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Comprehensive Lecture: What You Should Know About the Prostate

Daily Dispatch August 18, 2026

By Dr. WEMA Introduction The prostate is a small gland that is part of the male reproductive system. Although it is normally about the size of a walnut in younger men, it can enlarge with age. Prostate problems are common, especially in men over 50, but many prostate conditions can be detected

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Zulum Pledges N100m, Stronger Partnerships to Revamp UMTH, Borno Healthcare

Daily Dispatch August 18, 2026

…Commissions NEDC-funded Fertility Centre, Maternity Complex Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has pledged stronger collaboration with the Federal Government and development partners to transform healthcare delivery in the state, while announcing a N100 million government donation in support of a book chronicling the tenure of the Chief Medical Director of the

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NEAR Foundation Restores Sight for 110 Cataract Patients in Yobe

Daily Dispatch August 18, 2026

….Supports 260 Residents With Food Packages NGURU, Yobe State — The NEAR Foundation has successfully concluded a humanitarian outreach in Nguru, Yobe State, combining cataract surgeries with food assistance for vulnerable residents. As part of the initiative, 110 beneficiaries underwent successful cataract surgeries, giving them improved vision and a renewed

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EU Releases €2.3m to Fight Cholera as Nigeria Gets €1.5m

Daily Dispatch August 17, 2026

…61,888 cases, 1,230 deaths recorded across Africa in five months The European Union has released €2.3 million in emergency humanitarian funding to Nigeria and three other African countries to contain the spread of cholera, as the disease continues to pose a major public health threat across the continent. Nigeria is to receive the largest share […]

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ECOWAS Deploys 30 Ambulances to Strengthen Emergency Healthcare Across West Africa

Daily Dispatch August 15, 2026

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has stepped up efforts to strengthen emergency healthcare across the region with the deployment of 30 fully equipped ambulances to improve the speed and quality of medical response to life-threatening emergencies. The ambulances were formally handed over on Friday, August 14, 2026, in Lomé, Togo, under an […]

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NDLEA Honours VGADA for Sustained Support in WADA

Daily Dispatch August 14, 2026

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recognised the Vanguard Against Drug Abuse (VGADA) for its sustained commitment to the fight against substance abuse and addiction in Nigeria. The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the NDLEA, Gen. Buba Marwa (Retd.), presented a Certificate of Commendation to VGADA on Thursday, August 13, 2026, in recognition of […]