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Health

February 5, 2025

Stay away from drugs, NAFDAC DG advises youths

Mrs Adeyeye said that 14.3 million Nigerians were confirmed as victims of drug abuse.

NAFDAC
February 5, 2025

FCTA leaving no one behind in fight against cancer: Minister

Mr Aliyu said that World Cancer Day was targeted at raising awareness, improving education, and catalysing joint action to prevent cancer.

FCTA
February 5, 2025

ASHWAN, stakeholders strategise against HIV/AIDS stigma

The Association of Women Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria says it is re-strategising to reduce stigmatisation against people living with the virus.

HIV PATIENTS used to illustrate the story
February 5, 2025

PPB seeks awareness of colorectal cancer

Project Pink Blue has urged the government to increase awareness of colorectal cancer to help prevent avoidable deaths.

U.S. hospital
February 4, 2025

North-Central commission will address infrastructural challenges: Sen. Mustapha

President Bola Tinubu had earlier on Tuesday signed the bill into law, officially establishing the NCDC.

Saliu Mustapha
February 4, 2025

FG launches $124 million cholera control initiative

Mr Pate highlighted the urgent need for a coordinated response to combat frequent cholera outbreaks across the country.

Cholera chart
February 4, 2025

DOJ fines USAID affiliate $3.1 million over fraud committed by Nigerian HIV/AIDS contractor Zenith Carex

Chemonics which did not immediately suspect foul play passed all the fraudulent bills to USAID for payment.

U.S Justice Department/USAID
February 4, 2025

Cancer not a death sentence, says expert

Ms Agana also lamented the high cost of cancer treatment, calling for a focus on prevention.

medical expert, Dr Veronica Agana
February 4, 2025

FG unveils health insurance for sickle cell, cancer patients

Mr Salako stressed that cancer care should not be limited to urban areas.

Sickle cell, cancer patients
February 4, 2025

Uganda’s Ebola case rises to three amid clinical trial of vaccine

The East African country announced an outbreak of Ebola in the capital, Kampala, with a single case, a nurse who died on January 29.

Uganda