August 5, 2025
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Tanzanian Professor Mohamed Janabi Takes Helm as WHO Regional Director for Africa, Pledges Stronger Health Systems and Equitable Care

Tanzanian Professor Mohamed Janabi has officially taken up his role as the World Health Organization’s Regional Director for Africa, marking a significant moment in the continent’s health leadership. On Monday, June 30, 2025, Janabi assumed office, bringing with him over 30 years of extensive experience in clinical medicine, public health, health policy, and health systems

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Health

UNICEF Launches Ambitious Polio Vaccination Drive to Immunize Over One Million Children in Taraba State

UNICEF has officially launched a comprehensive polio vaccination campaign across Taraba State, targeting over one million children under the age of five in a bold move to eradicate the crippling disease from the region. The initiative was officially flagged off on Saturday in Jalingo, the state capital, as part of a broader effort to protect

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Health

Resident Doctors Threaten Nationwide Strike as July 1 Deadline Looms Over Unmet Demands

A looming health crisis threatens Nigeria as the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) signals plans to commence an industrial strike if the Federal Government fails to address their persistent demands. Sources revealed on Monday that the association is set to hold a critical congress meeting today, July 1, 2025, where the final decision on

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Health

Medical Laboratory Scientists Reject Tinubu’s Nominee for MLSCN Chairmanship

Abuja, July 1, 2025 — The Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN) has publicly rejected the appointment of Babajide Salako as the new chairman of the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN), calling for President Bola Tinubu to withdraw the nomination. At a press briefing, AMLSN President Casmir Ifeanyi argued that Salako

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Health

Bago Declares State of Emergency on Minna General Hospital, Orders Overhaul of 50-Year-Old Facility

Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State has declared a state of emergency on the Minna General Hospital, describing the long-standing health institution as outdated, overstretched, and unsafe for patient care. This decision follows an impromptu inspection visit to the facility, which the governor said revealed deeply rooted infrastructural decay unfit for the state’s growing

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Health Technology

Microsoft Unveils AI System En Route to Medical “Superintelligence,” Diagnosing Complex Cases Four Times More Accurately Than Doctors

In a major reveal today, global tech giant Microsoft announced the development of an artificial intelligence tool—called the Microsoft AI Diagnostic Orchestrator (MAI‑DxO)—that it says can diagnose “diagnostically complex and intellectually demanding” medical cases with four times greater accuracy than a panel of human physicians The system, led by Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI,

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Health

Governors’ Wives Pledge Unified Support for Cancer Control Across Nigeria

Abuja, July 1, 2025 — In a unified move to combat one of Nigeria’s deadliest health challenges, the wives of the 36 state governors have pledged their collective commitment to advancing cancer control and management nationwide. The declaration was made at a high-level advocacy meeting held in Abuja, where the governors’ spouses reaffirmed their dedication

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Agriculture Farming Health

“If You Spray Pesticides That Kill My Cattle, You’re Triggering an Issue” — Sani on Herders-Farmers Tensions

Jos, Plateau State — July 1, 2025 — Alhaji Nasiru Sani, Manager of the Galambi Cattle Ranch, has cautioned farmers against indiscriminate use of pesticides and herbicides, warning that any chemical application resulting in cattle deaths could spark serious conflict with herders. Sani’s comments come amid mounting tensions between herders and farmers across parts of Plateau

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Health

Cholera Threat Rises with Rainy Season: NCDC, WHO Strengthen Early Response to Curb Outbreaks

Abuja, July 1, 2025 — With the rainy season intensifying across Nigeria, health authorities are ramping up efforts to prevent and contain a potential surge in cholera cases, which often spike due to flooding and contaminated water sources. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO)

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General Health

NHIA Cracks Down on 96 Healthcare Providers and HMOs Over Service Failures Across Nigeria

ABUJA — In a bold move to reinforce its commitment to improved healthcare delivery and accountability, the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has taken disciplinary actions against a total of 96 healthcare players — comprising 49 healthcare facilities and 47 Health Maintenance Organisations (HMOs) — for various breaches of its operational guidelines in 2024. The

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