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AIICO Deepens Fight Against Malaria Through Community Outreach

AIICO Insurance Plc has reiterated its dedication to enhancing healthcare standards and fostering lasting social progress through its involvement in a widespread malaria...

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Discovery Health Rebrands, Retains Leadway Partnership

BY NKECHI NAECHE -ESEZOBOR—Discovery Health has rebranded its employer health insurance arm, Vitality Health International (Africa), as Discovery Health – Global Health Solutions,...

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NCDC Confirms Isolated COVID-19 Case in Cross River, Says No Sign of Spread

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported one confirmed case of COVID-19 in Cross River State, noting that there...

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NAFDAC Warns Nigerians Against Excessive Salt Intake, Moves to Regulate Sodium in Packaged Foods

The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye has cautioned Nigerians against excessive...

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FG Moves to Acquire Emergency Medical Helicopter, Says Pate

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the acquisition of an emergency medical helicopter to respond to healthcare emergencies across the country. The Coordinating...

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2026 WHD: FG, Partners Push Science, Collaboration to Strengthen Healthcare

The Federal Government has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to building a stronger healthcare system through science, collaboration, and evidence-based policymaking as the country joins...

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Lagos Reintroduces Monthly Environmental Sanitation Exercise

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Saturday, announced the re-introduction of the Monthly Environmental Sanitation in the State. The Governor said the exercise...

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Saving Lives, Restoring Families: JOF Launches in Lagos

BY NKECHI NAECHE -ESEZOBOR—For many Nigerian couples, the dream of starting a family can feel like an uphill battle. Infertility struggles and the...