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Ogun State Encourages Miners to Access Complimentary Tuberculosis Care
Ogun State officials are calling on miners to utilize free tuberculosis testing and treatment programs to combat high health risks associated with mining dust exposure.
Zamfara State Grants Extended Six-Month Maternity Leave for Female Employees
Zamfara State has implemented a six-month maternity leave policy for female civil servants to support infant nutrition and maternal recovery.
Information Minister Affirms Tinubu’s Proactive Stance on Ebola Preparedness
Information Minister Mohammed Idris details President Tinubu’s N10 billion intervention and a new communication strategy to keep Nigeria safe from the threat of Ebola.
House of Representatives Proposes Nutritionists Registration Council
Lawmakers are considering a new bill to establish the Nutritionists Registration Council of Nigeria to regulate the profession, eliminate quackery, and better address the country's malnutrition crisis.
Lagos Health Commissioner: Malaria Accounts for Only 5% of Fever Cases
Lagos Health Commissioner Prof. Akin Abayomi reports that only 5% of fever cases are confirmed as malaria, prompting a shift toward better diagnostic testing and reduced reliance on automatic antimalarial treatment.
Scholar Urges Nigerian Government to Finance Study of Overlooked Medicinal Plants
Professor Folake Lucy Oyetayo of Ekiti State University is urging the federal government to fund research into Nigeria's underutilized medicinal plants to improve public health and lower healthcare costs.
Ebola Death Toll Reaches 600 in Democratic Republic of Congo
The Ebola death toll in the Democratic Republic of Congo has hit 600, with officials monitoring the spread of the rare Bundibugyo strain while testing new treatments.
Nigerian Government Vows to Strengthen Anti-Drug Efforts and Improve Rehabilitation Access
Government officials and stakeholders gathered in Abuja to coordinate a national strategy against drug trafficking and improve rehabilitation services for those affected by substance abuse.
Zamfara State Implements Digital Health Systems
Zamfara State has launched a digital health initiative aimed at improving hospital operations, data management, and patient outcomes under the direction of Governor Dauda Lawal.
Zamfara Sanitation Agency Announces Strategic Shift Following Compliance Gains
The Zamfara State Environmental Sanitation and Enforcement Agency is introducing new strategies for monthly cleanups after seeing improved public cooperation and awareness.