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Health

February 11, 2025

HIV/AIDS cases to jump six times in Nigeria, other African countries after Trump cuts, UN warns

“We will see a surge in this disease,” Ms Byanyima said, speaking from Uganda.

HIV PATIENTS used to illustrate the story
February 11, 2025

UNICEF delivers three million bottles of supplements to boost maternal health in Nigeria

However, with 12 million pregnancies annually, more efforts are needed to scale up MMS availability.

Nigerian pregnant women
February 10, 2025

IBEDC will reconnect UCH soon: Power Minister

Following the energy separation plan, Mr Adelabu said UCH’s electricity bill would be reduced to one-third of its current cost.

UCH Ibadan, IBEDC
February 10, 2025

Medical students protest over 106 days of power outage in UCH Ibadan

The students expressed their grievances, saying they were tired of the over 100-day power outage at UCH.

Medical students protest
February 10, 2025

Anambra govt to launch second round of immunisation on February 14

Mr Uliagbafusi emphasised the importance of routine immunisation in reducing morbidity and mortality among children under five, helping to secure their long-term health.

Polio immunisation
February 10, 2025

OAUTHC performs 55 cancer surgeries

Mr Alatise stated that about 100 patients were still attending the clinic while undergoing chemotherapy and waiting for surgery in the facility.

Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex
February 10, 2025

Renal Failure: Yobe govt deploys researchers to affected communities

The Yobe government has deployed 50 health experts to investigate the root causes of the alarming cases of kidney failure in some parts of the state.

Yobe State University, Damaturu
February 9, 2025

Lassa fever death toll rises to 53 amid decline in cases

The centre, however, reported that the death toll from Lassa fever continued to climb, reaching 53 fatalities nationwide.

Lassa-fever
February 9, 2025

UNICEF urges Kano leaders to support children’s routine immunisation against preventable diseases  

Mr Abdulsalam stressed the vital role of local government chairmen and traditional leaders as key partners in efforts to increase vaccine coverage and protect children.

UNICEF
February 8, 2025

Japa: Raising doctors’ retirement age will curb brain drain in health sector, says NMA

President Bola Tinubu recently approved 65 years as the new retirement age for doctors and other healthcare workers. 

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