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Lassa Fever Killed 215 Nigerians in 2025 — NCDC

The Nigeria Nigerian Centre for Disease Control and  Prevention(NCDC), says Lassa fever  claimed 215 lives across the country in 2025, with the case...

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Resident Doctors Call Off Strike to Allow Further Negotiations

The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) has suspended its planned nationwide strike, which was scheduled to begin on Monday, January 12, 2026. The...

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Nigeria Not Affected by Nestlé Infant Formula Recall — NAFDAC Assures Parents

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)on Monday reassured  Nigerians that all Nestlé Infant Formulae currently approved for marketing...

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Lagos Govt Orders Probe Into Alleged Negligence in Death of Chimamanda Adichie’s Son

The Lagos State Government has directed a probe into alleged medical negligence surrounding the death of Nkanu Nnamdi, the 21-month-old son of celebrated...

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US Commits $2.1bn as Nigeria, America Seal Landmark Bilateral Health MOU

The Federal Government has signed a five-year, $5.1 billion bilateral health cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the United States, under which the...

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Stop Misusing Antibiotics, NAFDAC Warns Nigerians

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, (NAFDAC),  has warned Nigerians against the continued misuse and overuse of...

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World AIDS Day 2025: Overcoming Disruption, Transforming AIDS Response

BY PATIENCE OLAJIDE—Today, in the World Health Organization (WHO) is joining partners and communities around the globe to commemorate World AIDS Day 2025...

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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...