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UNAIDS Warns Senegal’s New Anti-LGBTQ Law Threatens HIV Response

Daily Dispatch March 18, 2026

UNAIDS has raised serious concern over Senegal’s new law imposing harsher penalties for same-sex relations and promoting LGBTQ rights, warning it could reverse years of public health progress. The bill, passed by Parliament on 12 March, criminalizes “unnatural acts” and penalizes anyone who

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Zulum Approves Recruitment of Over 1,000 Health Workers, Revitalises 123 PHCs in Borno

Daily Dispatch March 15, 2026

Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has approved the recruitment and absorption of 1,037 health professionals and support staff to strengthen primary healthcare delivery across Borno State. The decision forms part of the state government’s broader effort to expand access to quality healthcare services at the grassroots and reinforce frontline medical services in

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Zulum Moves to Fix Rural Health Gap in Borno, Approves 473 Medical Workers and 100% Allowance for Doctors

Daily Dispatch March 13, 2026

Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has approved the recruitment of 473 medical personnel and introduced a 100 per cent rural posting allowance for doctors in a major push to strengthen healthcare services in underserved communities across Borno State. The dual intervention is aimed at addressing the shortage of skilled health workers in rural areas […]

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Medical Director of Meye Hospital Dies After Collapsing During Surgery in Abuja

Daily Dispatch March 4, 2026

Tragedy struck the medical community in the Federal Capital Territory on Tuesday evening as the Medical Director of Meye Hospital and Chief Surgeon at Nyanyan General Hospital, identified simply as Dr. John, passed away after collapsing while on duty. According to sources, the doctor had reportedly performed six surgical procedures earlier in the day. He […]

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Breaking:Nyanyan Doctor Collapsed Died While Performing Surgery

Daily Dispatch March 4, 2026

The Medical Director of Meye Hospital, Kurudu, and Chief Surgeon Nyanyan General Hospital, Abuja this evening collapsed and died. The Doctor, simple known as Dr. John was said to have perform six surgery today. He was said to have collapsed while performing the sixth surgery in his private hospital, before he was rushed to Nyanyan […]

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Cataract Outreach: Near Foundation Restores Sight to 68 Patients in Gombe

Daily Dispatch March 4, 2026

No fewer than 68 patients have regained their sight following a cataract outreach programme held at the General Hospital Deba in Deba Local Government Area of Gombe State. The outreach was carried out by the Near Foundation in conjunction with Nizamiye Hospital as part of efforts to improve access to quality eye care services in […]