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Today's Health News

Medical research
Research

Nigerian Scientists Develop Cheaper, More Effective Malaria Vaccine

The new vaccine shows 85% efficacy in clinical trials and could be produced at one-third the cost of current options...

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Hospital
Healthcare

Federal Government Launches 10,000 Primary Healthcare Centers Across Nigeria

The initiative aims to provide basic healthcare services within 5km of every Nigerian by 2025...

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COVID-19 testing
Pandemic

New COVID-19 Variant Detected in Nigeria: What You Need to Know

Health officials confirm the XBB variant shows increased transmissibility but lower severity than previous strains...

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Healthy food
Nutrition

Study Reveals Traditional Nigerian Diet Reduces Risk of Chronic Diseases

Research shows diets rich in local vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins lower diabetes and heart disease risk by 40%...

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Doctor with patient
Mental Health

Nigeria Launches National Mental Health Awareness Campaign

The initiative includes free counseling services and aims to reduce stigma around mental health conditions...

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Vaccination
Public Health

Polio Eradication: Nigeria Marks 5 Years Without Wild Polio Virus

Health officials celebrate milestone but warn against complacency in vaccination efforts...

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Exercise
Fitness

30 Minutes of Daily Exercise Reduces Mortality Risk by 30%, Study Finds

New research confirms even moderate physical activity significantly improves longevity and quality of life...

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Medical equipment
Technology

Nigerian Hospitals Adopt AI Technology for Faster Disease Diagnosis

The new system can analyze medical images with 95% accuracy, reducing diagnosis time from days to minutes...

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