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Health

September 18, 2025

NDLEA hands over 450,000 seized pregabalin capsules to NAFDAC in Kano

The NAFDAC boss said the swift action of NDLEA had prevented the harmful substances from reaching unsuspecting citizens

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September 17, 2025

Kwara, partners unite to eliminate infectious diseases

He said infectious diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, syphilis, and malaria continue to pose serious challenges in the state.

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq
September 17, 2025

Yobe commits N400 million to child nutrition, to approve six-month maternity leave

He pledged continued collaboration with CS-SUNN to strengthen state nutrition policies.

Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe
September 17, 2025

NCS seeks NHIA coverage for cardiovascular diseases to ease patients’ burden

Ms Kyari stressed the need for Nigeria to keep pace with global advancements in cardiovascular medicine

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September 16, 2025

Delta assembly approves transfer of General Hospital Otu-Urdu to FG

The aim is to enable the Federal Ministry of Health to convert and upgrade the General Hospital in Udu Local Government to a Federal Medical Centre.

General Hospital Otu-Urdu
September 16, 2025

Edo deputy gov challenges medical lab scientists on vaccine production

The deputy governor stated that it was disturbing that Nigeria still lacked a vaccine manufacturing company, despite its pressing health challenges.

DENNIS IDAHOSA
September 16, 2025

Lassa Fever: Nigeria records surge in cases; deaths hit 162 in August

The NCDC, via its official website, on Tuesday reported 10 new confirmed cases in week 35 alone, up from three in the previous week.

Lassa-fever
September 16, 2025

Japa: Akwa Ibom declares two medical doctors wanted for absconding after eight-year training

Mr John said that both doctors left their duty post for greener pastures without first serving the state to cover the cost of their training.

Gov. Umo Eno
September 16, 2025

Ogun government urges elders to avoid self-medication

“Self-medication is dangerous to health; elderly persons are advised to avoid it,” the head of service, Kehinde Onasanya, said in a statement.

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September 16, 2025

Abia revives sanitary inspection, launches tree campaign

The Abia government says the revived sanitary inspection of compounds is not for taxation or punishment but to ensure residents maintain clean surroundings.

Governor Alex Otti