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Nigerians Decry Persistent Festive Season Cash Scarcity – Africa Health Report (AHR) Investigation

Residents and businesses in Nigeria are voicing frustration over the recurring issue of cash scarcity as the festive season approaches. The annual challenge has left many grappling with long bank queues, limited withdrawals, and high transaction charges by shylock POS operators, causing widespread inconvenience and economic strain. During a field interview on Wednesday by our…

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Gene Therapy Reverses Heart Failure in Large Animal Model

Korede Abdullah in Lagos A landmark gene therapy has shown unprecedented results in reversing heart failure and restoring cardiac function in a large animal model. The therapy, which increases cardiac bridging integrator 1 (cBIN1) levels, significantly improved heart function and survival rates. Researchers focused on restoring cBIN1, a critical heart protein, which is lower in…

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Zero VAT Policy on Drugs: Endless Wait for Crash of Prohibitive Prices, Pains Get Awful

The Federal Government of Nigeria’s decision to implement a zero Value Added Tax (VAT) on pharmaceutical products and medical devices was widely celebrated as a game-changer, aimed at reducing drug prices and easing financial pressures on Nigerians. The government set aside 150 days for the realization of the policy by offering zero import duty on…

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Congo Mysterious Disease Cause: Difficulty Reaching Area Frustrating Efforts as 80 Die

The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed frustration with accessing the area in the Democratic Republic of Congo where a mysterious disease has emerged, saying the difficulty is a major challenge in determining its cause. WHO said in a new report heavy rains have made the region, located within a 48-hour drive from Congo’s capital…

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Ogun Nurses Commend Abiodun for New Minimum Wage, CONHESS Adjustment

Korede Abdullah in Lagos Nurses employed by the Ogun State Government have expressed their gratitude to Governor Dapo Abiodun for implementing the new minimum wage and the 25% Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) adjustment. This development has significantly improved their salaries, bridging the gap between their earnings and those of federal-level nurses. At the 2024…

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Amidst Controversy over Source of Gun Attack, Gov Kefas Sister Dies in Abuja Hospital

Korede Abdullah in Lagos Atsi Kefas, the 44-year-old sister of Taraba State Governor Kefas Gagbus, has tragically died from gunshot wounds sustained during an attack in Kente village, Wukari local government council. She passed away at a private hospital in Abuja, where she was receiving treatment after being transferred from the Federal University Teaching Hospital…

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Dele-Farotimi: Court Adjourns Case to Dec 20, Refuses Bail

The magistrate court sitting in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti state capital has refused Dele Farotimi, bail. Farotimi was arraigned in court for alleged defamation of the founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola. In his ruling, at the resumed sitting on Tuesday, the presiding magistrate, Abayomi Adeosun, adjourned the application of bail to…

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