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Kano State Government Distributes Vehicles and Motorcycles to Boost Healthcare Services

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The Kano State Government has distributed 88 motorcycles and five operational vehicles to support the movement of front-line health workers in the implementation of various health programs in the state. The distribution ceremony took place at the Government House in Kano. The vehicles and motorcycles are intended to facilitate the transportation of program commodities and […]

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Mpox in Cross River: Nigerian Medical Association Calls for Enhanced Surveillance Against Spread.

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The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has urged the Cross River State Government to strengthen its surveillance mechanisms against mpox, citing increased vulnerability due to the state’s unique risk factors. The association’s Public Relations Officer, Dr. Ukam Edadi, emphasized the importance of proactive measures, given the state’s status as a major tourist destination with vast forest

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Mpox Spread in Africa: Migration Agency Seeks $18.5m to Combat Spread

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Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is a viral disease that can infect humans and various animals. The ongoing outbreak is attributed to Clade I, a strain capable of sexual transmission, which may result in more severe illness and has a fatality rate of up to 10% among those infected. Typical symptoms include a rash that

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Traditional Family Planning Methods Ineffective, Expert Says

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Akin Jimoh, Program Director of Development Communications Network (DEVCOMS), has emphasized the importance of modern family planning methods, citing the high failure rate of traditional methods. According to Jimoh, traditional methods have a failure rate of over 50%, whereas modern methods are more effective and tailored to individual needs. During a courtesy visit to Punch

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NARD Demands Release of Kidnapped Doctor, Threatens Industrial Action

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The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has issued a two-week ultimatum to the government to secure the release of Dr. Ganiyat Popoola, a member who was kidnapped seven months ago. The association is demanding unconditional release and threatening industrial action if their demand is not met. Dr. Popoola was abducted on December 27, 2023,

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Kaduna Nurses Suspend Warning Strike After Reaching Agreement with Government

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The Kaduna State chapter of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives has suspended its five-day warning strike, which began on July 8, 2024. The strike was called to demand improved welfare packages for nurses. The union’s Chairman, Ishaku Yahaya, announced the suspension in a statement, citing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with

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Access Bank Offers Free Fibroid Surgery to 100 Women

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As part of its Project 111 Fibroid Awareness Campaign, Access Bank’s Retail Banking Team will provide free fibroid surgery to 100 women across Nigeria. The initiative aims to raise awareness and support for women affected by fibroids, a condition that affects 70-80% of women but has a low awareness rate. The campaign, which runs throughout

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Cholera Outbreak Spreads to 107 Local Government Areas, NCDC Activates Emergency Response

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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that the ongoing cholera outbreak has spread to 107 local government areas across 31 states, resulting in 1,528 suspected cases and 53 deaths. The Director General of the NCDC, Dr. Jide Idris, announced this at a press briefing in Abuja, noting that the case

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Ekiti State Government Offers Free Surgeries to Residents

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The Ekiti State Government has announced a free surgical mission for residents across the state. According to Commissioner for Health, Dr Oyebanji Filani, the initiative aims to improve access to healthcare for all residents, particularly those who are underserved and financially disadvantaged. Enrollment for the program is currently ongoing at primary health care facilities in

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