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According to a survey, four out of ten HIV-positive people in Lagos are unaware

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According to a survey, four out of ten HIV-positive people in Lagos are unaware

Chief Reporter November 5, 2026 0

The poll, a population-based HIV survey in Lagos State, found that 41.7 per cent of those living...

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A six-month prison sentence for hospitals that refuse emergency care is proposed by the Senate.

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A six-month prison sentence for hospitals that refuse emergency care is proposed by the Senate.

Chief Reporter November 5, 2026 0

The Senate has passed a bill proposing to make it mandatory for public and private hospitals across...

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According to the UN, Nigeria is responsible for 25% of maternal fatalities worldwide.

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According to the UN, Nigeria is responsible for 25% of maternal fatalities worldwide.

Chief Reporter November 5, 2026 0

The United Nations has once again expressed worry over the burden of maternal mortality in Nigeria, saying...

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Nigeria is on high alert as tens of thousands of deaths could result from the Super El Niño Heatwave.

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Nigeria is on high alert as tens of thousands of deaths could result from the Super El Niño Heatwave.

Chief Reporter October 30, 2026 0

Nigeria is facing a serious public health warning as a severe “super El Niño” phenomenon drives temperatures...

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The NUJ Osun Council holds an annual health walk for journalists to commemorate its 35th anniversary.

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The NUJ Osun Council holds an annual health walk for journalists to commemorate its 35th anniversary.

Chief Reporter October 28, 2026 0

The Health Walk Committee of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Osun State Council will on Thursday...

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Customised mRNA Vaccine Cuts for Cancer Risk of Melanoma Recurrence by 42%

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Customised mRNA Vaccine Cuts for Cancer Risk of Melanoma Recurrence by 42%

Chief Reporter October 27, 2026 0

A tailored mRNA cancer vaccine shows early promise in decreasing the likelihood of melanoma returning after surgery,...

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Ebola epidemic: The health minister advises political parties to proceed with their election campaigns.

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Ebola epidemic: The health minister advises political parties to proceed with their election campaigns.

Chief Reporter October 23, 2026 0

Following Nigeria’s confirmation of a case of imported Ebola virus disease, the Minister of Health and Social...

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Uganda criticises the Nigerian government over claims, saying there is no Ebola outbreak in their nation.

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Uganda criticises the Nigerian government over claims, saying there is no Ebola outbreak in their nation.

Chief Reporter October 22, 2026 0

Uganda’s Ministry of Health has dismissed concerns that an Ebola outbreak is underway in the country after...

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According to an expert, Nigeria registers 9,000 cases of end-stage renal failure per month.

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According to an expert, Nigeria registers 9,000 cases of end-stage renal failure per month.

Chief Reporter October 20, 2026 0

Dr Charles Ugwuanyi, Consultant Neurosurgeon and Chief Executive Officer of Wellington Neurology and Neurosurgery Hospital, Abuja, has...

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How many snakebite victims cost the government ₦160 million in Benue IDPs?

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How many snakebite victims cost the government ₦160 million in Benue IDPs?

Chief Reporter October 19, 2026 0

The sum of almost N160 million spent on snakebites among internally displaced persons in Benue State in...

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