Health
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Stakeholders Urge Pension Funds to Rescue Nigeria’s Ailing Healthcare System Amid Declining Foreign Aid
Stakeholders at a HealthCap Africa healthcare investment roundtable in Lagos have called for greater use of pension and other domestic institutional funds to finance Nigeria’s healthcare sector as international donor support declines.
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NDLEA Uncovers Suspected Industrial Meth Laboratory in Ebonyi, Arrests Mexican National
Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has announced the dismantling of a suspected industrial-scale methamphetamine laboratory in Ebonyi State and the arrest of Mexican national Arturo Carrera Loaiza. NDLEA Chairman Mohamed Buba Marwa said the operation followed months of investigation into an alleged transnational network connected to clandestine drug laboratories discovered in several parts of…
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As Authorities Probe Reported Deaths of Over 50 Children, Kano Seeks More Vaccines
KANO, Nigeria — The Kano State Government has appealed to the Federal Government for additional diphtheria vaccines as health authorities investigate reports that more than 50 children have died in a suspected outbreak in Rano Local Government Area. The reported deaths were raised by members of the Kano State House of Assembly, who said communities…
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Cancer Treatment mRNA Clears Major Phase 3 Trial Milestone
A personalised mRNA-based cancer treatment developed by Moderna and Merck has recorded positive results in a late-stage clinical trial, marking a significant milestone in efforts to use vaccine technology against cancer. The companies announced on August 19, 2026, that their experimental treatment, intismeran autogene—also known as V940 or mRNA-4157—met the main objectives of the Phase…
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Ondo Unveils Health Reforms, Plans Pharmaceutical Hub to Boost Drug Security
The Ondo State Government has announced a new set of healthcare reforms aimed at strengthening medicines security, expanding local pharmaceutical production, improving diagnostic services and attracting more private-sector investment into the state’s health system. Senior Consultant on Pharmaceutical and Medical Investments to the state government, Dr. Samuel Adekola, disclosed the initiatives during a familiarisation visit…
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Garlic and Honey: How they boost your immunity
Garlic and honey are common kitchen ingredients used in cooking, drinks and traditional home remedies. For generations, some people have combined crushed garlic with honey to soothe sore throats, manage coughs and support general health. Although both foods contain potentially beneficial compounds, health experts caution that the mixture should not be regarded as a cure…