Mr Salako noted that unhealthy diets contribute to about 7.2 million deaths globally every year.
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In 2023, Nigeria recorded 53,500 new breast cancer cases, representing a 542.9 per cent increase since 1990.
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The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has intensified efforts to reduce salt consumption across Nigeria, launching a nationwide
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At least 167 people have died from Lassa fever in Nigeria within the first three months of 2026, with Taraba, Ondo and Benue States among the hardest-hit, according to the latest Situation Report released by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). Data for epidemiological week 13, covering March 23 to 29, 2026 […]
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