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Health

July 10, 2025

Nurses, midwives tackle quacks, illegal training institutions

The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria says it is implementing effective measures to curb quackery and the proliferation of illegal training institutions.

Nurses
July 10, 2025

Tinubu’s govt urged to address academic manpower shortage

Nosa Orhue, president of the association, made the appeal in a communiqué, following the association’s National Executive Council meeting.

Nigerian Association of Medical and Dental Academics
July 9, 2025

Ikoyi-Obalende LCDA inaugurates PHC named after Remi Tinubu

She said the project aligned with the present administration’s agenda. 

Her Excellency, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu
July 9, 2025

Plateau assembly pledges support for better healthcare

The Plateau House of Assembly states that the legislative arm of the state is committed to enacting laws that will enhance the healthcare delivery system.

Plateau State House of Assembly
July 9, 2025

Africa CDC launches framework to tackle health impact of climate change

“This framework represents a pivotal step in the Africa CDC’s mission to safeguard public health,” said the CDC chief.

Africa CDC
July 9, 2025

NAFDAC busts Lagos firm dealing in N1 billion fake chemicals, expired food flavours

“If an expired chemical is used, it is impossible to get a safe or effective final product, making it a serious health risk,” Mr Iluyomade stated.

July 9, 2025

South Sudan’s longest cholera outbreak enters critical stage: WHO

Agencies estimate that they will need $1.69 billion, of which they have only received $368 million, to address the many intersecting humanitarian needs in the country.

South Sudan crisis
July 8, 2025

Malnutrition: Red Cross urges northern govs to declare state of emergency in health sector

Aminu Abdullahi, the acting director of healthcare at NRCS, stated that malnutrition remained one of the most underreported health issues in the country.

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July 8, 2025

Ondo doctors declare three-day warning strike over alleged unpaid salary, allowances 

The doctors stated that they could no longer continue to work under difficult conditions.

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa
July 8, 2025

Experts seek sanctions against promoters of public health misinformation

Ms Ho warned that the absence of accountability enabled the continued spread of harmful narratives.

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