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FG launches cancer awareness fiesta, offers free screening for civil servants
By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Government has launched a nationwide campaign to promote cancer awareness and early detection, flagging off a National Sports and Fitness Fiesta Against Cancer with free screening for over 1,000 public servants in Abuja. The event, held on Saturday at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, was organized by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social…
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FG hails Inuwa Yahaya for transforming health sector in Gombe
…unveils modern Accident & Emergency unit The Federal Government has commended Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, for driving major reforms in the state’s health sector, describing Gombe as a model for health system strengthening in Nigeria. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, gave the commendation during the commissioning of a modern Accident…
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Ondo, Edo, Taraba lead as Lassa Fever death toll hits 168 in 2025
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has disclosed that Lassa fever has claimed 168 lives across 21 states in 2025. In its situation report for epidemiological week 38, the agency revealed a total of 4,543 suspected cases, of which 897 were confirmed positive, with a case fatality rate of 18.7 per cent. The NCDC noted that four…
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First Lady commissions Maternal and Child Hospital, nursing college in Gombe
By Kunle Sanni – Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has reaffirmed that maternal and child health remains central to the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Speaking on Friday at the commissioning of the 100-bed Oluremi Tinubu Maternal and Child Specialist Hospital in Gombe State, the First Lady said the facility would help reduce maternal and…
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Medplus, Mobihealth partner to launch telehealth hubs nationwide
Medplus, Nigeria’s largest health and beauty retail chain, has partnered with Mobihealth International, Africa’s pioneering integrated telehealth company, to launch telehealth hubs across its outlets nationwide. The initiative, unveiled on October 1, 2025, will see over 140 Medplus stores in 19 states equipped with in-store telehealth booths, allowing customers to consult licensed doctors virtually, obtain e-prescriptions, and access genuine medications…
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Oluremi Tinubu flags off distribution of sanitary pads nationwide
By Adeola Ogunrinde – Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Thursday flagged off the distribution of 370,000 sanitary pads worth N2,550,297,150 for schoolgirls in rural communities across the 36 states and the FCT. The launch, under her Renewed Hope Initiative “Flow with Confidence,” took place at the Lagos State House, Alausa, with schoolgirls and government officials in attendance. She…
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LAUTECH Resident Doctors suspend indefinite strike after Oyo governor’s assurance
Following the intervention of Governor Seyi Makinde, the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital branch, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, has suspended its two-month indefinite strike. The suspension of the strike action was announced in a letter dated October 1, 2025, and addressed to the Chief Medical Director of the tertiary health facility, Prof.…
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LASG, Attom Foundation flag off free eye screening, cataract surgeries
The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with the Attom Foundation, has launched a three-day free eye screening and cataract surgery programme at Philip Junction, Olusosun, Ojota. Surgeries are scheduled to hold today and tomorrow at Orile Agege General Hospital. The initiative, coordinated by the Blindness Prevention Programme Unit of the Ministry of Health, is designed to restore sight, dignity, and…
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Lagos rallies council chairmen, others for wider immunisation coverage
By Adeola Ogunrinde – The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with council chairmen and religious leaders, has stepped up its campaign on immunisation to reach every resident of the state. The government called for the active participation of all stakeholders to ensure that everyone is vaccinated against preventable diseases. Speaking during the inauguration of the State Task Force on Immunisation…
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The power of safe abortion: Reducing maternal mortality and improving health outcomes, by OYAWIN
Safe abortion is a critical aspect of reproductive health, allowing individuals to make informed choices about their bodies and futures. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 25 million unsafe abortions occur annually, resulting in significant health risks and complications. What is safe abortion? Safe abortion refers to the medically supervised termination of pregnancy, performed by trained healthcare providers…
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