Tag: #PublicHealth
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EDO GOVT CALLS FOR STRONGER MONITORING, AWARENESS OF PRIMARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES
The Edo State Government is pushing for stronger monitoring and public awareness of services offered at Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across the state. Speaking at a town hall meeting in Benin City, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Dr Andrew Iyamu, said many residents are unaware that some drugs and healthcare services at…
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HEAT WAVE LINKED TO RISING ANIMAL DISEASE CASES IN BAUCHI — VETERINARIAN
A Bauchi-based veterinarian, Dr Abubakar Tilde, says rising temperatures are contributing to increased cases of zoonotic diseases in the state. Speaking in Bauchi, the expert said more than 100 animals were treated at veterinary clinics across the metropolis in May 2026, with some illnesses linked to extreme weather conditions and transportation stress. Tilde explained that…
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WHO DECLARES EBOLA OUTBREAK IN DRC AND UGANDA A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. order spread, and uncertainty about the full scale of the outbreak involving the Bundibugyo strain of the virus. Health authorities have reported confirmed and suspected cases, including deaths,…
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NIGERI’S DIGITAL HEALTH GAP: PAPER RECORDS STILL DOMINATE WHILE SOME HOSPITALS GO FULLY DIGITAL
Nigeria’s healthcare system is experiencing an uneven shift from paper-based records to digital medical systems across public hospitals. At University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, and the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), patients still go through manual processes such as physical file movement, repeated registrations, and delays caused by missing or misplaced records. In contrast,…
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NYANYA RESIDENTS SOUND ALARM OVER “GROWING MOUNTAIN” OF REFUSE
Residents of Nyanya and Jikwoyi are raising serious concerns over a fast-growing roadside dump site, warning that the situation is now affecting their health, movement, and livelihoods. Locals say the foul odour has become a daily struggle—causing headaches, nausea, and sleepless nights, especially for children and the elderly. But it’s not just about the smell.…
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DON’T IGNORE THE SIGNS: EXPERT URGES EARLY TESTING FOR HEMOPHILIA
Lagos — A leading hematologist, Titi Adeyemo, is urging Nigerians to take unusual bleeding seriously and seek early diagnosis for Hemophilia to improve survival and quality of life. She warned that many cases go undetected, leading to severe complications—or even death—despite modern treatments that can help patients live near-normal lives. According to her, symptoms like…
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SMOKE COSTS TOO LITTLE: CISLAC PUSHES FOR HIGHER TOBACCO TAXES
Katsina — Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) is calling on the Federal Government to hike tobacco taxes, arguing that low prices are fuelling widespread smoking—especially among youths and low-income groups. Executive Director Auwal Rafsanjani said higher taxes would push up prices and cut consumption, describing taxation as one of the most effective tools to…
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WATER AT LAST: SFH BOREHOLE ENDS YEARS OF SCARCITY IN EDO COMMUNITY
Ekpoma — Relief has come to Ikekogbe community in Edo as Society for Family Health (SFH) commissioned a motorised borehole, ending years of water scarcity and health risks. The project, funded by Procter & Gamble under the WASH for Healthy Lives initiative, is expected to curb diseases like cholera and typhoid linked to contaminated water.…
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NESREA SHUTS DOWN 30 ABUJA SITES IN ENVIRONMENT CRACKDOWN
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency has sealed 30 construction sites across Abuja over violations of environmental laws. Affected sites include firms like Primgate Reality and XTadok Nigeria Limited in Wuye, and Samdus Limited in Asokoro. According to DG Innocent Barikor, the crackdown followed inspections that exposed poor compliance—especially failure to provide proper…
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END MALARIA NOW! EXPERT URGES STATES TO SHOW REAL COMMITMENT
A leading malaria expert, Wellington Oyibo, is calling on state governments to step up efforts and show stronger political commitment to eliminate malaria across Nigeria. Speaking to mark World Malaria Day 2026, Oyibo said progress in states like Lagos State—where malaria prevalence is now around 5%—proves that elimination is possible with the right leadership and…
