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Illegal Revenue Crackdown (Edo): Edo State Taskforce arrested two suspects, Osasere Amadin and Irahbor Destiny, for illegal revenue collection around the Third Junction in Benin City, acting on intelligence and surveillance after the state banned such collections. Drug Abuse Push (Edo): Edo State renewed its fight against drug abuse and trafficking through awareness, prevention, and community engagement, pointing to poverty, unemployment, weak education, and inequality as key drivers, while urging parents, teachers, healthcare workers, and community leaders to act. Men’s Wellness (Edo): An Executive Men’s Wellness session in Benin City urged regular exercise, better water intake, adequate sleep, and routine medical checkups, warning that prolonged sitting and high salt intake can raise risks like hypertension and prostate cancer. Sickle Cell Support (Edo): Edo Commissioner for Health said medical support for indigent sickle cell patients will continue, with intensified genotype screening and genetic counselling to reduce new cases. Health Outreach (Edo): The Omoarebu Ogbeide Foundation (TOOF) launched a free medical programme in Ozalla, including support for Ozalla Primary Health Care Centre and community empowerment activities. Training for Health Workforce (Benin/UNIBEN): Nigeria’s NUC approved six new UNIBEN programmes for 2026/2027, including Speech Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Nursing Science (with UBTH collaboration), to address healthcare manpower shortages. Malaria Prevention Update: A new review reports insecticide-treated bed nets still save lives and protect against malaria across Africa and Asia, despite growing mosquito resistance. Regional Health Pressure (Ghana): A DW Africa report highlights how Burkina Faso conflict is spilling into northern Ghana, straining schools and resources for refugee children.

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Jun. 16, 2026

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Jun. 16, 2026

Adherence to biosafety and biosecurity protocols: An assessment of biomedical and veterinary laboratories in Benin

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