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Osun screens 4,126 market women, others for hypertension

In commemoration of World Hypertension Day, the Osun State Government has offered free hypertension screening to 4,126 residents—majorly targeting market women—across strategic locations in Osogbo. The health outreach, conducted at…

Esther May 19, 2025

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House of Representatives Orders Nationwide Mandatory Diphtheria Immunization to Curb Deadly Outbreak

In a decisive move to combat Nigeria’s escalating diphtheria crisis, the House of Representatives has directed the Federal Ministry of Health, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), and the…

Esther May 15, 2025

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Lassa Fever: Nigeria records 138 deaths, 717 confirmed cases across 15 states 

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed 717 cases of Lassa fever from 4,881 suspected infections reported between January 1 and May 4, 2025. This was…

Esther May 15, 2025

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FEC approves Medipool to supply essential healthcare products nationwide

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved Medipool, a landmark group purchasing initiative designed to lower the cost of essential healthcare products and strengthen Nigeria’s pharmaceutical supply chain. Announcing the…

Esther May 13, 2025

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UK Government to reveal infected blood compensation scheme after ‘decades of refusal’

The government will outline how it plans to compensate the victims and families of the infected blood scandal when it makes a statement in the Commons later today. Prime Minister…

AyobamiBlog May 21, 2024

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One fatality and 15 fresh cases of Lassa fever registered within a week.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has recorded one death and 15 newly confirmed instances of Lassa fever throughout the nation within a single week. This data…

Esther April 17, 2024

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Ogun state shuts down Harvarde College’s Nursing department for lack of accreditation

The Ogun state government has closed the Nursing Department of Harvarde College of Science Business and Management Studies in Abeokuta as it operated without accreditation from the Nursing and Midwifery…

AyobamiBlog February 21, 2024

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“Women are now more deliberate in their family planning choices,” says expert in birth control.

A family planning expert named Gift Effiong Edem, working at the Ikot Offiong Ambai Primary Health Center in Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River State, has observed a positive…

Esther January 13, 2024

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Psychologist Advises Nigerian Youth to Avoid Drug Abuse for Responsible Lifestyle.

Nneka Dim, a psychologist from the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) in Enugu, has emphasized the importance for Nigerian youths to avoid drug abuse in order to lead responsible…

Esther January 13, 2024

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Illegitimate Practices Pose a Risk to Veterinary Services – Ogidi–Gbegbaje

The Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA) has been urged to maintain its respected position within the professional and societal landscape due to the increasing prevalence of unqualified individuals practicing veterinary…

Esther September 9, 2023