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A Step in the Right Direction: FG’s N110bn Medical School Upgrade Is a Timely Response to the Japa Crisis

In a bold and much-needed move, the Federal Government of Nigeria has approved a N110 billion invest…

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Now Is the Time: UNICEF Urges Bold Action to Strengthen Routine Immunisation as Polio Resurfaces in Lagos

UNICEF is sounding the alarm, and it’s a call that demands more than passive listening — it demands …

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Why Is the Federal Government Not Acting Faster on WHO, Gavi's Warning About Vaccine-Preventable Diseases?

With rising cases of vaccine-preventable diseases globally, one wonders: Is Nigeria prepared for wha…

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Shocking Death in Abuja: Could This Simple Rule Have Saved a Pregnant Woman’s Life?

In a tragic turn of events, Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, has launched …

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Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome: Rare, Deadly—and Demanding More Attention

In the often-overlooked corners of psychiatric care, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) continues…

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Yobe’s Teaching Hospital Accreditation: A Win for Healthcare—If We Build on It

In what could be a game-changing moment for healthcare in Yobe State, the Yobe State University Teac…

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Vaccines Have Saved 154 Million Lives—But Africa Must Not Be Left Behind

Absolutely! Here's a suggestive opinion-style rewrite of the piece that blends factual information w…

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A Promising Step: Why Nigeria’s Pharmaceutical Academy Must Be More Than Just a Memorandum

It’s refreshing to see the Federal Government finally making deliberate moves to address one of Nige…

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JAPA: Why Nigeria Must Act Fast to Keep Its Health Workers at Home

The mass departure of Nigerian doctors, nurses, and healthcare professionals — now widely known as t…

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JAPA: How Government Policies and Broken Promises Fuel the Flight of Nigerian Health Workers

Nigeria’s health sector is facing a slow-burning crisis that is finally too obvious to ignore. Hospi…

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Checking the Mass Exodus of Nigerian Doctors: A National Imperative, Not an Option

It is nothing short of heartbreaking to watch Nigeria, once a beacon of promise for medical talent i…

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BCG Vaccine Remains a Vital Shield for Children Against Severe Tuberculosis, WHO Reaffirms

In the ongoing global battle against tuberculosis (TB), the World Health Organisation (WHO) has unde…

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WHO Unveils Global Guidelines to Transform Meningitis Diagnosis, Treatment, and Care

In a major step toward tackling one of the world’s most aggressive and life-threatening infections, …

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Finally, Nigeria Takes a Bold Step Toward Better Malaria Diagnosis, But Will It Be Enough?

In what could be a long-overdue turning point in Nigeria’s battle against malaria, the Medical Labor…

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Lassa Fever Is Still Killing Nigerians—Why Are We Not Outraged?

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed what many feared: Lassa f…

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Nigeria's Alarming Brain Drain: Over 14,800 Nurses and Midwives Now in the UK – When Will It End?

In what many are calling a crisis for Nigeria’s already fragile healthcare system, a staggering 14,8…

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Africa Is Saving More Mothers and Babies—But “Progress” Isn’t Enough

Maternal and newborn deaths are declining in Africa. And yes, that’s worth acknowledging. But let’s …

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Is It Time Nigeria Faced the Truth About Lung Cancer?

Lung cancer is silently and tragically killing thousands of Nigerians every year. But must it conti…

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Rumours or Reality? National Hospital Breaks Silence on Alleged Sacking of Consultant Physicians

The management of the National Hospital Abuja has debunked widespread reports claiming that several …

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Shocking Health Sector Scandal: Nigerian Officials Allegedly Paid for Same Hospital Project 5 Times – ICPC Reveals

In a startling revelation that highlights the deep-rooted corruption plaguing Nigeria's health secto…

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