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Sanwo-Olu Opens N60m Holding Bay at LASUTH For COVID-19 Cases

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, yesterday, commissioned a N60 million self-contained 20-bed…

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Kogi, NPHCDA To Immunise 1.6m Children For Measles, Meningitis

Kogi State Government, in conjunction with National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA),…

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Makinde Launches ‘T’omo T’iya’ Initiative To Reduce Maternal, Neonatal Mortality Rate

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, yesterday, launched the ‘T’omo T’ìya’ (child and mother) initiative…

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UNICEF Urges Govts To Prioritise Education In COVID-19 Recovery Plans

The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), yesterday, urged the Federal Go…

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COVID-19: NCDC Records 118 Infections, Discharges 357 Patients Tuesday

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has successfully treated and discharged 357 patients, …

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N13.2bn Healthcare Fund: 30 States Yet To Disburse To PHCs — NPHCDA

The National Primary Healthcare Development Agency says the N13.2bn received by its gateway of the B…

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Cardiac Community Organizes Heart Dialogue to Stress the Importance of a Healthy Lifestyle

Cardiac community, a not for profit organization increasing awareness of cardiovascular disease and …

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Kogi Doctors Lament Non-Implementation Of CONMESS

Medical doctors in Kogi State have expressed their disappointment over the failure of the state gove…

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Ishaku Reiterates Commitment To Health Sector

Governor Darius Dickson Ishaku of Taraba state has again reiterated his commitment to galvanize the …

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Ishaku Reiterates Commitment To Health Sector

Governor Darius Dickson Ishaku of Taraba state has again reiterated his commitment to galvanize the …

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Over 1.7b People Require Urgent Treatment For NTDs Globally, Says Report

A report by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) and Ending Neglected Diseases (END) Fund has revea…

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Scientists Who Discovered Hepatitis C Virus Win Nobel Prize For Medicine

Americans Harvey J. Alter and Charles M. Rice and British-born scientist Michael Houghton jointly wo…

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WHO Calls For Action Against Rising ‘Pandemic Fatigue’

The World Health Organization warned European countries Tuesday about “pandemic fatigue” which it sa…

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ICN Says Disruption to Mental Health Services As A Result Of COVID-19 and Historic Underfunding Must Be Addressed Immediately

The World Health Organization’s (WHO) survey of mental health services during the pandemic has revea…

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COVID-19: Experts Urge Increased Efforts Against Nutrition Disruptions

Nutrition experts have called for policies and initiatives that will address worsening malnutrition …

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COVID-19: Nigerian Scientists Develop Faster, Cheaper Test Kits

Nigerian scientists have developed faster and cheaper test kits for COVID-19.Director-General, Niger…

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White House Press Secretary Tests Positive For COVID-19

White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany announced on Monday that she has tested positive for th…

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Experts Say Africa Must Scale-Up Malaria Protection For Pregnant Women

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic in sub-Saharan Africa, malaria – one of the world’s oldest diseases – i…

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NCDC Reports 120 New COVID-19 Cases, Total Now 59, 465

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 120 new coronavirus (COVID-19) infection…

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Seven Years After, Lagos Health Facility Still Under Construction

The building and the services it renders are in sharp contrast – The roof of the building is partial…

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