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Major Health Stories Across Nigeria (March 2025 Edition)

March 2025 witnessed major health developments and renewed calls for urgent interventions as Nigeria grappled with both emerging and persistent health threats. From global concerns over HIV drug shortages triggered by foreign aid disruptions, to local disease outbreaks, the month reflected both the progress and persistent challenges shaping Nigeria’s healthcare system. Here’s a look at

Mass. health care workers send open letter to protect immigrant access to care

Health The Health and Law Immigrant Solidarity Network sent the letter, which garnered more than 400 signatures, to seven of the largest health care networks in the state. Mass General Brigham, the state’s largest health system, is getting public pressure from its own employees to resist federal funding threats. Lane Turner/Globe Staff A group of

Sask. health authority refutes claim that NICU patients are being sent to U.S.

The NDP Opposition plans to introduce an emergency motion urging the province to address the crisis in Regina’s NICU, claiming some babies have been sent to North Dakota for treatment. Published Apr 15, 2025  •  Last updated Apr 16, 2025  •  3 minute read The front entrance to Regina General Hospital on March 18, 2025.

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi addresses HIV testing decline following funding cuts

Karen Singh | Published 4 weeks ago Minister of Health Aaron Motsoaledi stated that while there may be a decline in HIV testing following the funding cuts by the United States’ President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (Pepfar), the country’s HIV/Aids programme is not collapsing. This comes after Reuters reported this week that data from

Eric Dane’s Health: What Is ALS & How Is He Doing Now?

The 'Euphoria' actor revealed in 2025 that he was diagnosed with the disease known as ALS. Learn about his condition and overall health here...

Mel Brooks’ Health: How the ‘Spaceballs’ Actor Is Doing Today

The EGOT winner has made it a point to keep his personal life as far away from the spotlight as possible. Here is everything we know so far about Mel's health today...

Dr. Oz Pushed for AI Health Care in First Medicare Agency Town Hall

Dr. Mehmet Oz, the new administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), spent much of his first all-staff meeting on Monday promoting the use of artificial intelligence at the agency and praising Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s “Make America Healthy Again Initiative,” sources tell WIRED. During the meeting, Oz discussed possibly prioritizing AI

Booze-related health problems spiked in AP from 2019 to 2024: Data

A recent Andhra Pradesh health department study reveals a significant surge in alcohol-related liver, neurological, and kidney problems between 2019 and 2024, coinciding with the YSRCP regime. The study highlights a dramatic increase in patients aged 35-44, r…