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Experts Describe Menopause as Natural Stage, Urge Women to Prioritise Healthy Living
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Lagos, Nigeria — Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Health experts have described menopause as a natural stage in a woman’s life rather than a disease, urging women to adopt…
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Ebola Resurfaces in DR Congo as 65 Dies
By Drealomalicha Emmanuella The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed that at least 65 people have died following a fresh outbreak of the Ebola virus in the Ituri province…
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Aiyedatiwa Government Launches Asiwaju Datiwa Festival of Surgeries in Ondo
Paul Joseph Akure, Ondo-State – In a significant initiative to enhance healthcare accessibility, the Ondo State government, led by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has officially announced the Asiwaju Datiwa Festival of Surgeries. Starnews…
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No Hantavirus Case Recorded In Nigeria – NCDC Assures Citizens
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has assured Nigerians that there is currently no confirmed case of hantavirus in the country despite growing concerns over recent international reports of…
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Insecurity: Ondo Installs CCTV Cameras in Government Hospitals
The Ondo State government has taken a significant step towards enhancing security by installing Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras across all secondary hospitals under the control of the Hospital Management Board (HMB). This…
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Everyday Items Under Scrutiny as Study Links Chemicals to Cancer Risk
By George Omagbemi Sylvester A major scientific and policy-backed warning has raised fresh concerns that common household and lifestyle items (including takeaway packaging, school uniforms, and non-stick frying pans) may be contributing…
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No Evidence of Widespread COVID-19 Transmission in Cross River – NCDC
By Paul Joseph The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has moved to reassure the public following the confirmation of a new COVID-19 case in Cross River State, stating that…
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FG Allocates N70.6bn to Primary Healthcare, N2.2bn for Vaccines
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Nigeria spends about N2.2 billion annually on vaccines for routine immunisation, alongside donor support, while also releasing about N70.6 billion to primary healthcare services between 2023 and 2025,…
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Nigeria Records Fresh COVID-19 Case in Cross River
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Nigeria has recorded a fresh case of COVID-19, with health authorities confirming the infection in Cross River State. The development was announced on April 21, 2026, marking one…
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Over 4,600 Nigerian Doctors Reportedly Relocate to UK Since 2023
By Editor Drealomalicha Emmanuella Nigeria’s healthcare system is coming under increasing pressure as a growing number of doctors leave the country in search of better opportunities abroad, particularly in the United Kingdom.…
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Only 44.9% of Nigerian Children Protected as Malaria Risk Remains Critical – NMEP
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Nigeria’s National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) has raised concern over the persistent vulnerability of children to malaria, revealing that only about 44.9% of children use insecticide-treated mosquito nets,…
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Excess Salt Consumption Driving Health Crisis in Nigeria, NAFDAC Warns
By Editor Drealomalicha Emmanuella The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sounded the alarm over rising salt consumption in Nigeria, warning that excessive sodium intake is fuelling…