The vaping industry has long been a subject of controversy, with debates raging over its impact on public health, youth access, and the environment. As regulations tighten and public scrutiny intensif... Read More

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How THC Gummies Use Impacts Long-Term Health
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THC gummies, a popular form of edible cannabis, have become increasingly common as more people explore the benefits and effects of cannabis. These gummies contain tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psych... Read More

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Nigeria Records 39 Mpox Cases In 33 States, FCT – NCDC
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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) announced on Thursday that the country has recorded 39 confirmed cases of mpox across 33 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in ... Read More

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EU Donates 215,000 Mpox Vaccines To Africa To Combat Outbreak
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The European Union has announced the donation of 215,000 doses of vaccines to Africa in a significant effort to curb the ongoing Mpox outbreak on the continent. According to a statement released on We... Read More

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Babies In Nigeria Are Born With Antibiotic-resistant Bacteria – Report
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Gavi, a vaccine research company, has disclosed that newborn babies in Nigeria have antibiotic-resistant bacteria from birth. Gavi said mothers and babies younger than one week already have Colistin-r... Read More

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Africa Faces Mpox Crisis, Declares Public Health Emergency
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The Africa Centre for Disease Control (Africa CDC) declared a public health emergency on Tuesday in response to the escalating Mpox outbreak across the continent, particularly in the Democratic Republ... Read More

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Africa To Declare Public Health Emergency Over Mpox Outbreak
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The African continent is on the verge of declaring a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security as the Mpox (Monkeypox) outbreak continues to proliferate across numerous nations. The Director Gen... Read More

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Salary Disparity: Doctors In Ogun State Embark On Indefinite Strike
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Doctors in Ogun State, under the umbrella of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), have embarked on an indefinite strike over salary disparity between federal and state medical workers. Chairman of t... Read More

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FG Seeks LGs Collaboration In Primary Healthcare Delivery
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The federal government has sought collaboration of local government leaders for efficient delivery of primary healthcare across the country. The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pat... Read More

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How Cannabis Can Help Manage Anxiety
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Anxiety is a prevalent mental health issue that affects millions of people worldwide. Traditional treatments often include medications like benzodiazepines and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors ... Read More

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Corruption Is Affecting Primary Healthcare Delivery – FG
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The federal government on Thursday said corruption has been affecting efforts made to ensure efficient primary healthcare delivery in the country. The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad A... Read More

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We’re Committed To Fully Immunized Children – Pate
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The federal government has said it was committed to ensuring all Nigerian children are fully immunized and ensuring no child lacks access to immunization. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Socia... Read More

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FG Seeks ₦39 Billion To Fight Tuberculosis
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The Federal government has sought private sector support to the tune of ₦39 billion to help in its effort in the fight against Tuberculosis. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhamma... Read More

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We Must Invest In Training Of Nurses – Peter Obi
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Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has called for more investment in training of nurses by governments. Peter Obi said with experts warning on the rising scarcity of nurses ... Read More

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FG Opens Sustainable Development Multipurpose Hospital In Abia
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The federal government on Wednesday commissioned Sustainable Development Multipurpose Hospital in line with its commitment to actualizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on health for all cit... Read More

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Geriatric Outreach Will Elevate Public Health Status – Ikpeazu to FG
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Former Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu, has called on the federal government to adopt geriatric outreach programmes to elevate the health status of the citizens. Okezie Ikpeazu made the call on... Read More

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For Six Years My Heart Ached, Until Tinubu Came – Prof Adeyeye
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Director-General of the National Agency For Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, has said at no time in her six years as DG did she feel relieved like Tinubu’s a... Read More

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Akwa-Ibom Launches Health Insurance Agency
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Akwa-Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has launched a health insurance agency for the state workers and citizens. On Tuesday, Governor Umo also inaugurated a 15-member board for the health insurance agenc... Read More

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FG Commended For Removing Import Duty On Drug’s Raw Materials
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Former presidential aide, Doyin Okupe, has commended President Bola Tinubu for signing an Executive Order that delisted drugs raw materials from being charged import duty. Okupe said the policy would ... Read More

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Hunger And Malnutrition: 1,250 Children Admitted In 1 Month In Maiduguri
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Médecins Sans Frontières said it recorded 1,250 admissions of children suffering from hunger and malnutrition in its facility in Maiduguri, Borno State. MSF said the 1,250 children admitted in April, ... Read More

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How To Save A Child From Choking – Medical Expert Tells Parents, Guardians
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On the 24th of April 2024, a tragic and unexpected accident led to the death of a four year old student of BrickHall Schools located in the Cadastral Zone B11, Kaura in Abuja. The child, identified as... Read More

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Health Benefits Of Taking Okra Water, Side Effects And How To Make Okra Water
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What are the benefits of Okra water? Many people have been asking this question recently, and a series of speculations and arguments have been raised about it due to curiosity. Naija News has observed... Read More

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Health Education Can End Female Genital Mutilation — UNICEF
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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says it is critical to continue teaching girls and women about the harmful effects of female genital mutilation (FGM) as the globe observed the Internationa... Read More

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10.6 Million People Die From Overconsumption Of Alcohol, Sugary Beverages Yearly – WHO Reveals
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A new report by the World Health Organisation (WHO), has revealed that about 10.6 million people die every year from the excessive consumption of alcohol and sugary beverages. Naija News reports that ... Read More

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Obesity: Silent Killer Of Nigerian Children, Men, Women
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Nigerian youths are faced with many challenges ranging from social, political, cultural and health, which affect their productivity. However, health challenges need to be addressed in order not to res... Read More

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Pate, Bako-Aiyegbusi Named Among TIME100 Most Influential in Global Health

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Nigeria’s medicinal plants largely underutilized –FG

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Lagos Health Sector Short 33,000 Doctors, Over 16,000 Have Migrated Overseas, Says Health Commissioner

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Haemophilia: ‘Our stories living with bleeding disorder’

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Chronic Kidney Disease: Prevention Better Than Cure

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Lassa Fever: NCDC Confirms 127 Deaths, 674 Cases in First Quarter of 2025

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How new NHIA guidelines to HMOs will reduce delay in access to healthcare for enrollees’

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Experts urge collaborative efforts against low colorectal cancer awareness in Nigeria

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Adding salt to food can increase risk of depression by 40% — Study

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UN Assistant Secretary-General to Nigeria: You Cannot Outsource The Health Of Your People To An Aid Agency

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African Medical Center Of Excellence Set To Reverse Medical Tourism In Nigeria, Says CEO Brian Deaver

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UNICEF Donates 2.5m Doses of Polio Vaccines to Bauchi, says 556,000 Children Have Never Been Immunised

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Nigeria Moves to Bridge Gaps in Healthcare Facility Regulation with NHFRA Framework

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Adeyeye: NAFDAC Committed to Fighting Fake Products with Technology

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MSF Raises Alarm Over Surging Meningitis Cases in Northwest Nigeria, Reports Over 60 Deaths in Kebbi

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Lassa Fever Kills 118 in Nigeria, 20 Healthcare Workers Infected, NCDC Reports

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Nigeria Needs $400m to End Tuberculosis Epidemic by 2035, Expert Warns

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Nigerian Government Allocates N32bn to Expand Primary Healthcare Services

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