Public Health

Public Health

Abia declared river blindness-free, issues diphtheria alert

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Abia State celebrates 30 years free from River Blindness, while health authorities issue a critical public advisory for residents to prevent a diphtheria outbreak from neighbouring Imo State. ...
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Gates Urges Nigeria to Boost Domestic Health Funding, Warns Against Aid Dependence

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Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has warned that Nigeria’s health spending is ‘far too small’ to address its extensive healthcare challenges ...
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Maternal Mortality Lagos: Unsafe abortions account for 13% of deaths, SOGON reveals

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Unsafe abortions contribute 13% to maternal deaths in Lagos, prompting SOGON’s call for policy clarity and safer services to tackle the high Maternal Mortality Lagos rate ...
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