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State House Press Release (Full)13 US patients receive kidney transplant in Nigeria amid Surge In Reverse Medical Tourism - VP Shettima13 US patients receive kidney transplant in Nigeria amid Surge…

Samples of H5N1 bird flu collected from a severely ill patient in Louisiana reveal signs of mutations that may make the virus more transmissible to humans, the Centers for Disease…

Coordinating Minister of Health & Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pate, has disclosed, President Bola Tinubu, over 70 new healthcare manufacturing companies are engaging in active discussions with international financiers concerning…

According to Delta State Government: "The Delta State Government has received a significant donation of office equipment from the Global Fund to bolster its Malaria Programme and advance efforts toward…

CDC confirms first severe case of H5N1 Bird Flu in the U.S. While an investigation into the source of the infection is ongoing, it has been determined that the patient…

2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, made a donation of ₦10 million to Madonna College of Health Technology, Olokoro, Abia State.Peter Obi donates ₦10 million to…

Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said, the Lagos Medipark "is set to be a transformative healthcare center for Africa", adding, "It will feature a 140-bed multi-specialist hospital, cutting-edge diagnostic…

According to Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu: "I am happy to announce that we are the South West runner-up in the Primary Health Care Leadership Challenge organized by the Nigeria…

An increase in cases of measles has ignited a fresh call for uptake in the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine.Doctor checks on a girl with measlesUK Health Security Agency…

Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has called on "the affected countries to scale up their responses and for solidarity from the international community to help…

More younger women are getting breast cancer, and doctors are scrambling to understand why.Breast cancer RibbonRates of breast cancer in women under 50 have increased more than 15% in the…

Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has announced the handover of 250-bed Specialist Hospital in Ogun State, a "testament to our dedication to providing world-class healthcare for our people."Governor of…

The World Health Organization (WHO) disclosed, "more than 10 million people globally were infected with measles in 2023."'More than 10 million people globally were infected with measles in 2023'. Photo:…

Lassa Fever in Nigeria Situation Report for Week 43.Lassa Fever in Nigeria Week 43 Situation ReportThe report reveals, "1,055 confirms cases".Situation Report below:

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said, following ongoing outbreaks of cholera, "over 1.2 million doses of cholera vaccines have been delivered to Ethiopia."Cholera In Ethiopia: UNICEF delivers more than 1.2…

According to Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories: Judea and Samaria and towards the Gaza Strip (COGAT): "Yesterday was the final day of the second round of the vaccination…

According to Governor of Enugu State, Peter Ndubuisi Mbah: "Today, we flagged off the Enugu International Hospital project - a 300-bed, multi-specialty healthcare facility that’s set to become Africa’s leading…

According to Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories: Judea and Samaria and towards the Gaza Strip (COGAT): "The vaccination campaign against the Polio virus is taking place in northern…

According to Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories: Judea and Samaria and towards the Gaza Strip (COGAT): "The second round of the polio vaccination campaign in northern Gaza began…

According to Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories: Judea and Samaria and towards the Gaza Strip (COGAT): "POLIO vaccines update: Polio Vaccination Campaign In Southern Gaza. In the photo, a…