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The House of Representatives has called for tougher nationwide action against fake, adulterated and substandard food and beverages, warning that the products pose serious risks to public health.
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Kano health authorities have shut more than 35 private health facilities in the past 12 months over licensing breaches, expired registrations and the employment of unqualified personnel.
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The College of Nursing Services at Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital is set to induct its first 109 graduates on October 22, marking a milestone in efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare workforce.
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Health experts warn that Nigerians seeking lighter skin through whitening supplements, creams and vitamin infusions may expose themselves to serious risks, including liver and kidney damage.
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The Gates Foundation and MTN Group Foundation are partnering to deploy AI-powered maternal health tools in Nigeria, aiming to help women and healthcare workers identify pregnancy complications earlier.
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Kenya has confirmed its first Ebola case after a citizen who arrived from the Democratic Republic of Congo via Uganda died in Nairobi, prompting authorities to trace 28 close contacts and place the country on high alert.
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Nigerian comedian Julius Agwu has revealed that he experienced loss of sexual function after undergoing brain surgery in the United States in 2015.
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Nigeria has vaccinated more than 18 million adolescent girls against HPV, covering about 76 per cent of the target population as the country strengthens efforts to eliminate cervical cancer.
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Registered dietitians have advised Nigerians against boiling unpeeled eggs and rice together, warning that bacteria on eggshells could contaminate the rice before cooking is complete.
