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Allowance review for medical, dental officers will hurt healthcare sector — NMA
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 4, 2025
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Edo State Branch, on Friday expressed worry over the recent circular issued by the National Salaries, Income, and Wages Commission on June 27, 2025, regarding the review of allowances for Medical and Dental...
Healing the Nation: Pate’s silent war against Nigeria’s Broken Health System
Pulse
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July 3, 2025
From delivering sharp immunisation interventions to pioneering universal healthcare reforms, Pate has transformed both local systems and Nigeria’s health reputation.1) Early life and BackgroundPate was born on September 6, 1968, in Misau, Bauchi...
Lassa Fever, Yellow Fever, Diphtheria claim 28 lives in Edo
The Sun Nigeria
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July 4, 2025
From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Cyril Oshiomhole, yesterday, gave update on the outbreak of Lassa Fever in the state and said 137 confirmed cases have been confirmed with 24 deaths. Besides, he said Yellow Fever has...
Edo confirms Dengue Fever outbreak, steps up response efforts
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 4, 2025
The Edo State Government on Friday confirmed an outbreak of Dengue Fever, with 86 reported cases across several local government areas. This was made known at a press briefing by the State Commissioner for Health, Dr Cyril Adams Oshiomhole, in...
Health Advocacy: WAHO moves to bridge communication gaps
News Diary Online
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July 1, 2025
… Plans Lassa Fever international conference in Abidjan Sept 22 The West African Health Organization (WAHO), has intensified efforts geared towards bringing noticeable communication gaps that tend to hinder effective regional health advocacy. One...
Edo: NMA advocates inclusive approach in passing health bill
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 2, 2025
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) Edo State branch on Wednesday made a case for the association to be carried along by the Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA) as critical healthcare stakeholders in the bill establishing the Edo Health Care...
One-Day Prevalence of Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase (ESBL) and Carbapenemase-Producing Bacteria in Fecal Samples from Surgical Patients: A Concerning Trend of Antibiotic Resistance
Dove Medical Press
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July 4, 2025
Introduction Antimicrobial resistance has become a global concern, posing significant challenges in the treatment of infectious diseases.1 Beta-lactam antibiotics, including penicillins, cephalosporins, carbapenems, and aztreonam, are commonly...
WAHO boosts health communication advocacy, plans Lassa Fever conference for Sept 22
Prompt News Online
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July 1, 2025
In pursuit of its resolve to boost communication for regional health advocacy, the West African Health Organization (WAHO), has held a strategic communication workshop. The workshop opened in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, on Monday in preparation for...
Benjamin Egbaji: Rights group raises alarm over detained Nigerian Pastor in Benin Republic
Daily Post
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June 30, 2025
The International Director of Dynamic Ambassadors for Social Transformation and Orientation Initiatives (DASTOI), Ayobamidele Kehinde, has raised an alarm over the deteriorating health and continued detention of a Nigerian clergyman, Pastor...
World Congress on Enhancing Healthcare in Esanland Holds on July 11
News Diary Online
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June 30, 2025
Photo: Dr Eromonsele Idahosa, President, Esan World Congress …Organizers Say Vision is to Change People’s Healthcare Narrative The 9th Annual Convention of Esan World Congress (EWC) USA/Canada, scheduled to hold from July 11 to 13, 2025 in Newark,...
EZ Properties Managers Unveils Ultra-Modern Atlantic City Estate In Benin City To Clients
ITV
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June 29, 2025
EZ Properties Limited has opened a New estate in Eghudu Community on Upper Ekenwan Road in Benin City. Wellington Akodeja reports that the estate, which will accommodate over One thousand houses, including hospitals, hotels, Schools, a shopping...
MCPDP Trains Primary Healthcare Educators For Improved Service Delivery
ITV
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June 29, 2025
In a bid to boost skills and knowledge among primary healthcare workers, the Mandatory Continuous Professional Development Programme, MCPDP, under the Community Health Practitioner Registration Board of Nigeria has organised a crucial training on...
Auchi Poly Mass Comm Class Of 2006 Holds Maiden Reunion In Benin
Daily Independent
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June 29, 2025
1 BENIN – The Alumni Association of Mass Communication Students (AMCOS) Class of 2006, Auchi Polytechnic, has held its maiden reunion, bringing together classmates nearly two decades after graduation for a weekend of reflection, reconnection and...
Edo Community To Petition EFCC, IGP Over Abandoned Healthcare Centre Despite N35m Payment
Daily Independent
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June 29, 2025
1 BENIN – The people of Utoka Community in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State, are currently not happy over an abandoned but completely paid for healthcare centre renovation project in the community. The community have threatened...
ECOWAS and its survival
Daily Trust
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July 4, 2025
Let me begin by congratulating the government and people of Ghana on the occasion of this year’s Republic Day celebrations. I must also commend the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Teshie, for organising this lecture. As you may be...
Prof. Mathias Abiodun Emokpae Attributes Decline In Male Reproductive Health To Stress, Poor Diet, Others
ITV
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June 29, 2025
Environmental pollutants, lifestyle modification, stress, and poor diet have been highlighted as key factors affecting male reproductive health. That was the assertion at the three hundred and forty-fourth inaugural lecture series of the...
FALLEN EAGLES: Rufai, Keshi… members of Nigeria’s 1994 AFCON-winning squad who have died
The Cable
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July 4, 2025
The Super Eagles of Nigeria’s set at the 1994 AFCON in Tunisia turned in memorable performances that made history for the nation, and lifted the morale of the populace. Filled with star performers, this group of players won Nigeria’s first AFCON...
Major Health Stories Across Nigeria in May
Premium Times
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June 28, 2025
In May, Nigeria’s health sector recorded new concerns around disease outbreaks, healthcare access, and workforce stability. While cumulative data revealed a rising death toll from Lassa fever and meningitis, the government also made progress with...
The best history books to read in 2025
The Week Magazine
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July 4, 2025
Understanding the past "gives us perspective" on current events, said GQ. "And right now, we sorely need perspective." With "war raging in Europe" and Donald Trump causing chaos across the pond, it's worth spending some time discovering how we got...
Angélique Kidjo set to get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Business Insider Africa
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July 4, 2025
The African music sensation joins a remarkable lineup for the Class of 2026, including Miley Cyrus, Timothée Chalamet, Deepika Padukone (who becomes the first Indian actress to earn the award), Shaquille O'Neal, and more. The Walk of Fame board...