Category: Health
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1,000 KATSINA RESIDENTS GET FREE EYE SURGERIES, GOVT PROBES MISCONDUCT CLAIM
Life-changing surgeries restore sight for hundreds, as authorities launch probe into alleged staff misconduct. The Katsina State Government has successfully conducted free eye surgeries for over 1,000 less-privileged patients, offering renewed hope and improved vision through a medical outreach supported by the Darrul Imara Charity Foundation and Endowment, Kano. The exercise, which marked the second…
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YOUTH AT RISK: STUDY EXPOSES GAPS IN NIGERIA’S NICOTINE LAWS
Vapes, pouches, heated tobacco—Nigeria’s youth are being targeted online! A new report by Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) reveals alarming exposure of Nigerian youths to e-cigarettes, nicotine pouches, and heated tobacco products. CAPPA Executive Director Oluwafemi Akinbode warns that outdated tobacco laws leave new nicotine products largely unregulated, allowing aggressive online marketing and…
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BAUCHI GOV COMMITS TO HEALTHCARE & GENDER EQUALITY
Bauchi strengthens its push for healthier, fairer communities! Governor Bala Mohammed has reaffirmed Bauchi State’s dedication to quality healthcare, gender equality, and social protection, during a visit from UNICEF and Global Affairs Canada. He highlighted programs that have already benefited over 16,000 people through youth entrepreneurship, women empowerment, and nutrition initiatives. The governor noted boosts…
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1.5 MILLION ENUGU CHILDREN VACCINATED IN ONE WEEK — GOVT PUSHES FOR ZERO MEASLES, ZERO RUBELLA
In just seven days, Enugu has reached 68% of its 2.2 million target — but officials say the job isn’t done yet. The Enugu State Government says more than 1.5 million children have received the measles-rubella vaccine within one week of its statewide immunisation campaign — a milestone officials describe as unprecedented. Executive Secretary of…
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NAS MEDICAL OUTREACH SET TO TOUCH 1,500 LIVES IN ENUGU COMMUNITY
Free healthcare brings relief, hope to Owo residents No fewer than 1,500 residents of Owo Community in Nkanu East LGA, Enugu State, are benefiting from a free medical outreach organised by the National Association of Seadogs (NAS). The NAS Vice President (Enugu Branch), Dr. Ogbodo Okechukwu, said the community was selected because of its high…
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FGM VIOLATES RIGHTS, JEOPARDISES GIRLS’ FUTURE – MRS. SOLUDO
“Silence fuels harm; action can save a generation” Dr. Nonye Soludo, wife of the Anambra Governor and founder of the Healthy Living Initiative, has condemned Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) as a violation of girls’ and women’s rights, calling it a harmful practice with lifelong physical and psychological consequences. Speaking on the International Day of Zero…
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WASTE CRISIS: WIKE GIVES CONTRACTORS 3-DAY ULTIMATUM TO CLEAR ABUJA SATELLITE TOWNS
Refuse piles no more! FCT residents demand action, and Wike delivers a hard deadline. The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has ordered contractors to clear garbage across Abuja’s satellite towns within three days or face contract termination. The directive came after Wike inspected roads in Karu, Bwari, Kubwa, and the Apo–Karshi corridor on Friday, where he…
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EXPERTS WARN: FGM STILL A DEADLY THREAT, URGE URGENT ACTION
FGM is not culture—it’s violence. Experts say Nigeria must act now to protect girls. Health and public health experts have raised the alarm over Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), highlighting its devastating health, psychological, and social consequences, and calling for immediate action to stop the practice. Speaking ahead of the 2026 International Day of Zero Tolerance…
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NGSF DRAWS THE LINE: FGM MUST END
No excuses, no traditions to hide behind — Nigeria’s governors’ spouses say the time to end FGM is now. The Nigeria Governors’ Spouses’ Forum (NGSF) has renewed its push for the total eradication of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), describing the practice as a clear violation of human rights and a serious public health and development…
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ZERO TOLERANCE DAY: NGO VOWS TO STEP UP COMMUNITY FIGHT AGAINST FGM
From grassroots action to global advocacy, WAVE Foundation Africa says ending FGM must start in communities—and start now. Marking the 2026 International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), WAVE Foundation Africa has renewed its commitment to scale up community-led prevention, strengthen survivor support, and link grassroots realities with global advocacy to end…
