Health Matters
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FG Raises Alarm as Unsafe Food Claims 53,000 Lives, Threatens Children’s Health
The Federal Government has raised concerns about the growing impact of unsafe food on children, revealing that foodborne diseases cause…
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Senate Moves to End Malaria as New Agency Targets Child Survival Crisis in Nigeria
The Senate has passed a bill to establish the National Agency for Malaria Elimination. The move aims to improve Nigeria’s…
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Saving the Girl Child: NGO Advocates Access to Menstrual Health Education
A child-focused advocacy group, NOLA Africa, has called for greater access to menstrual health education and reproductive health information for…
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Health Emergency in Borno as Cholera Cases Surge to 274 in 24 Hours
Borno State has recorded 274 new suspected cholera cases within 24 hours. The outbreak continues to spread across several communities…
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Cholera Outbreak Strikes Borno as Death Toll Hits 27 Amid Rising Infections
A worsening cholera outbreak in Borno State has left at least 27 people dead, with 2,715 suspected cases recorded across…
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FG Says No Cause for Panic as Ebola Fears Spark Nationwide Alert
Concerns over infectious disease outbreaks are rising again in Nigeria. This follows renewed Ebola alerts reported in parts of Africa.…
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Lagos Children Struggle for Survival as Contaminated Water Fuels Health Crisis
In Ago Egun, a riverine community in Bariga, Lagos, contaminated water is fueling a growing child protection and public health…
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Nigeria on High Alert as Deadly Ebola Outbreak in Congo Sparks Fear Over Possible Spread to Children
Nigeria has stepped up disease surveillance and tightened border health checks after a deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic…
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UNICEF Partners Imo State in Bold Move to Secure Health of Mothers and Babies
Efforts to improve maternal and child nutrition in Imo State are gaining fresh momentum. UNICEF, the Imo State Government, and…
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German Paediatrician Charged With 130 Counts of Child Sexual Abuse
A German paediatrician has been charged with 130 counts of child sexual abuse. The case raises serious safeguarding concerns in…
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