News Category - Health
MICROSOFT FOUNDER, BILL GATES, BAGS NIGERIA'S CFR NATIONAL AWARD
The philanthropist arrived in Nigeria to discuss health and development initiatives.
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IKOYI-OBALENDE LCDA INCREASES DOCTORS' SALARIES TO N800,000, AS RECONSTRUCTION OF PHC NEARS COMPLETION
The latest increment represents a 100% hike from the existing ₦400,000, and a 300% total increase since February 2024, when the doctors’ salaries were first reviewed from ₦200,000 to ₦400,000.
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WNTD 2025: CAPPA HAILS ADO-EKITI SMOKE-FREE CITY DECLARATION ...URGES FG TO BOOST TOBACCO CONTROL FUNDING
"This strategic move aligns with global best practices and the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), to safeguard the health and well-being of Ekiti residents.” CAPPA Executive Director.
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ONITSHA DRUGS MARKET SAGA: OBI FAULTS NAFDAC OVER PROLONGED CLOSURE
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party said the level of insensitivity being displayed by NAFDAC is both disturbing and uncaring.
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CAPPA FAULTS LAGOS WATER MOU FOR LACKING TRANSPARENCY
The NGO called for transparency about the deal, saying the Lagos State government owed its taxpayers a duty of disclosure and accountability.
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SALT AWARENESS WEEK: CAPPA CALLS FOR ACCELERATION OF SALT REDUCTION TARGET
CAPPA noted that cultural practices, rapid urbanization, deceptive marketing and changing lifestyles are tilting Nigerians’ dietary patterns towards ultra-processed foods high in sodium, sugar and unhealthy fats.
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DEATH OF WOMAN REFUSED BLOOD TRANSFUSION: RIVERS STATE SEALS MATERNITY CLINIC
The facility owned by one Comfort Etuk, operated from a three-bedroom apartment, which was converted into a six-bed maternity home.
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REPORT: HOW CORPORATIONS HOOK NIGERIANS ON UNHEALTHY FOODS, INCREASE NCDs
Findings show that through aggressive marketing, cultural co-optation, celebrity endorsements, and deceptive labelling, corporations entrenched ultra-processed, high-sugar, and high-sodium products in Nigeria's food environment—targeting children, youth, low-income communities.
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MARWA PUSHES FOR NDLEA DRUG TEST FOR NYSC, OTHERS
Marwa said the push for drug integrity test for youth corps members, prospective couples and others is not punitive but to discourage substance abuse and provide early treatment for those who test positive.
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WORLD HEALTH DAY: CAPPA DEMANDS IMPROVED HEALTHCARE FUNDING, HEALTHY FOOD POLICIES
With 2025 WHD theme as "Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures", CAPPA noted that this year’s reflection provides an opportunity for the government to review and strengthen its healthy food systems so it can guarantee Nigerians’ access to nutritious food.
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CUSTOMS INTERCEPT TRUCKLOAD OF ENDANGERED WILDLIFE FROM CAMEROON
The suspected smugglers were found in possession of 213 parrot heads, 29 packs of parrot feathers,128 African hornbill heads, 5 eagle heads, 1 pack of eagle feathers, 2 chimpanzee heads, 4 hands, and 4 legs.
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LOCAL, INT’L NGOS WELCOME FG LAUNCH OF NIGERIA’S SODIUM REDUCTION GUIDELINES
RTSL, Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI), Network for Health Equity and Development (NHED) and Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) are part of the local and international public health partners for the National Guideline for Sodium Reduction.
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CLIMATE CRISIS NO EXCUSE TO PRIVATISE PUBLIC WATER – SAYS WATER JUSTICE COALITION
In a statement, the coalition called on African governments to protect water as a public good, warning against the growing trend of treating water as a market commodity, just as it decried attempts to justify water privatisation under the guise of climate adaptation.
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