Tag: Public Health

Nigeria Battles Lassa Fever Outbreak with 138 Deaths Across 15 States

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed 717…

Ondo State’s NOA and Primary Health Care Agency Unite for May Vaccination Drive

In a strategic move to improve vaccination coverage, the National Orientation Agency…

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Lagos Inches Closer to Malaria Elimination as Prevalence Plummets to 1.3%

In a significant stride towards public health advancement, the Lagos State government…

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Nigeria’s Bold Move to Combat Energy Poverty and Save Women’s Lives

Sowards improving the health and livelihoods of Nigerian women, the Federal Ministry…

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Lagos Grapples with Healthcare Worker Shortage Amidst Infrastructure Push

The Lagos State Government has announced a critical shortage of medical professionals,…

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Global Health Systems in Crisis: Aid Cuts Trigger Severe Service Disruptions

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a stark warning: sudden reductions…

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Meningitis Outbreak Toll Climbs to 151 in Nigeria, NCDC Reports

Nigeria's public health sector is grappling with a severe meningitis outbreak, as…

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Lagos Enforces Mandatory Health Insurance by Q3 2025: ILERA EKO Expansion

Lagos is poised to transform its healthcare landscape, with the state government…

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