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Lassa Fever Death Toll Hits 263 as Nigeria Records 1,115 Confirmed Cases Across 24 States

BY TAIBAT UMMI YAKUBU Nigeria has recorded 263 deaths from Lassa fever, with confirmed infections reaching 1,115 across 24 states, according to the Nigeria...

Sulaiman Umar · Oct 08, 2026 · 371

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NCDC Tightens Border Screening as Ebola Outbreak Triggers New Travel Health Checks

Nigeria has stepped up health screening for international travellers as authorities introduce new entry requirements for passengers arriving from countries...

Sulaiman Umar · Sep 23, 2026 · 377

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FG Needs N4.55bn to Recruit Over 122,000 Health Workers for PHCs

The Federal Government has disclosed that it will require approximately N4.55 billion over the next three years to recruit 122,696 health workers needed to...

Sulaiman Umar · Jun 27, 2026 · 539