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Anambra First Lady Warns of Rising Diabetes Cases, Urges Healthier Lifestyles

Dr. Nonye Soludo, wife of the Anambra State Governor and founder of the Healthy Living Initiative, has expressed concern over the increasing prevalence...

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Mass Exodus of Doctors and Nurses Threatens Nigeria’s Health System

A total of 4,193 doctors and dentists left Nigeria for better opportunities abroad in 2024, the Nigeria Health Statistics Report by the Federal...

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Experts Urge Early Diabetes Screening Amid Rising Cases in Nigeria

Endocrinologists have stressed the need for greater public awareness to encourage early detection of diabetes, warning that delayed diagnosis can lead to serious,...

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NDA President Warns Against Harmful Oral Habits, Seeks Better Access to Dental Care

The President of the Nigerian Dental Association (NDA), Dr. Emedom Elias, has urged Nigerians to avoid unsafe oral practices, stressing that the mouth...

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Despite Worsening Waste Crisis, Environment Ministry Spends N1.05bn on Emergency Rescue Equipment

Despite Lagos State’s growing waste management challenges, the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources has reportedly spent more than N1 billion on emergency...

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Anambra First Lady Champions Diabetes Awareness Through ‘Healthy Living’ Initiative

The wife of Anambra State Governor, Dr. Nonye Soludo, has called for urgent, collective action to combat the rising diabetes epidemic in Nigerian...

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Federal Government Explains October Salary Deductions as NHIS Contributions Begin

The Federal Government has clarified that the deductions from October 2025 salaries of civil servants were due to the commencement of statutory contributions...

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Medicaid Cancer Foundation Disburses ₦100m to Support 60 Cancer Patients Nationwide

The Medicaid Cancer Foundation has disbursed ₦100 million to 60 cancer patients across Nigeria to assist with treatment costs under its Access to...