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Cancer survivors deserve dignity, not just treatment — Bricon Foundation
… Donates ₦50m breast prostheses, mastectomy bras to 600 women.
Measles: 109 deaths recorded as outbreaks hit 71 LGAs
By Joyce Ekeh Nigeria has recorded 109 deaths from measles, with outbreaks reported in 71 local government areas, LGAs, across the country, according...
FG seeks wider access to advanced cancer treatment with radiotheranostics
By Daniel Kudayah The Federal Government has called for increased investment in radiopharmaceutical therapy and radiotheranostics as part of efforts to expand access...
Katsina health workers declare seven-day warning strike amid diphtheria outbreak
By Kazeem Waris Healthcare delivery in Katsina State could be disrupted as health workers have declared a seven-day warning strike over unresolved welfare...
Local cancer care saves Nigeria $200m in foreign exchange — NSIA
By Desire Uzochukwu Nigeria has prevented more than $200 million in foreign exchange outflows through investments in local cancer treatment and diagnostic services,...
Hepatitis: over 20m Nigerians at risk as silent liver killer goes undetected
90% of infected Nigerians unaware of their status, FG says late diagnosis fuels cirrhosis, liver cancer
Lassa fever: 1 in 4 confirmed cases die as CFR hits 24.4%
… 252 deaths recorded in 2026 as 87% of cases come from five states
Health insurance enrolment hits 22m, more yet to be covered — NHIA
By Confidence Obiahu Nigeria’s health insurance enrolment has risen to more than 22 million, but millions of Nigerians remain without financial protection against...
