Category: Health
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LAGOS GOVT URGES DOCTORS TO POSTPONE STRIKE AS TALKS CONTINUE
LAGOS GOVT URGES DOCTORS TO POSTPONE STRIKE AS TALKS CONTINUE The Lagos State Government is calling on doctors to hit pause on their three-day warning strike set for today, assuring that talks with the Medical Guild are still underway. They vow to address all grievances with urgency and keep healthcare running smoothly for Lagos’s 20…
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SURVIVORS UNITE: DICEY SCROGGINS FELLOWSHIP EMPOWERS CANCER CHAMPIONS ACROSS NIGERIA
Survivors Unite: Dicey Scroggins Fellowship Empowers Cancer Champions Across Nigeria From heartbreak to hope, cancer survivors from across Nigeria are stepping up as patient advocates, thanks to Project PINK BLUE and Psychological Trust Centre’s new Dicey Scroggins Fellowship. It’s not just a training—it’s a movement! Abuja witnessed a powerful gathering as cancer survivors from various…
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MSF REPORTS 74% INCREASE IN MALNOURISHED CHILDREN ADMITTED IN KEBBI
MSF REPORTS 74% INCREASE IN MALNOURISHED CHILDREN ADMITTED IN KEBBI Doctors Without Borders (MSF) reveals a sharp 74.1% rise in malnourished child admissions in Kebbi from January to June 2025, highlighting a worsening nutrition crisis. Dr. Hamza Bello warns August will be even tougher as facilities—already stretched thin and the only INGO providing such care…
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KUDAN LGA PROPOSES KADCHMA CARD AS REQUIREMENT FOR MARRIAGE TO BOOST HEALTHCARE ENROLMENT
KUDAN LGA PROPOSES KADCHMA CARD AS REQUIREMENT FOR MARRIAGE TO BOOST HEALTHCARE ENROLMENT Kudan Local Government Chairman Dauda Abba wants couples to present the Kaduna State Contributory Health Management Authority (KADCHMA) enrolment card before marriage to expand access to quality healthcare, especially maternal services. The move aims to increase enrollment, protect families from medical costs,…
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NEXT PANDEMIC IS INEVITABLE AND COMING SOON, WARNS UCL INFECTIOUS DISEASES EXPERT
NEXT PANDEMIC IS INEVITABLE AND COMING SOON, WARNS UCL INFECTIOUS DISEASES EXPERT Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar of University College London tells the UN ECOSOC that another pandemic will happen—and sooner than anyone wants—due to isolated global health systems and porous borders. He stresses that no country can stop a pandemic alone and calls for agile, equitable…
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UN WOMEN CALLS FOR MORE FUNDING TO EMPOWER WOMEN LIVING WITH HIV IN NIGERIA
UN WOMEN CALLS FOR MORE FUNDING TO EMPOWER WOMEN LIVING WITH HIV IN NIGERIA Acting UN Women rep Patience Ekeoba urges stronger domestic funding from government, private sector, and charities to support women living with HIV—boosting access to care, rights, and leadership opportunities. During an advocacy visit with ASWHAN Delta chapter to Delta State’s Women…
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BAUCHI EXPERT URGES WOMEN TO STAY HYDRATED DURING MENSTRUATION
BAUCHI EXPERT URGES WOMEN TO STAY HYDRATED DURING MENSTRUATION Bauchi’s gender officer, Mrs. Zuwaira Baba, stresses the importance of drinking plenty of water to ease menstrual discomfort and support healthy flow. At a PSI-Nigeria event, Baba explained that hydration reduces cramping and bloating by maintaining blood volume and circulation. Project Officer Gloria Obed added that…
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UNFPA: UNIVERSAL REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS KEY TO SUSTAINABLE SOCIETIES
UNFPA: UNIVERSAL REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS KEY TO SUSTAINABLE SOCIETIES At the 2025 World Population Day in Bauchi, UNFPA stressed that access to sexual and reproductive health is vital for building inclusive, thriving communities. Dr. Natalia Kanem’s message highlighted supporting individuals’ fertility choices and family-friendly policies like affordable childcare and flexible leave. Bauchi government also pledged to…
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LAGOS MEETS CAPE TOWN: TRADE TALKS HEAT UP AS PENSION DIALOGUE ROLLS IN ABUJA
Lagos Meets Cape Town: Trade Talks Heat Up as Pension Dialogue Rolls in Abuja On Wednesday, Lagos played host to a lively business networking seminar with a South African twist. Folashade-Ambrose Medebme, Commissioner of Lagos State’s Ministry of Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade, and Investment, teamed up with Ms. Sebo Lenyai, Acting Consul General of South Africa…
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KADIRI IKHANA CALLS IN: BRIGHT SPIRIT SHINES FROM IRRUA HOSPITAL!
KADIRI IKHANA CALLS IN: BRIGHT SPIRIT SHINES FROM IRRUA HOSPITAL! Just as the sun rose this morning, a special ring woke Dr. Segun Odegbami, MON — none other than Kadiri Ikhana, MON, calling in to say hello and share some hopeful news. Despite still sounding a bit weak (he’s recovering at Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital…
