Kwara Govt Debunks Lassa Fever Death Claim at NYSC Camp
The Kwara State Government has dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging that a corps member died of Lassa fever ...
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Rivers, Lagos Top Underage Alcohol Consumption in Sachets — NAFDAC Survey
Rivers and Lagos states recorded the highest levels of alcohol consumption among minors and underage persons in Nigeria, ...
NDLEA Raises Alarm Over Rising Drug Abuse Among Nigerian Youths, Warns Students to Shun Drugs
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has expressed deep concern over the rising rate of drug abuse among youths ...
Lagos penalizes 580 restaurants, nightclubs over indoor smoking violations
The Lagos State government penalized 580 nightclubs and restaurants in 2024 for breaching indoor smoking regulations, as part of an ...
Edo Health Initiative benefits over 100 on World Hypertension Day
Edo State Health Insurance Commission organized a medical outreach in Benin City, benefiting over 100 residents with free check-ups and ...
Rotary Club provides sanitation relief to Iju Ogundimu market with new toilet facility
The Rotary Club of Omole Golden donates a modern four-toilet facility worth over N4m to the Iju Ogundimu Market in ...
FG counters Oyakhilome’s salt claims, urges Nigerians to follow medical advice
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has cautioned Nigerians to avoid excessive salt consumption, refuting Pastor Chris Oyakhilome's ...
World Asthma Day: LASUTH advocates for increased asthma awareness, affordable inhaler access
Lagos State University Teaching Hospital calls for greater public awareness of asthma symptoms and improved access to inhaled treatments, emphasizing ...
NCDC reports over 1,300 suspected cholera cases across Nigeria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) reports 1,307 suspected cholera cases across 30 states and 34 associated ...
Lagos commissioner mandates positive malaria test for anti-malaria drug dispensing
Lagos State Commissioner for Health warns pharmacies: positive malaria test required before dispensing anti-malarial drugs as state aims for elimination.