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Patients decry high cost of treatment as World Hypertension Day approaches
As the world prepares to mark World Hypertension Day, some Nigerians living with the condition have expressed concern over the rising cost of treatment, citing difficulties in…
Charles Awuzie Blames Global Health System Over Alexx Ekubo’s Reported Death
Public commentator and entrepreneur Charles Awuzie has reacted to reports of the death of Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo, describing the development as a failure of global healthcare systems…
FG, EU, WHO Launch €4.2m Health Programme in Nigeria
The Federal Government, in partnership with the European Union (EU) and the World Health Organisation (WHO), has launched a €4.2 million programme to strengthen Nigeria’s public health…
MSF Highlights Malaria–Malnutrition Link Among Children in Nigeria
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, has identified malaria as a major illness affecting malnourished children in Nigeria, underscoring…
Lagos Probe Finds No Link Between Vaccines, Twins’ Deaths
The Lagos State Government says investigations into the death of twin infants after routine immunisation at a primary healthcare centre have found no connection between…
COVID-19 Returns to Cross River as Authorities Confirm New Case, Urge Calm
The Cross River State Government has confirmed a new case of COVID-19 in the state, marking a fresh development years after the last reported infection.
The State Commissioner for Health,…
Fubara urges Rivers residents to prioritise eye health
Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers has urged residents of the state to give priority attention to their eye health through regular screening.
Fubara made the call in a message to…
WHO Supports Rollout of New HIV Prevention Drug in 9 Countries
The World Health Organization has supported nine countries to begin rolling out Lenacapavir, a long-acting medicine designed to prevent HIV infection among people at high risk…
Sudan declares end of 18-month cholera epidemic
Sudan has officially declared an end to its cholera epidemic after an 18-month outbreak, the Ministry of Health announced on Wednesday.
Montasir Mohamed Osman, head of the ministry’s…
Two new measles cases detected in New Zealand
Two new measles cases linked to overseas travel have been confirmed in Auckland, three weeks after New Zealand declared a previous outbreak.
In a statement on Tuesday, Health New Zealand…