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Health

February 16, 2025

Lassa fever claims 13 lives in Edo

Mr Ojeifo noted that since the outbreak of Lassa fever was declared on December 30, 2024, the state had recorded 83 confirmed cases out of 378 suspected cases.

Lassa-fever
February 16, 2025

NAFDAC evacuates 140 tonnes of expired drugs in Aba to Anambra

Mr Madubuata expressed hope that the police would apprehend the suspects to face prosecution.

NAFDAC
February 16, 2025

Stakeholders advocate free treatment of childhood cancer in public hospitals

The stakeholders said that if treatment for childhood cancer was made free in all government hospitals, such burden would be reduced on parents.

Cancer symbol used to illustrate the story
February 15, 2025

Kwara govt. trains health workers to reduce maternal, child mortality

Amina El-Imam, Kwara Commissioner for Health, said the training aimed to build the capacity of the members’ efforts to reduce maternal mortality rates.

AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq
February 15, 2025

Children constitute 7.2% of annual cancer cases in Nigeria: Official

Regarding government response to childhood cancer, the national coordinator said efforts were in place to include it in the Cancer Health Fund.

Image used to illustrate cancer
February 15, 2025

Yobe govt. recruits 42 community nurses

He said that Mr Machina had congratulated the nurses and charged them to reciprocate by being dedicated to their duties.

Yobe Governor Mai Mala-Buni
February 14, 2025

Israel to deepen collaboration with Nigeria in healthcare services

The Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, disclosed this in Abuja against the backdrop of the Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary symposium.

Michael Freeman, Israeli ambassador to Nigeria
February 14, 2025

Anambra health worker suspended over refusal to attend to pregnant woman

Mr Obidike said the panel found that Ms Ezeihejiofor refused to examine the pregnant woman or provide a referral letter when she visited the centre.

Anambra governor, Charles Soludo [Credit: Twitter/Soludo]
February 13, 2025

Kwara awards N5 billion contracts for upgrade of 70 PHC

Ms Elelu warned that any contractor found wanting would have his contract terminated immediately.

Kwara State
February 13, 2025

Scientists make progress in non-toxic cancer treatment research

Clinical trials with participating cancer patients are estimated to begin in 2027.

Scientists working on cancer treatment