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Group Says Sachet Alcohol Fuels Binge Drinking Among Youths
The Standard Bearers (SB) Islamic Organisation has warned that the widespread sale of sachet alcohol has worsened binge drinking among…
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Nigeria’s TB Crisis: 50,000 Infected, Many Untreated
No fewer than 50,000 Nigerians have tested positive for tuberculosis (TB), following the increased screening efforts nationwide, the Global Fund,…
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The Future is Digital: NACA Leverages Tech to Reshape HIV/AIDS Fight
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has empowered adolescents and youths with digital skills to help disseminate…
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Kwara’s Colorful Crusade: “Eat A Rainbow” for Better Health
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has launched a statewide nutrition campaign, codenamed ‘Eat A Rainbow’, as part of his activities…
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Kwara’s Lifeline: Training Frontline Heroes to Save Mothers and Babies
In a bid to further reduce the maternal and neonatal mortality rate across the state, the Kwara State Government through…
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Investment in Global Health: WHO’s Budget Hike Signals Strategic Shift
World Health Organization (WHO) Member States have approved a 20 per cent increase in assessed contributions as they endorsed the…
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Nigeria’s Hypertension Crisis
The Nigerian Hypertension Society (NHS) says less than 2.5 per cent of Nigerians living with hypertension successfully manage to keep…
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Sachet Alcohol Ban: NAFDAC’s 2025 Deadline
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has clarified its stance regarding the nationwide ban on…
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Pandemic Pact: A New Era for Global Health
The World Health Organisation (WHO) opened its Annual Assembly in Geneva on Monday, with a key focus on the formal…
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Lifeline Charts: Kwara’s Tech to Save Mothers
In a bid to further reduce maternal mortality, the Kwara State Government has again trained 193 health workers on the…
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