Tag: #SaveLives
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GAZA HEALTHCARE CRISIS DEEPENS TWO WEEKS AFTER CEASEFIRE, WHO REPORTS
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that adequate healthcare is still severely lacking in the Gaza Strip nearly two weeks after the latest ceasefire. Despite the arrival of medical supplies and equipment long-blocked by border closures, only 14 of 36 hospitals and a fraction of health centres and treatment rooms are operational. WHO representative…
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EXPERT URGES NIGERIAN WOMEN TO PRIORITIZE EARLY DETECTION AND HEALTHY LIVING AGAINST BREAST CANCER
Dr. Samuel Otene, a Consultant Radiation and Clinical Oncologist, has called on Nigerian women to adopt lifestyle changes, perform regular self-examinations, and seek early medical help to improve breast cancer outcomes. Speaking at a workshop during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, he highlighted that late detection and limited access to screening contribute to Nigeria’s low survival…
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NCDC REPORTS 172 DEATHS FROM LASSA FEVER ACROSS 21 NIGERIAN STATES
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has recorded 172 deaths from Lassa fever in 21 states, with a rising Case Fatality Rate of 18.6% compared to 17% during the same period in 2024. The latest report for Week 40 (Sept. 29–Oct. 5) shows 924 confirmed cases and over 8,000 suspected ones spanning…
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NIGERIAN ARMY RESCUES 21 KIDNAPPED VICTIMS IN KWARA AND KOGI STATES
Brave Nigerian Army troops have successfully rescued 21 kidnapped victims in a major operation against bandits in Kwara and Kogi States. The victims, some held hostage for over four months, were freed through coordinated efforts between the 12 Brigade Lokoja and the 22 Armoured Brigade Ilorin as part of Operation FANSAN YAMA. Led by Major…
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UN SPECIAL ENVOY WARNS OF ROAD FATALITIES “SILENT PANDEMIC” IN NIGERIA
Hook: Jean Todt urges urgent action as FRSC ramps up efforts amid rising deaths on Nigerian roads. United Nations Road Safety Envoy Jean Todt called road deaths a global “silent pandemic” during his visit to Nigeria’s Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Abuja. Todt praised Nigeria’s progress but stressed the need to fully adopt the…
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TREAT FIRST, REPORT LATER: THE LESSON FROM SOMTOCHUKWU’S NEEDLESS DEATH
By Paulyn Owhievbie Ugbodaga The tragic death of Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, the vibrant young Arise News anchor, has once again exposed a grave fault line in Nigeria’s healthcare system: the reluctance to treat emergency cases involving gunshot wounds without first demanding identification or police clearance.According to reports, Somtochukwu was shot during a robbery in Abuja…
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TREAT FIRST, REPORT LATER: NIGERIA MUST STOP LETTING BUREAUCRACY KILL
The tragic death of Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a bright Arise News anchor, should outrage every Nigerian. Shot during a robbery in Abuja, she was rushed to hospital, but instead of urgent care, staff allegedly demanded identification before treatment. She died waiting.This is not the first time. Across Nigeria, accident victims and gunshot patients have been…
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WHO REJECTS CLAIMS LINKING PARACETAMOL OR VACCINES TO AUTISM
WHO warns misinformation on vaccines threatens global health gains. The WHO responded to President Trump’s autism remarks, saying evidence linking paracetamol in pregnancy to autism is inconsistent and vaccines do not cause autism. WHO highlights vaccines’ proven record in saving over 150 million lives, urging caution against misinformation that risks reversing decades of progress and…
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DEATH TOLL RISES TO FOUR IN LAGOS YABA BUILDING COLLAPSE
Rescue ongoing as tragedy strikes a three-storey building in Yaba, Lagos. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) confirmed that four people have died in the collapse of a three-storey building on Borno Street, Yaba. Four others were rescued, with search and rescue efforts continuing. Emergency teams including LASEMA and Lagos fire services remain on site…
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WORLD HEALTH ORG: 720,000+ DIE BY SUICIDE ANNUALLY, URGES SHIFT IN NARRATIVE
WHO calls for ending stigma and boosting mental health support to save lives worldwide. WHO reports over 720,000 suicides yearly, with most occurring in low- and middle-income countries. Suicide is the third leading cause of death among 15–29-year-olds, driven by crises, mental health issues, and social isolation. Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus urges breaking silence, fostering empathy,…
