Health
WHO: Passive tobacco linked to 1.3 million deaths per year
WHO’s Global Tobacco Epidemic 2025 report reveals 1.3 million people die yearly from second-hand smoke, urging stronger global tobacco control...
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Cross River integrates HIV response with state health insurance
Cross River integrates HIV response with health insurance to support vulnerable groups, reduce cost, and build a sustainable healthcare structure...
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Doctors urge Sanwo-Olu to raise retirement age to 65 as health crisis worsens
NMA Lagos urges Governor Sanwo-Olu to raise doctors’ retirement age to 65, warning of healthcare collapse amid doctor shortage and...
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Nigeria begins health workforce migration policy with housing scheme
Nigeria begins implementing its health workforce migration policy with housing schemes and salary reviews to curb the Japa exodus and...
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Adekunle Gold launches ‘5 star care’ health scheme for sickle cell warriors
In commemoration of World Sickle Cell Day, Adekunle Gold unveils '5 Star Care,' a free healthcare insurance scheme for 1,000...
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UNICEF calls for urgent action as polio variant detected in Kano State
UNICEF expresses concern over the detection of a polio virus variant in four Kano LGAs, urging intensified vaccination campaigns and...
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DCL Laboratory partners with NHEA to sponsor prestigious healthcare awards
DCL Laboratory Products Ltd. has announced a three-year partnership with the Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award (NHEA), becoming the title sponsor...
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Child labour 2024 statistics reveal 138 million still affected, despite global progress
New UN and ILO report shows 138 million children in child labour in 2024, including 54 million in hazardous work....
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Mpox upsurge remains public health emergency, says WHO
The World Health Organisation has confirmed that the ongoing mpox outbreak still meets the criteria for a Public Health Emergency...
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Lagos digital health records get major boost with Interswitch–UK partnership
Lagos digital health records boosts as healthcare gets a major upgrade as Interswitch partners with UK firm Patients Know Best...
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