Health
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Folorunso Alakija Donates N34bn Medical Research Hospital to Osun State University
Renowned Nigerian businesswoman and philanthropist, Folorunso Alakija, has completed and donated a N34 billion ultra-modern medical research and training hospital to Osun State University (UNIOSUN). The donation is one of the most significant private investments…
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Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang calls for African-led health reforms at ICASA 2025
Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, the Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, has urged African countries to take full ownership of their public health priorities. She made the call on December 4, 2025, while delivering…
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Oluremi Tinubu Distributes 10,000 Sanitary Pads to Anambra Schoolgirls
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has launched the Flow with Confidence project under the Renewed Hope Initiative, committing N2.5 billion to support schoolgirls’ menstrual health. In Anambra State, 10,000 sanitary pad packs were distributed…
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NAFDAC Declares Ban on Alcohol Sachets, Small Bottles Below 200ml
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has declared a ban on the production and sale of alcoholic beverages in sachets and small-volume bottles with a capacity of less than 200ml.…