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Friday, June 5, 2026

Health

June 1, 2026

American Medical Centres owner Tony Brown-Arkah convicted of $52 million fraud, drug trafficking in U.S.

Mr Brown-Arkah allowed a drug ring to proliferate inside and on the steps of his clinic, where drug dealers offered to buy patients’ Suboxone prescriptions for cash.

Brown-Arkah in an undercover recorded meeting with a confidential source posing as a patient at his medical clinic in Brooklyn, offered the patient an illegal cash kickback in exchange for referring another patient to AMC.
May 31, 2026

Medical expert raises concern over Lassa fever being mistaken for malaria

He advised that any patient with malaria or typhoid fever who fails to respond to treatment should be evaluated immediately for possible Lassa fever.

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May 31, 2026

Lagos intensifies Ebola surveillance at MMIA

The commissioner described MMIA as Nigeria’s most important point of entry.

Murtala Muh'd Int'l Airport
May 31, 2026

Kano health reporters unveil unified mobilisation network

The platform seeks to strengthen media engagement and awareness creation on health, among other issues.

Healthcare workers
May 30, 2026

Cholera hits over 138 Borno communities, kills 37 villagers 

Mr Abba-Kaza noted that the outbreak had spread to 36 wards and more than 138 communities.

Governor Babagana Zulum
May 30, 2026

Doctor seeks anti-tobacco campaigns in local languages to curb smoking 

Mr Odudu said the government should also implement policy against tobacco use and abuse.

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May 30, 2026

Third Anniversary: Tinubu inaugurates health facilities across Nigeria

Mr Tinubu described the investments as the most ambitious healthcare renewal programme undertaken in a generation.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
May 29, 2026

WHO urges governments to protect youths from rising nicotine, e-cigarette addiction

The WHO warned that a new generation risked becoming dependent on products marketed as safer alternatives, including e-cigarettes.

WHO
May 29, 2026

204 deaths recorded in 2026 as NCDC reports decline in Lassa fever cases

NCDC said young adults aged 21–30 years remained the most affected group.

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May 29, 2026

AIICO drives community health impact with malaria prevention outreach

The company distributed 600 insecticide nets during the outreach and conducted health education sessions on malaria prevention.

AIICO Insurance