2 h. ago Nigeria must keep critical health workers to curb medical tourism — NMA President

NMA President calls for Nigeria to retain health workers with better welfare packages to reduce medical tourism and improve the nation’s health indices. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-must-keep-critical-health-workers-to-curb-medical-tourism-nma-president/

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5 h. ago Health workshop debunks sugar as direct course of diabetes, non

A-one day health workshop in Lagos highlighted that sugar itself is not a direct cause of diabetes or other Non-Communicable read more Health workshop debunks sugar as direct course of diabetes, non-communicable diseases

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9 h. ago Two conciliation meetings, no progress: Inside JOHESU’s standoff with FG

Nigeria’s public health system has entered one of its most crippling moments in recent years as the Joint Health Sector read more Two conciliation meetings, no progress: Inside JOHESU’s standoff with FG

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10 h. ago SFH to enroll 1.9m people living with HIV into health insurance

Society for Family Health (SFH) will enroll 1.9M people with HIV into Nigeria’s health insurance, integrating TB and family planning services amid donor cu Read More: https://punchng.com/sfh-to-enroll-1-9m-people-living-with-hiv-into-health-insurance/

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11 h. ago Pregnant Woman Dies In Katsina After Health Worker Allegedly Refuses to Accept Bank Transfer

An eyewitness described the event as 'deeply distressing,' stating that the woman cried for help until she died around 11:30 p.m. The post Pregnant Woman Dies In Katsina After Health Worker Allegedly Refuses to Accept Bank Transfer appeared first on Channels Television.

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14 h. ago 2026 budget: Zamfara to spend N87bn on health, N86bn on agric, N65bn on education

Get the latest on Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal, including the 2026 budget, his firm stance on insecurity, political defections, and key policy updates. Read More: https://punchng.com/2026-budget-zamfara-to-spend-n87bn-on-health-n86bn-on-agric-n65bn-on-education/

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19 h. ago Nasarawa health workers, NGOs raise adolescent sexual health concerns

Health workers and NGOs in Nasarawa address adolescent sexual health challenges, presenting scorecards to track progress and highlight service access gaps. Read More: https://punchng.com/nasarawa-health-workers-ngos-raise-adolescent-sexual-health-concerns/

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24 h. ago FG trains first cohort of livestock data officers to boost national data base

The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has launched a two-day hands-on workshop for the first group of Livestock Data Collection read more FG trains first cohort of livestock data officers to boost national data base

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26 h. ago Senate orders nationwide enforcement as lead poisoning hits Lagos community

Nigerian Senate orders nationwide enforcement after a severe lead poisoning crisis in Ogijo, Lagos, linked to battery recycling factories. A major health e Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-orders-nationwide-enforcement-as-lead-poisoning-hits-lagos-community/

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30 h. 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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30 h. ago 2025 Review: Anatomy Of The Tinubu Gains In The Health Sector

This year has been an eventful one for the Tinubu administration. From reforms correcting long-standing distortions across multiple sectors and establishing durable understructures for sustained national development, to policies expanding enterprise and creative opportunities for citizens, the gains of the passing year have been well-forged and hold strong prospects for broader impact in the coming […]

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31 h. 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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31 h. ago UK Emergency Rooms Overwhelmed With Hiccups, Ingrown Toenails,Others — NHS

England's state-funded health system is grappling with long waiting times, a lack of available hospital beds and overwhelmed emergency rooms. The post UK Emergency Rooms Overwhelmed With Hiccups, Ingrown Toenails,Others — NHS appeared first on Channels Television.

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31 h. ago World Soil Day: FG pushes bold soil health agenda as stakeholders warn of rising degradation

The federal government has raised alarm over Nigeria’s worsening soil crisis and the urgent reforms needed to protect food production read more World Soil Day: FG pushes bold soil health agenda as stakeholders warn of rising degradation

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32 h. 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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35 h. ago How To Grow Your Money In Nigeria With The Right Investment App

Excerpt A practical guide to choosing the best investment app in Nigeria and how Credit Direct’s Yield feature helps your money grow daily with strong, reliable returns. Many Nigerians are realising that traditional ways of keeping money are no longer enough. With rising prices and unpredictable living expenses, the question is shifting from how to […]

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37 h. ago Over 100,000 Business Owners Benefitted From Renewed Hope Initiative, Says Tinubu’s Wife

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Wednesday disclosed that over 100,000 petty traders and small business owners, including persons with disabilities, have benefitted from direct cash grants in the last two years. Speaking while distributing financial empowerment to 250 Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) across Oyo State, she said the empowerment was part of the […]

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40 h. ago Tobacco harm reduction: A pragmatic pathway to better health outcomes in Nigeria

Globally, Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) is increasingly recognised as a science-based and pragmatic approach to improving public health outcomes. It read more Tobacco harm reduction: A pragmatic pathway to better health outcomes in Nigeria

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40 h. ago Garlic matches chlorhexidine as a powerful mouthwash — Study

MOUTHWASHES have long bragged about killing 99.9 per cent of germs in the mouth, but researchers suggest this scorched-earth approach may harm oral health by eliminating beneficial bacteria along with the bad ones. A study in Frontiers in Oral Health from the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine found that herbal mouthwash could reduce populations of […]

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44 h. ago Abiodun presents N1.67tn 2026 Appropriation Bill to Ogun assembly

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, presents a N1.67tn 2026 budget proposal to the state assembly, focusing on infrastructure, education, and health. Read More: https://punchng.com/abiodun-presents-n1-67tn-2026-appropriation-bill-to-ogun-assembly/

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