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NACA Says Nigeria Meets Two Out Of Three 2030 Global HIV Targets

Indicating significant progress in the country’s response to the epidemic and its efforts to improve HIV prevention, testing and treatment, the National Agency...

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Expert Calls On Insurance Journalists To Prioritize Mental Health and Fight Burnout

‎From left: President Institute of Loss Adjusters of Nigeria Ikechukwu Udobi, presenting appreciation plaque to Dr. Babatunde Jesusina Chief Medical Director, Federal Polytechnic,...

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NCH Reduces HIV Testing Age To 14, Adopts New Sodium Reduction Regulations

As part of measures to strengthen prevention and early detection of major health risks, the National Council on Health (NCH) on Friday approved...

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Lassa Fever Death Toll Hits 177 as Nationwide Cases Rise to 966 in 10 Months

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention(NCDCP) on Thursday confirmed that Lassa fever death toll in Nigeria has jumped to 177. The...

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NNPC Ltd Launches Health Insurance Package for Retail Attendants Nationwide

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has upped the ante in its quest to advance workers’ welfare and improve quality of...

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28000 Newborn Babies Die Within 28 Days Of Life Due Prematurity, Pneumonia -Minister

At least 280,000 newborn babies die within the first 28 days of life due to the problems of prematurity in Nigeria. The country...

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NAFDAC Launches New Initiatives To Combat Maternal, Child Mortality, Malnutrition

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Tuesday launched three major health initiatives aimed at improving maternal, newborn,...

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Over 24m Persons Living With Diabetes In Africa, To Rise To 60m By 2050- WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that at least 24 million adults between the ages of 20 and 79 are living with...