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WHO pushes for 50% health tax hike on tobacco, alcohol, sugary drinks globally to curb chronic diseases
The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a new global initiative urging countries to increase real prices on tobacco, alcohol,...
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FG treats 30 million Nigerians with ivermectin in major push against tropical diseases
The Federal Government has announced major progress in the fight against Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), with approximately 30 million Nigerians...
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Nigeria needs $1 billion over five years to sustain immunization gains – NPHCDA
Nigeria requires one billion dollars over the next five years to sustain immunization gains, the Executive Director of the National...
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CCM Nigeria, National Assembly push for local funding to close over $100million gap in HIV, TB, malaria interventions
The Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) Nigeria for the Global Fund and the National Assembly have jointly called for increased domestic...
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National Hospital signs MoU with U.S. cancer center to boost research, clinical trials in Nigeria
The National Hospital, Abuja, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center at Virginia Commonwealth...
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Niger Governor declares state of emergency on general hospital Minna over dilapidated condition
Governor Mohammed Bago of Niger State has declared a state of emergency on the General Hospital Minna, citing the urgent...
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Without urgent action, Africa risks 40% surge in drug use – NDLEA chairman
Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa has warned that Africa could witness a...
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FG to begin 2024 audit of basic health fund in July to boost transparency in primary healthcare funding
The Federal Government has announced plans to begin the 2024 audit of the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) by...
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Over 50,000 Nigerians test positive for tuberculosis amid nationwide screening – Global Fund
No fewer than 50,000 Nigerians have tested positive for tuberculosis (TB) as a result of intensified screening efforts across the...
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NDLEA: 13.6% of Lagos secondary students have tried drugs, 6.9% are active users
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education, has revealed alarming statistics about...
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