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Health

January 30, 2025

UNAIDS welcomes U.S. decision to keep funding life-saving HIV treatment

Globally, 39.9 million people were living with HIV at the end of 2023.

HIV PATIENTS used to illustrate the story
January 30, 2025

Mkpuru mmiri: Gov Uzodimma warns about remodelled narcotic ‘strawberry quick’

“The drug is another form of crystal meth, which is popularly known as `mkpuru mmiri’, so we advise students to be on the alert,” said the Imo government.

Uzodimma; mkpuru mmiri
January 29, 2025

Kogi govt allocates N4 billion for malaria prevention

The governor commended the healthcare workers in the state for their efforts in improving healthcare outcomes in rural areas.

Usman Ododo
January 29, 2025

Kogi begins second phase of maternal newborn, child health week

According to him, the MNCHW is aimed at reducing morbidity and mortality rates in mothers and children under five years old in Nigeria.

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo
January 29, 2025

Aba Cemetery Market, haven for Africa’s largest cartel manufacturing fake wines, other beverages, shut down: NAFDAC

“The estimated value of products mopped up during the December 15, 2024, operation is N5 billion,” said the NAFDAC chief.

Governor Otti; Aba Cemetery Market and drinks
January 28, 2025

Ondo govt., World Bank to revamp primary healthcare system with N13 billion

Mr Phillip added that the state government had concluded recruitment of medical officers and nurses, adding that other medical personnel would follow.

Lucky Aiyedatiwa
January 28, 2025

280-bed space for Ojo general hospital ready by December: Sanwo-Olu

Mr Sanwo-Olu described the project as an end-to-end healthcare facility equipped with modern amenities

Babajide Sanwo-Olu
January 28, 2025
Isaac Adewole
January 27, 2025

FG presents 21 patent certificates to Nigerian researchers, institutions, innovators

He called on other agencies to emulate NOTAP by creating an enabling environment for inventors to thrive.

Uche Nnaji
January 27, 2025

Seven infected as Benue govt confirms rabies outbreak in two LGAs

The DG explained that seven persons were bitten by the two dogs, and the government has commenced contact tracing to identify those involved.

Rabies