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First Lady, UNICEF Celebrate Surge in Child Birth Registration

Daily Dispatch February 20, 2026

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has applauded Nigeria for recording a sharp rise in birth registration, revealing that 14 million children have been officially registered over the past two years. UNICEF Country Representative in Nigeria, Wafaa Saeed Abdelatef, made this known during

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Tinubu to National Health Fellows: Serve Nigeria with Integrity and Courage

Daily Dispatch February 17, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday charged young participants of the Federal Government’s National Health Fellowship Programme to discharge their duties with honour, humility and courage, assuring them of sustained support to strengthen their career prospects. The President gave the charge in Abuja during the maiden National Traditional and Religious Leaders Summit on

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NEAR Foundation Restores Sight to 50 Patients in Jigawa Outreach

Daily Dispatch February 15, 2026

No fewer than 50 patients in Dutse, Jigawa State, have regained their sight through a cataract surgery outreach organised by the NEAR Foundation. The surgeries were carried out at Huda Eye Clinic and Optical Workshop as part of the foundation’s ongoing efforts to combat avoidable blindness and improve access to quality eye care in underserved […]

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FMC Abuja denies negligence in snake bite death of Ifunanya Nwagene

Daily Dispatch February 1, 2026

The Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abuja, has issued a clarification over the death of Ms. Ifunanya Lucy Nwagene, who died from complications following a snake bite, amid growing social media allegations of negligence and lack of medical supplies. In a statement dated February 1, 2026, the hospital management said Ms. Nwagene passed away on January […]

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Bauchi expands health partnerships to tackle diphtheria, malnutrition

Daily Dispatch January 29, 2026

…. records 95% measles-rubella coverage Bauchi State Government has intensified collaboration with international health partners to curb the spread of diphtheria, address rising malnutrition cases and strengthen routine immunisation across the state. The Chairman of the Bauchi State Primary Healthcare Development Board, Dr. Rilwan Muhammad, disclosed this while

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FCT doctors hails Wike over payment of 13 months hazard allowance, wage award

Daily Dispatch January 20, 2026

The Association Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory (ARD-FCTA), has hailed the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over his commitment to the welfare of doctors in the FCT. In a letter of appreciation to the Minister, dated January 15, 2026, the Resident Doctors commended the Minister for what they called […]