Category: Health
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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…
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UNAIDS: THE WORLD CAN STILL END AIDS BY 2030—BUT FUNDING IS CRITICAL
UNAIDS: THE WORLD CAN STILL END AIDS BY 2030—BUT FUNDING IS CRITICAL Ending AIDS by 2030 is within reach—if the world acts fast, united, and with enough resources. Winnie Byanyima, UNAIDS Executive Director, says despite setbacks and funding shortfalls, there’s still hope to transform the HIV crisis into a success story. Seven sub-Saharan countries have…
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UNICEF URGES KEBBI ASSEMBLY TO PASS CHILD PROTECTION ACT AND CHILD BENEFIT ALLOWANCE
UNICEF URGES KEBBI ASSEMBLY TO PASS CHILD PROTECTION ACT AND CHILD BENEFIT ALLOWANCE UNICEF calls on Kebbi lawmakers to fast-track the Child Protection Act and introduce child benefit allowances to boost education, healthcare, and welfare for vulnerable kids. During a visit to the Kebbi House of Assembly, UNICEF’s Michael Juma highlighted the urgent need for…
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UNEP WARNS: FLOODS COULD UNLEASH LONG-BURIED TOXIC CHEMICALS
UNEP WARNS: FLOODS COULD UNLEASH LONG-BURIED TOXIC CHEMICALS Climate change isn’t just bringing more floods—it’s threatening to dig up toxic chemicals buried decades ago, putting millions at risk. The latest UNEP Frontiers 2025 report sounds the alarm: as floods become more frequent and severe, they can stir up sediments and debris, releasing hazardous chemicals into…
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TOMATO TANTRUM: LAGOS TURNS TO PALM KERNEL & CUCUMBER TO SAVE STEW
TOMATO TANTRUM: LAGOS TURNS TO PALM KERNEL & CUCUMBER TO SAVE STEW Tomato prices in Lagos have gone from “just pricey” to “pay up or stew-less,” pushing residents to get creative in the kitchen. With a small basket costing up to N50,000, many are swapping fresh tomatoes for palm kernel stew (ofe akwu), tin tomatoes,…
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SUSPECTED DIPHTHERIA OUTBREAK CLAIMS 3 CHILDREN IN ZARIA
SUSPECTED DIPHTHERIA OUTBREAK CLAIMS 3 CHILDREN IN ZARIA A deadly diphtheria outbreak has struck Zaria, Kaduna, leaving three children dead and six others infected—sparking urgent calls for action amid vaccine shortages. The outbreak, ongoing since October 2024, is spreading fast, with victims showing severe symptoms like swollen necks and breathing difficulties. Despite emergency care, some…
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LASSA FEVER DEATHS SOAR: ONDO & BAUCHI AT THE EPICENTRE
LASSA FEVER DEATHS SOAR: ONDO & BAUCHI AT THE EPICENTRE Nigeria is facing a tough battle as Lassa fever claims 145 lives this year, with Ondo and Bauchi states leading in fatalities. Over 780 people have tested positive amid nearly 6,000 suspected cases across 20 states.Ondo tops the list with 31% of infections, followed by…
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NANTMP CRACKS DOWN ON QUACKERY IN THE NORTH-EAST
NANTMP CRACKS DOWN ON QUACKERY IN THE NORTH-EAST No more shortcuts—NANTMP is raising the bar for traditional medicine in the North-East, making sure only the real professionals serve the public. The National Association of Nigerian Traditional Medicine Practitioners (NANTMP) is taking bold steps to stamp out quackery and boost professionalism. At their recent National Working…
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HOUSE ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE SUMMONS EHCON OVER ENVIRONMENTAL VIOLATIONS
HOUSE ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE SUMMONS EHCON OVER ENVIRONMENTAL VIOLATIONS The House of Representatives Committee on Environment has officially summoned the Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON) to appear on Tuesday, July 8, to address pressing environmental infractions and their handling of these issues.Chairman Mike Etaba emphasized that this move falls squarely within the Committee’s oversight role,…
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SFH LAUNCHES CHILD SPACING CAMPAIGN ACROSS KATSINA LGAs
SFH LAUNCHES CHILD SPACING CAMPAIGN ACROSS KATSINA LGAsThe Society for Family Health (SFH) has kicked off a campaign promoting healthy child spacing in all 34 LGAs of Katsina State. Speaking at a stakeholder meeting, SFH’s Folashade Olumeyan highlighted the project’s success since its September 2024 launch under the Delivering Innovation in Self-Care 2.0 (DISC 2.0)…
