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Nigeria reports fresh COVID case

VAM News April 22, 2026

Nigeria has recorded a fresh case of COVID-19. The newest case was confirmed in Cross River State. The Cross River State Ministry of Health has begun profiling and tracing individuals in the state who...

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Doctors issue ultimatum over welfare, unpaid allowances in Ondo

VAM News April 20, 2026

Doctors in Ondo State, under the auspices of the Nigeria Medical Association, the Ondo State branch, have called on the state government to improve their welfare, saying they were suffering under the present working...

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How Nigeria loses $1.3bn yearly to medical tourism

Tijani Mariam April 20, 2026

Nigerians have continued to express outrage over the growing trend of public officials seeking medical care abroad, describing it as a major drain on the nation’s resources and a reflection of the neglect of...

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BREAKING: Nigeria ranks lowest among 20 countries lacking obesity care guidelines

Akanji Philip March 17, 2026

Nigeria has scored zero on obesity treatment and physical activity in a new global assessment of how countries are responding to the obesity epidemic, finishing last among 20 nations with an overall score of...

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How Ordinary ‘Kiss’ Leads to Baby Losing Vision in One Eye

Akanji Philip March 6, 2026

A family is issuing a warning after their baby lost most of the vision in one eye following a simple kiss that transmitted a rare and serious Herpes Virus infection. The virus, commonly associated...

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Nigeria to receive HIV prevention drug in March — NACA

Akanji Philip March 2, 2026

The National Agency for the Control of AIDS has announced that Nigeria will take delivery of Lenacapavir, a groundbreaking HIV prevention drug that has shown 100% effectiveness in preventing HIV infection in clinical trials....

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Ondo At 50: Aiyedatiwa Leads Health Walk In Akure

VAM News January 31, 2026

…sound body, strong spirit key to effective service – Gov. Says The Governor of Ondo State, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Saturday emphasised the importance of physical fitness and spiritual renewal as essential pillars...

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Three New General Hospitals Approved In Ekiti

VAM News January 26, 2026

News Update THE Ekiti State Government says the approval for the construction and equipping of three new general hospitals is part of deliberate efforts to expand access to quality healthcare services across the state....

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First Lady Calls on Nigerians to Safeguard the Environment

Tijani Mariam January 26, 2026

The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has urged Nigerians to accept environmental protection and cleaning as a societal responsibility. Tinubu made the call in Abuja on Monday in her message to commemorate the International...