6 h. ago UPDATED: Bayelsa deputy gov, Ewhrudjakpo dies after collapsing in office

He was portrayed as a leader guided by conviction, integrity, and strong personal character...

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7 h. ago Bayelsa deputy governor collapses at Government House, rushed to hospital

The deputy governor of Bayelsa State, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, was rushed to the hospital on Thursday after collapsing at the Government read more Bayelsa deputy governor collapses at Government House, rushed to hospital

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10 h. ago Anxiety mounts over Bayelsa deputy gov’s health following collapse

Growing concern in Bayelsa as Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo is rushed to hospital after collapsing at the Government House in Yenagoa. Read More: https://punchng.com/anxiety-mounts-over-bayelsa-deputy-govs-health-following-collapse/

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13 h. ago Nwifuru Calls For Strengthening Resilience Against Future Epidemics, Pandemics

The Ebonyi State governor, Francis Nwifuru, has called for the strengthening of resilience against future epidemics and pandemics in the country even as he reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving health outcomes and boosting economic development in the State. Governor Nwifuru made the call during the launch of One-Health Initiative in the State and the […]

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20 h. ago Federal Govt, Partners Launch Soil Health Programme to Boost Sustainable Agriculture

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, the Nigerian Institute of Soil Science, in collaboration with the International Fertiliser Development Centre (IFDC), through its Soil Values programme funded by the Kingdom of the Netherlands, have launched the activities marking World Soil Day 2025 in Nigeria. The theme of this year’s edition, “Healthy Soils for […]

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42 h. ago Trump’s Admin Confirms Probe Of Possible Covid Vaccine Deaths

Since Trump's appointment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary, the US government has initiated a major overhaul of vaccine policy, prompting growing concerns among the medical community. The post Trump’s Admin Confirms Probe Of Possible Covid Vaccine Deaths appeared first on Channels Television.

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59 h. ago FG intensifies health investments to reduce maternal, child deaths – NPHCDA

Nigeria’s government is scaling up health investments in maternal and child health to drastically reduce high mortality rates, says the NPHCDA. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-intensifies-health-investments-to-reduce-maternal-child-deaths-nphcda/

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7 d. ago Kano govt enrols 4,200 HIV patients, 600 orphans into health insurance scheme

The Kano State Government has enrolled more than 4,200 people living with HIV and over 600 orphans and vulnerable children into its health insurance scheme as part of efforts to strengthen support systems for affected families. He said the initiative was implemented through the Kano State Health Trust Fund in partnership with development organisations. Labaran […]

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7 d. ago Federal Government Decries Silent Epidemic Of Poor Oral Health, Moves To Eliminate Noma

The Federal Government has decried what it described as a “silent epidemic” of poor oral health in Nigeria, stating that millions, especially children and older people, were suffering preventable diseases that damage productivity, dignity, and quality of life. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, who stated this at the […]

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7 d. ago FG seeks urgent management as 33% of Nigerian soil suffers degradation

The Federal Government has warned that Nigeria faces a deepening soil health crisis, with at least 33 per cent of the country’s soil already degraded, threatening food production...

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8 d. ago Experts urge stronger action to curb rising Neglected Tropical Diseases in Africa

Public health experts have called for stronger action by governments and citizens to contain the spread of Neglected Tropical Diseases read more Experts urge stronger action to curb rising Neglected Tropical Diseases in Africa

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9 d. ago C’Rivers residents decry mounting refuse heaps, seek govt action

Residents and motorists in Calabar decry mounting refuse heaps, citing serious health risks and traffic obstruction. They seek urgent government action. Read More: https://punchng.com/crivers-residents-decry-mounting-refuse-heaps-seek-govt-action/

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1 week ago Plateau records 2,786 new cases of HIV/AIDS, 460 deaths in 2024

He added that both the government and individuals should invest in programs that prioritise access to health...

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1 week ago Benue govt seals hospital over substandard medical practices

The shutting down of the hospital is coming a few weeks after a community health centre known as St. Peter and Paul Community Health Centre and Maternity in Lessel, Ushongo Local Government Area of the state was sealed.

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1 week ago Kano Council approves N54.8bn for major infrastructure social projects

The Kano State Executive Council has approved N54.8 billion for the execution of key projects spanning infrastructure, education, health, water supply, housing, security and digital governance...

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1 week ago Kwara, UNICEF target one million pregnant women, children for integrated health campaign

Kwara State Government, in partnership with the UNICEF, is set for statewide integrated health campaign on maternal and

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1 week ago Kano govt trains health workers in hypertension, diabetes care

Kano State Ministry of Health has commenced a large-scale training programme for healthcare workers from

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2 w. ago Oyo enrols 10,000 people living with HIV/AIDS in health scheme

…calls for collective action The Oyo State Government has allocated and enrolled 10,000 Health Insurance Scheme slots from the State read more Oyo enrols 10,000 people living with HIV/AIDS in health scheme

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2 w. ago Katsina Trains 240 Health Workers in Micronutrient Supplement

No fewer than 240 health workers across eight local government areas (LGAs) in Katsina State have commenced a two-day intensive training on the newly introduced Multiple Micronutrient Supplements (MMS) designed to combat pregnancy-related anemia and improve maternal health outcomes. The training, which draws 30 participants each from Katsina, Daura, Batagarawa, Mashi, Mani, Kaita, Rimi and […]

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2 w. ago FG, states ratify new health reforms, lower HIV/AIDS testing age to 14

Nigeria’s Federal and State governments ratify new health reforms, lowering the voluntary HIV/AIDS testing age to 14 and adopting sodium reduction guidelin Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-states-ratify-new-health-reforms-lower-hiv-aids-testing-age-to-14/

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