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‘We pray this news is real’ – Senator Sani reacts to development of cancer vaccine by Russian Scientists

Senator Shehu Sani has reacted following the news of the development of cancer vaccine by Russian Scientists. Sani said, "we hope and pray this news is real" as many "privileged"…

HenrisCounty September 8, 2025Cancer, London, Russia, Sani, Senator, USNo Comments

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Russia’s cancer vaccine ready for use after successful trials – Scientists

Russian Scientists have announced, its newly developed cancer vaccine is now ready for clinical use. This was made known by the Federal Medical and Biological Agency (FMBA). Enteromix, the cancer…

HenrisCounty September 7, 2025Cancer, Russia, Scientists, VaccineNo Comments

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Whooping cough k*lls baby after mother not vaccinated during pregnancy

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has made known, a baby has died of whooping cough as the mother was not vaccinated of the disease during pregnancy after contracting the…

HenrisCounty August 31, 2025England, health, Mother, Pregnancy, UKNo Comments

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President Tinubu approves subsidy to ease cost of kidney dialysis for Nigerians

In his move to expand access to healthcare, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a "landmark" subsidy which will help ameliorate the cost of kidney dialysis for Nigerians. This means…

HenrisCounty August 19, 2025Kidney, Special Adviser, Subsidy, TinubuNo Comments

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China reports 7,000 cases of mosquito-borne chikungunya virus

Across China's Guangdong province since July, over 7,000 cases of a mosquito-borne virus have been reported, forcing measures synonymous to those taken during the Covid-19 pandemic. In the city of…

HenrisCounty August 5, 2025chikungunya, China, Mosquito, VirusNo Comments

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Lagos State govt responds to warning strike by Medical Guild over salary deductions

The Government of Lagos State has responded to the three-day warning strike by the Medical Guild "over alleged unilateral salary deductions and other related concerns". The LASG's response was .ade…

HenrisCounty July 28, 2025Lagos, Ministry, Sanwo-OluNo Comments

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PM Starmer keeps promise of recruiting more mental health workers

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK), Keir Starmer, said, he has kept the promise he made of recruiting more mental health workers. Starmer said, in less than twelve (12)…

HenrisCounty June 27, 2025health, PM, Prime Minister, UK, United KingdomNo Comments

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Obasanjo tells how to prevent doctors from leaving the country

Former President of Nigeria (served from 1999 to 2007), Olusegun Obasanjo, has revealed a system that can help prevent medical personnel from leaving the country. Doctors are exiting Nigeria for…

HenrisCounty June 17, 2025Doctors, Head of State, Hospital, NigeriaNo Comments

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Enugu State: Chioma Uzodimma join First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, to present 10,000 professional kits to midwives across S/East Geo Zone

First Lady of Imo State, Chioma Uzodimma, in Enugu State, joined her "sisters", the Renewed Hope Initiative State Coordinators, to welcome the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON,…

HenrisCounty June 10, 2025Enugu State, First Lady, Governor, Oluremi Tinubu, UzodimmaNo Comments

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‘We hope to eradicate malaria in the next twenty years’ – Bill Gates shares ‘ambitious goals’ with President Tinubu

American businessman and Philanthropist, Bill Gates, has shared some of his "ambitious goals" with Nigeria's President, Bola Tinubu. The Microsoft Co-Founder said, "Nigeria had some ambitious goals for improving health,…

HenrisCounty June 4, 2025American, Bill Gates, Businessman, Nigeria, President TinubuNo Comments

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Ogun State: Governor Abiodun commissions Nigeria’s first large-scale rapid diagnostic test (RDT) production facility

Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has commissioned Nigeria’s first large-scale rapid diagnostic test (RDT) production facility, CODIX BIO Limited. The facility is located along Sagamu expressway, Ogun State, and…

HenrisCounty May 10, 2025Africa, Dapo Abiodun, healthcare, Nigeria, Ogun StateNo Comments

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Delta State: ‘Sustainable healthcare – Impact of Governor Oborevwori’s ‘Project 10 Million Delta’

According to the Delta State Government: "Under the visionary leadership of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, the success of the ‘Project 10 Million Delta’ underscores a sustainable healthcare philosophy rooted in prevention…

HenrisCounty May 2, 2025Delta State, Governor, healthcare, Sheriff OborevworiNo Comments

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NOA and NACA seal strategic partnership to strengthen HIV prevention and anti-stigma campaigns nationwide

National Orientation Agency (NOA) and National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) have sealed a "strategic partnership to strengthen HIV prevention and anti-stigma campaigns" across the country. According to…

HenrisCounty April 28, 2025National Orientation Agency, NOANo Comments

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Press Release – FG launches bold reforms to end preventable maternal and neonatal deaths’

Press Release FG launches bold reforms to end preventable maternal and neonatal deaths "No woman should die giving life,” says Health Minister on Safe Motherhood Day The Federal Government has…

HenrisCounty April 22, 2025Motherhood, WomanNo Comments

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Ondo State: First Lady Oluremi Tinubu distributes 10,000 professional kits to midwives in Akure

First Lady of Osun State, Chief (Mrs) Titilola Adeleke, announced, she alongside Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, distributed 10,000 professional kits to midwives in Akure, Ondo State. The distribution…

HenrisCounty April 19, 2025First Lady, health, Osun State, Senator Oluremi TinubuNo Comments

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Lassa Fever: Week 14 Situation Report – ’15 new confirmed cases, 5 new deaths’ – NCDC

According to a Lassa Fever in Nigeria Week 14 Situation Report released by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) - (X/@NCDCgov): • 246 new suspected cases• 15…

HenrisCounty April 17, 2025Lassa Fever, NigeriaNo Comments

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United Kingdom: ‘Over 80% of patients having cancer ruled out’ – PM Starmer

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK), Keir Starmer, said, "Our Plan for Change is working." He made the statement as he announced, "Over 80% of patients having cancer ruled…

HenrisCounty April 14, 2025Cancer, Keir Starmer, Patients, UK, United KingdomNo Comments

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Abia State: Govt alongside Obasanjo Foundation launch three ‘groundbreaking’ healthcare initiatives

Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, announced, the State government alongside strategic partners and the Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation, launched three (3) groundbreaking healthcare initiatives. They are: "Formal Sector Health Insurance…

HenrisCounty April 11, 2025Aba, Abia State, Alex Otti, GCFR, healthcare, ObasanjoNo Comments

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‘Nigeria only accounts for just about 1% of the global nursing workforce, far below what is needed for a country of over 200 million people’ – Peter Obi

2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, said, "Nigeria only accounts for just about 1% of the global nursing workforce, which is far below what is needed…

HenrisCounty April 11, 2025Anambra State, health, Labour Party, Nigeria, Nurse, Peter ObiNo Comments

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Lassa Fever: Week 13 Situation Report – ’14 deaths reported across 34 states’

According to Lassa Fever update from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC): "As of 30th March 2025: "315 new suspected cases and 14 deaths have been reported…

HenrisCounty April 10, 2025Disease, Lassa Fever, NCDCNo Comments