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in HealthXtraLassa Fever Tightens Grip on Nigeria as Death Toll Hits 17, Plateau Emerges Deadly New Hotspot
Follow ( 0 Followers ) X Follow E-mail : * Follow Unfollow Nigeria is confronting a rapidly escalating Lassa fever outbreak, with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) confirming 93 cases and 17 deaths across eight states by the end of January 2026. Health officials warn that infections have continued to rise […] More
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Was Singer Nanyah’s Death Preventable? Snake-Bite Tragedy Exposes Nigeria’s Antivenom Crisis
Follow ( 0 Followers ) X Follow E-mail : * Follow Unfollow The death of Nwangene “Nanyah,” a 26-year-old singer and former Voice Nigeria contestant, has sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s creative community and reignited urgent debate about the country’s chronic shortage of antivenom. Nanyah was reportedly bitten on January 31 by what eyewitnesses described as […] More
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US and Nigeria Sign $5.1B Health Partnership to Transform Healthcare and Save Lives
Follow ( 0 Followers ) X Follow E-mail : * Follow Unfollow The United States and Nigeria have signed a historic five-year, $5.1 billion Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance the America First Global Health Strategy and strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system.Under the agreement, the U.S. will contribute $2.1 billion, while Nigeria will commit $3.0 billion […] More
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Nigeria, U.S. Sign Historic Health Deal to Boost National Security, Expand Primary Healthcare Nationwide
Follow ( 0 Followers ) X Follow E-mail : * Follow Unfollow Nigeria and the United States have signed a historic bilateral health agreement designed to strengthen health security and significantly expand access to quality primary healthcare services across the country. The landmark pact deepens cooperation between both nations in critical areas such as disease […] More
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💔 “I Almost Lost My Life”: Nigerian Lady Cries Out After Fake Nurse Botched ₦7 Million BBL Surgery in Lagos
Follow ( 0 Followers ) X Follow E-mail : * Follow Unfollow A Nigerian woman has gone viral on social media after sharing her near-death experience from a botched Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) allegedly performed by a fake nurse posing as a plastic surgeon in Lagos. In a tearful video shared on X (formerly Twitter) […] More
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Swallows and Calories: Nutrition Expert Reveals the Healthiest Options for Nigerians
Follow ( 0 Followers ) X Follow E-mail : * Follow Unfollow A viral health video has sparked conversations across social media after breaking down the calorie content of Nigeria’s most popular swallows, helping Nigerians make better dietary choices. According to the breakdown, fufu emerges as one of the healthiest options with just 150 calories […] More
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Air Fryer vs Microwave: Which Is Safer for Your Health?
Follow ( 0 Followers ) X Follow E-mail : * Follow Unfollow The debate between air fryers and microwaves has become one of the hottest kitchen conversations, and recent expert insights shed light on the potential health risks hidden behind these everyday appliances. Both devices serve the same purpose—making food preparation quick and convenient—but they […] More
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Russia Unveils Free mRNA Cancer Vaccine, Human Trials Set for 2025
Follow ( 0 Followers ) X Follow E-mail : * Follow Unfollow Russia has announced the launch of a personalized mRNA cancer vaccine, with human trials expected to begin between September and October 2025, according to reports from state agency TASS and the Economic Times. The vaccine — initially designed to treat melanoma, a severe […] More
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NAFDAC Warns of Fake Postinor-2 Pills in Nigeria, But Nigerians Are Not Convinced
Follow ( 0 Followers ) X Follow E-mail : * Follow Unfollow Emergency contraceptive Postinor-2 is trending after the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) raised an alarm over fake versions of the drug circulating in Nigeria. The agency explained that there are currently three different types of Postinor-2 in circulation. […] More
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FG Claims Dialysis Now ₦12k in 12 Hospitals, Nigerians Expose Real Costs Up to ₦80k
Follow ( 0 Followers ) X Follow E-mail : * Follow Unfollow The Federal Government has listed 12 medical centers where dialysis is supposedly just ₦12,000 per session, but Nigerians are pushing back, insisting the reality is very different. According to the Ministry of Health, the subsidy approved by President Bola Tinubu in March 2025 […] More
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10 Deadly Street Names for Hard Drugs Destroying Nigerian Youths
Follow ( 0 Followers ) X Follow E-mail : * Follow Unfollow Across Nigerian streets, the drug epidemic continues to evolve under deceptive nicknames that make dangerous substances appear harmless. Behind these names lie poisons silently destroying lives, fueling crime, and pushing young people into early graves. Take for instance “Gutter Water”. It has nothing […] More
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Baby Born from 31-Year-Old Frozen Embryo Breaks World Record
Follow ( 0 Followers ) X Follow E-mail : * Follow Unfollow In a remarkable breakthrough in reproductive medicine, a healthy baby has been born from an embryo that was frozen more than three decades ago—back in 1994. This astonishing feat has earned the child the title of the “oldest baby” ever born from a […] More
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