Category: Health

She described the exercise as a “historic and deliberate” move to protect the future of the state.

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According to her, many Nigerian families face catastrophic out-of-pocket expenses, particularly for non-communicable diseases such as cancer.

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The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has issued a national advisory to the general public regarding the rising cases

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The concern was raised on Tuesday at a World Cancer Day symposium organised by Project Pink Blue

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Mr Iluyomade said the fake drugs discovered included anti malaria drugs and injections for cerebral malaria, antibiotics, postinor and anagin products that had been ban for almost 15 years in the country, among others.

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According to her, the alleged deaths from Lassa fever at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp in the state are false.

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The event brought together government officials, military representatives, cancer survivors, and development partners who examined how insecurity and health system gaps are turning treatable cancer cases into terminal ones.

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The warning follows the suspension of the Union’s strike, which began on 15 November, 2025 and was halted on 6 February by its national leadership.

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The House of Representatives on Tuesday criticised chief medical directors (CMDs) of Nigeria’s teaching hospitals over their failure to prioritise

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The federal government has expressed concerns over the rising burden of cancer in Nigeria, stating that deaths from the disease

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