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March 2, 2026
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Africa, Health, News

Experts Highlight AI’s Growing Impact on Africa’s Health Sector

A recent webinar hosted by the Newmark Group explored the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in transforming healthcare systems across Africa, outlining both its vast potential and the...

February 19, 2026
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Health, News, SECURITY

NAFDAC Seals 18 Warehouses in Niger, Over ₦100M Expired Products

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed 18 warehouses in Bida, Niger State, after uncovering expired food and beverage products valued at over...

Experts Warn: Mental Health Act Non-Execution Hurts Donor Funding

February 7, 2026
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Health, ECONOMY, News

Mental Health Act Stalemate Drives Donors Away, Experts Warn

The failure to operationalise Nigeria’s Mental Health Act has continued to deter foreign donors from committing resources to the country’s health sector, according to the Provost and Medical Director...

Senate Pushes Nationwide Antivenom Supply After Ifunanya Tragedy

February 4, 2026
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Health, News

Senate Demands Nationwide Antivenom Availability After Ifunanya’s Death

The Nigerian Senate has urged the Federal Ministry of Health, working with the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), to ensure the procurement, quality assurance,...

NAFDAC Issues Alert on Indomie Noodles Recall Due to Allergens

December 19, 2025
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Health, ECONOMY, NAFDAC, News

NAFDAC Warns Nigerians Over Recalled Indomie Noodles Flavour

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted the public to the recall of Indomie brand noodles, Vegetable Flavour, over the presence of undeclared...

Jehovah’s Witness Cancer Patient Faces Backlash for Rejecting Blood Transfusion Despite ₦30M Donations

December 6, 2025
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Health, News

Jehovah’s Witness cancer patient under fire for rejecting blood transfusion after ₦30m donations

A social media user and cancer patient, Mensah Omolola, popularly known on X as AuntieEsther, has sparked widespread debate after rejecting a blood transfusion recommended as part of her...

December 4, 2025
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NDLEA, ECONOMY, Health, MARWA, News, Tinubu

Drug War: NCWS Commends President Tinubu, Marwa, Seeks Collaboration With NDLEA

The National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) Nigeria has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the reappointment of Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd) as Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of...

November 19, 2025
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Elvis Eromosele, Health, News

World Toilet Day 2025: Why Nigeria Must Finally End Open Defecation

Open defecation remains a visible problem in Lagos, as evidenced by a bold sign on the overhead bridge along the Alausa/Magodo Expressway. It reads both in English and Yoruba:...

Paediatricians Explain Why Energy Drinks Are Dangerous for Children

October 26, 2025
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Health, ECONOMY, News

Paediatricians Give Reasons Children Must Not Consume Energy Drinks

Leading medical experts have raised concerns over the growing consumption of energy drinks among children, warning that the habit could lead to serious nutritional imbalances, including micronutrient deficiency, obesity, and...

Diaspora Councillor Hillaria Asumu to Establish Free Dialysis Centre in Nigeria

October 25, 2025
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Health, ECONOMY, News

Diaspora Councillor to Establish Free Dialysis Centre in Nigeria

A UK-based community leader and councillor, Hillaria Asumu, whose personal battle with kidney disease led her to become a health equity advocate, has announced plans to establish a free...