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The country’s healthcare system came under fresh attack on Thursday as the Lagos State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association, (NMA), accused the Federal Government of failing Nigerians through poor healthcare funding, worsening brain drain, weak disease control systems and misplaced priorities in the sector.
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By Chioma Obinna To combat period poverty and advancing financial inclusion among young girls, Moniepoint Inc. has partnered with Sanitary Aid for Nigerian Girls (S.A.N.G) to provide menstrual hygiene support and financial literacy education to 500 students in Lagos. The initiative, to commemorate World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2026, brought together volunteers from Moniepoint and facilitators […]
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Healthcare experts have raised concerns over Nigeria’s worsening maternal and child mortality crisis, warning that women continue to die
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THE Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital (DUFUTH) branch, has petitioned the House of Representatives Committee on Health over alleged irregularities in the process of appointing a new Chief Medical Director (CMD) for the institution.
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Scientists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have developed a smartphone-based technology capable of detecting bacterial contamination on surfaces within minutes.
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The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have unveiled a joint continental preparedness and response plan to combat the ongoing Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus strain.
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The Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila-Orangun (FUHSI), Osun State, has held a white coat ceremony for its Part IV medical students
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Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) on Friday said Nigeria has the capacity to contain an Ebola outbreak if it enters the country, even as it appealed to the media and members of the public not to spread fear or panic through unverified negative narratives.
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NCDC said Nigeria is not fully prepared for a possible Ebola outbreak but insisted that the country can still contain it if it enters
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The Healthcare Federation of Nigeria (HFN) has commended the Senate for passing the Customs, Excise Tariff, Etc. (Consolidation) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025, describing it as a major step towards improving healthcare financing and health outcomes in the country. The bill
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