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FG Assures Of Proper Sites Decommissioning To Safeguard Public Health
The Nigerian government says it will continue to ensure that projects sites are properly decommissioned for effective remediation strategies to safeguard the health of citizens as well as protecting biodiversity.
Nigeria’s Minister of…
Albanism: Community Leader Urges Action Against Rising Skin Cancer
As climate change continues to intensify, the growing exposure to ultraviolet (UV), radiation is emerging as a significant health risk for individuals with albinism, particularly in terms of skin cancer.
Lukman Jibril, a community leader…
Nigerian Paediatricians Call for Local Solutions to Combat Child Mortality
The 56th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Paediatric Association of Nigeria (PAN), has commenced in Gombe, highlighting the urgent need for localized solutions to tackle vaccine-preventable child mortality in the…
NAFDAC seals warehouse over expired products in Kaduna
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered and sealed off a warehouse in Kaduna for housing expired food and cosmetic products valued at N75 million.
Shaba Muhammed, Director of Investigation…
BUK trains 274 population health professionals
Bayero University Kano (BUK), has trained 274 health professionals from across Africa on population health, fostering regional expertise and collaboration.
Prof. Hadiza Galadanci, the institution’s Director of the Africa Centre of…
NMA, Oyo Govt partner to eradicate quackery
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Oyo state chapter, has reiterated its commitment to partner with the state government to eradicate quackery in the health sector.
The Chairman of the association, Dr Happy Adedapo, disclosed this…
Anthrax: FG Confirms Outbreak in Zamfara State
The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development wishes to officially notify the public of a confirmed outbreak of Anthrax in a farm in Zamfara State, North West Nigeria.
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WHO Regrets U.S. Intent to Withdraw from Organization
The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed regret over the announcement by the United States of America regarding its intent to withdraw from the global health body.
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Poor Renumeration Driving Health Workers From Nigeria- CMDs Tell Reps
Chief Medical Directors (CMDs) of Teaching Hospitals have raised alarm that, despite the federal government investment in health infrastructure, tertiary health hospitals are facing threats of becoming empty as doctors, nurses and other…
Group seeks collaboration to tackle waste management challenges
The Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAMN) has called for collaboration with residents for effective waste management in the country.
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