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Health

February 3, 2025

Borno govt enrols 97,000 persons in health insurance scheme

The agency also disbursed over N1.2 billion to primary healthcare facilities in the last three years.

Babagana Umara Zulum
February 3, 2025

Unlike Nigeria’s 86%, South Africa only receives 17% of HIV/AIDS funding from U.S., Ramaphosa hits back at Trump

Except for PEPFAR aid, “which constitutes 17%” of South Africa’s HIV/AIDS programme, “there is no other funding that is received” from the U.S.,” said Mr Ramaphosa.

February 2, 2025

NCDC places Nigeria on high alert as Ebola outbreak hits Uganda

He reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to strengthening surveillance and response efforts across the country.

Ebola Patients
February 2, 2025

Lassa Fever: 39 deaths recorded in January despite drop in cases, says NCDC

NCDC said that despite the decline in weekly cases, the cumulative number of confirmed cases for 2025 has risen to 214.

Lassa-fever
February 2, 2025

Cholera: NOA sensitises Bayelsa residents to curb spread

The statewide sensitisation followed confirmation of the outbreak by Seiyefa Brisibe, the State’s Commissioner for Health.

National Orientation Agency (NOA)
February 2, 2025

Patients beg govt to repair X-ray machine at Katsina hospital

A worker in the hospital said that N3 million was needed to repair the machine.

Governor Dikko Radda
February 1, 2025

Resident doctors beg FG to pay outstanding training funds

Mr Tope-Zenith said NEC had urged governors to prioritise the welfare of doctors in state-owned hospitals.

Doctors (Photo credit: Guardian)
February 1, 2025

UNFPA to focus on preventing GBV, maternal deaths in Lake Chad

The UNFPA’s envoy said his agency was working toward expanding women’s access to quality maternal healthcare.

UN Population Fund (UNFPA)
February 1, 2025

NITR DG seeks improved funding to tackle neglected tropical diseases

Mr Karo said that the event was aimed at sensitising the public to NTDs and the ways to fight them.

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February 1, 2025

Lagos inaugurates newly renovated primary health centre in Agege

Ms Bankole urged the residents of Agege to make use of the newly renovated facility.

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