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FG launches 5-year occupational health, safety strategic plan

The Federal Government has launched five-year National Occupational Health and Safety Strategic Plan of Action

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FG, Siemens Sign Deal to Boost Cancer Care in Nigeria

In a significant stride toward advancing healthcare, the Federal Government of Nigeria has signed a

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WHO urges collective action against rising diabetes prevalence in Africa

The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, emphasized the need for

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New Guidance Sets Path to Strengthen AMR Surveillance

With antimicrobial resistance (AMR) now a leading threat to public health in Africa—causing more fatalities

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NHIA expands insurance coverage to fund Fistula treatment in Nigeria

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) is intensifying its support for Nigeria’s vulnerable populations by

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Fed Govt launches free Caesarean section for women

The Federal Government has launched free Caesarean Section for Nigerian women who need the procedure,

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Tuberculosis resurges as top infectious disease killer

The World Health Organization (WHO) today published a new report on tuberculosis revealing that approximately

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Gavi to vaccinate 500 million children globally by 2030

Through this initiative, it aims to save 8-9 million lives, including 1.5 million through the

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NHIA unveils plan to achieve universal health coverage by 2030

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has reiterated its commitment to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC)

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Nigeria first country to launch Mental Health Gap Action Programme

Nigeria has set a global record as the first country to contextualise the World Health

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