Nigeria’s maternal mortality ratio was estimated at 993 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2023, far above rates recorded in
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Stakeholders have urged Nigerian states to commit more resources to health security, warning that weak sub-national systems continue to undermine efforts to contain recurring disease outbreaks and prepare for future pandemics. The call was made on Thursday in Abuja during the unveiling of the Public Health Emergency Management (PHEM) Strategy (2026–2028) by eHealth Africa. Participants […]
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When Mrs Abdullahi started bleeding on 23 September 2023, the local primary healthcare centre referred her to the General Hospital in Yauri. However, the journey to Yauri was a deadly one.
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Between early 2025 and late 2025, suspected Mpox cases declined by 40 per cent, while confirmed cases dropped by 60 per cent.
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