Under Siege: Climate and Urbanization Fuel ‘Simultaneous’ Disease Outbreaks in All Six Zones
ABUJA — The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised a red flag over the nation’s health
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‘For A Lifetime of Service’: US Honours Nigerian Doctor Festus Babarinde with Prestigious MLK Award
BALTIMORE — The United States medical community has once again recognized Nigerian excellence, as Dr. Festus Oluseye Babarinde was honoured
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Stanford scientists discover breakthrough drug to reverse age-related joint decay
In a major leap forward for regenerative medicine, researchers at Stanford University have developed a groundbreaking drug capable of reversing age-related cartilage loss and preventing the onset of chronic arthritis following knee injuries.
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‘Economic Suicide’: Distillers, Labour Unions Storm NAFDAC Office Over Threat to 5.5m Jobs
LAGOS — The Distillers and Blenders Association of Nigeria (DIBAN) has declared a state of industrial crisis, warning the Federal
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Nigeria’s ‘healthcare Oscars’ opens nominations ahead of 2026 NHEA awards
The Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award, NHEA, widely acclaimed as the “Oscars of Nigerian Healthcare,” has opened nominations for its 12th edition, setting the stage for a nationwide search for outstanding individuals and institutions shaping the country’s health sector.
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Measles–Rubella: Red Cross deploys 5,000 volunteers to tackle vaccine hesitancy in Lagos
In a renewed push to curb measles and rubella infections and close immunisation gaps in Lagos State, the Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) has deployed nearly 5,000 trained community volunteers to support the ongoing Measles–Rubella (MR) vaccination campaign across the state.
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Nigeria’s drug abuse crisis far worse than reported — Mental health experts
Mental health experts have warned that Nigeria is sitting on a ticking time bomb as drug abuse continues to spread across the country, insisting that available statistics grossly understate the true magnitude of the problem.
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