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US rapper Lil Nas X opens up about partial facial paralysis

American rapper, Lil Nas X, has shared a concerning health update with fans, disclosing…

Kemi Olunloyo launches $30K GoFundMe to treat childhood trauma

Controversial journalist Kemi Olunloyo has announced the launch of a GoFundMe campaign to raise…

Nigeria adds $200m to health budget for 2025 – WHO

The World Health Organisation has said Nigeria has added an extra $200 million to…

Eight die of Cholera in South Sudan

Eight die of Cholera in South SudanAt least eight cholera patients, including five children,…

FCT offers free health insurance, CS for pregnant women

The Federal Capital Territory administration has announced free health insurance and caesarean section for…

World health day: Africa records 70% of global maternal deaths, says UN

As the world marks World Health Day 2025 with the theme “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful…

Nigeria receives over 1m meningitis vaccines to fight deadly outbreak

Nigeria has received over one million doses of meningitis vaccines to help stop the…

Enugu govt declares free malaria treatment for two years

The Enugu State Government has announced that malaria testing and treatment will be free…

Tuberculosis kills 35 in Nasarawa

The Nasarawa State Government has confirmed that 35 people died from tuberculosis complications in…

Nigeria records 807 suspected meningitis cases, 74 deaths – NCDC

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has reported a total of 807…

NAFDAC busts truckloads of carbide-ripened mangoes in Gombe

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has intercepted several truckloads…

Senate passes bill to establish Orthopaedic hospital in Bauchi

The Senate has passed the Orthopaedic Hospital Amendment Bill 2025, which seeks to amend…

Over 1,000 bottles of shampoo recalled over deadly bacteria contamination

A major international cosmetics brand, Henkel, has issued a recall of more than 1,000…

UN warns of AIDS pandemic return after US funding cuts

The world risks facing a fresh wave of the AIDS pandemic after the United…

NAFDAC raise alarm over circulation of fake contraceptive injections

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, has warned Nigerians about…