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Uganda Begins 42-Day Countdown to Ebola-Free Status After Last Patient’s Discharge

Uganda has officially begun a 42-day countdown to be declared Ebola-free following the discharge of the country's last confirmed Ebola patient, marking a...

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FG Expands Cancer Funding, Research to Improve Access to Treatment

The Federal Government has announced plans to increase funding for cancer care and strengthen medical research efforts aimed at improving access to treatment...

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WHO Supports Nigeria’s Efforts to Tackle Drug Misuse and Improve Access to Medicines

The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed support for Nigeria's ongoing efforts to reduce drug misuse while ensuring that citizens have access to...

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US Health Officials Probe Parasite Outbreak Linked to Thousands of Illnesses

Health officials in the United States are investigating a growing outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection that has been linked to thousands of...

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US Health Officials Probe Parasite Outbreak Linked to Thousands of Illnesses

Health officials in the United States are investigating a growing outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection that has been linked to thousands of...

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Free Medical Outreach Targets Over 700 Hernia, Hydrocele Patients in Katsina.

No fewer than 1,000 people have been screened for medical support under the Mangal Foundation's healthcare outreach programme, with more than 700 scheduled...

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UNODC Calls for Coordinated Action Against Drug Abuse and Trafficking in Nigeria.

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has called for a coordinated, health centred and evidence based approach to tackling illicit...

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Nigeria’s Health Insurance Enrolment Rises 35% to 22 Million.

More than 22 million Nigerians have enrolled in health insurance under the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), reflecting growing adoption of the country's...