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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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Hospital Negligence Investigation: Federal Medical Centre Abuja probes eight staff members
Federal Medical Centre Abuja is investigating eight staff, including four doctors, over alleged negligence captured in a viral video showing...
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Lassa Fever outbreak in Nigeria, 739 confirmed cases,141 deaths across 18 states
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control confirms 739 Lassa fever cases and 141 deaths across 18 states in 2025, with...
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NAFDAC issues urgent warning over banned Dove soap, deodorant products
NAFDAC has issued a public alert warning Nigerians about the circulation of certain Dove soap and deodorant products containing a...
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AMCE Abuja launches as Africa’s centre for world class medical care
AMCE Abuja, Africa’s first Medical Centre of Excellence, launches in Nigeria with 500-bed capacity, state-of-the-art tech, and a mission to...
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Far too small to tackle crises, Bill Gates warns Nigeria’s health spending
Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has warned that Nigeria's health spending is 'far too small' to address its extensive healthcare challenges...
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First Lady Oluremi Tinubu launches PECCiN, calls for unified front against cervical cancer
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu launched PECCiN, a partnership to eliminate cervical cancer in Nigeria by 2030, urging stakeholders, including development...
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Abia issues urgent diphtheria advisory amidst Imo outbreak
The Abia State Government has issued an urgent health advisory due to a diphtheria outbreak in neighbouring Imo State, urging...
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