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NCDC Keeps Close Eye on 357 Individuals at Risk of Lassa Fever Infection

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has placed 357 individuals under surveillance following concerns that they may have been exposed to Lassa fever. This development comes after a 31-year-old... Read more »
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NiMet Sounds Precaution Over Thermal Discomfort in 19 States

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a critical weather advisory, warning that 19 states spanning the North-Central zone, South-East, and coastal regions face imminent heat stress risks in the coming days.... Read more »
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FG Sets New Standards for Organ, Tissue Transplantation Services

The federal government has introduced new standards and guidelines for the establishment and coordination of organ and tissue transplantation services in Nigeria. This initiative aims to provide hope to patients while promoting... Read more »
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Onitsha Drug Market Reopens Following NAFDAC’s Sanitization Exercise

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reopened the Onitsha drug market on March 6, following a comprehensive sanitization operation that began on February 10. The reopening... Read more »
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Tinubu’s Administration Brings Relief to Kidney Patients, Approves Subsidy to Reduce Dialysis Cost

President Bola Tinubu has approved a subsidy on kidney dialysis services for Nigerians, significantly reducing the cost from N50,000 to N12,000 per session. This initiative is being implemented across 11 federal medical... Read more »
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774 Fellows in National Health Program to Secure Automatic Employment

President Bola Tinubu has assured all 774 fellows participating in the newly launched National Health Fellows Programme of automatic employment upon completing their one-year tenure. Speaking at the programme’s launch on Thursday... Read more »