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Cardiovascular Diseases in Nigeria: Addressing Key Drivers, Prevention Strategies, and Biomedical Research Priorities for National Action

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) have emerged as a growing epidemic in Nigeria, accounting for an estimated 10% mortality rates annually according to the WHO...

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Lifeline For Cancer Patients Of Abuja Hospital As NNPC JV Gifts $300,000 To Sustain Their Treatment

A major lifeline has come the way of cancer patients in Abuja as the NNPC/Renaissance Joint Venture donated $300,000 to them at the...

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UNAID Says Nigeria Records 55% Drop In Condom Distribution

The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS on Tuesday disclosed that condom distribution in Nigeria fell by 55 per cent over the past...

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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...