Common symptoms include unintended weight loss, fatigue, brittle hair, and weakened immunity.
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In Memoriam: William Foege and the Nigerian experiment that helped end smallpox
When historians talk about the eradication of smallpox, they often start with Geneva, Washington, or New Delhi. But the turning
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Spanish scientists eliminate pancreatic cancer in mice using triple-drug therapy
Scientists involved in the study described the results as a significant advance in pancreatic cancer research but stressed that the therapy has not yet been tested in humans.
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JOHESU Strike: Health workers accuse government of bias, failed dialogue
The industrial action, which began on 15 November 2025, has paralysed public hospitals across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and several states, with most facilities operating skeletal services.
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SFH reaches millions in seven states through integrated malaria prevention campaign
According to figures provided in the statement, ITN campaigns reached about 6.1 million people in Delta, 9.1 million in Kaduna, 14.7 million in Kano, 8.2 million in Katsina, 6.3 million in Niger and 1.7 million in Taraba
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Lassa Fever: Nigeria records 21 new cases in first week of 2026-NCDC
Data from the report indicate that 104 suspected cases were recorded in the reporting week, out of which 21 were laboratory confirmed, with no probable cases reported.
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Stakeholders call for local production, financing to sustain micronutrient supplements for pregnant women
The call was made on Tuesday in Abuja on the sidelines of the 7th Nigerian Academy of Science Scientific Conference, during a high-level session organised by the development Research and Project Centre (dRPC) in partnership with Sight and Life.
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Tinubu transmits 24 health sector bills to Senate
President Tinubu said the bills aim at streamlining governance structures across health institutions by reducing over-bloated board memberships.
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FG to sanitise cosmetics industry, protect public health
She said the initiative became necessary due to the increasing circulation of harmful cosmetic products across the country, posing serious short and long term health risks to consumers.
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Experts say social media addiction can lead to mental health challenges
Ms Ibrahim emphasised that the challenges might eventually lead to suicidal ideations, low self-esteem, poor sleep, reduced attention, memory impairment and poor academic performance.
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