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Africa to declare public health emergency over Mpox

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The African continent is on the verge of declaring a Public Health Emergency for Continental Security (PHECS) as the Mpox (monkeypox) outbreak continues to spread across many countries. Director-General of the Africa Centre for Disease Control (CDC), Jean Kaseya, made...
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Superbug emergency puts babies on the frontline in Nigeria, others

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Yusra’s tiny body was hooked up to machines twice her size as her mother clutched the side of her cot, watching her baby fight for her life. Yusra had developed severe sepsis, which meant her body had turned on...
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Nigeria records seven new cases

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Nigeria has recorded seven new cases of Lassa fever in three states of the federation. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) revealed in its latest situation report for week 30 of 2024, from July 22 to 28. According...
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New health centres in Lagos and Bauchi to feature nursing schools — FG

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The federal government says the new federal medical centres in Epe, Lagos State, and Misau, Bauchi State, will each house a School of Nursing. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Tuesday in...
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Ginger and cinnamon mixture as a contraceptive, scientifically unproven

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Claim: An Instagram user claimed that a boiled mixture of ginger and cinnamon can serve as a form of contraception in case of an unwanted pregnancy. Verdict: Insufficient evidence. Experts reveal that while these spices are used in traditional practices,...
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In Ogun, doctors are losing their jobs due to disparity in salaries

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Doctors in Ogun State, under the aegis of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Ogun State Chapter, have embarked on an indefinite strike following unresolved issues relating to their assignments. Addressing journalists in Abeokuta on Tuesday, NMA Chairman Azeem Ashimi said...
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Nigerian Government and USP partner to improve healthcare infrastructure

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In a major step towards boosting Nigeria’s healthcare sector, the Presidential Initiative on Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain (PVAC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United States Pharmacopeial Convention (USP). Coordinating Minister for Health and Social Welfare...
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Hemophilia: Group seeks government intervention

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The Nigerian Society of Haematology and Blood Transfusion, in collaboration with the Haemophilia Care team and the Novo Nordisk Haemophilia Foundation, has urged the government to take immediate action to address the alarming rate of haemophilia-related deaths in Nigeria. The...
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Nigeria records 170 new cases and three deaths

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Nigeria has recorded 170 suspected cases and three deaths from cholera in three states of the federation in week 29, from July 15 to 21. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) made this known in the recent...
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Appeal to Nigerians to Assist Cancer Patients in Underserved Communities

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The President of the Rotary Club of Abuja, Maitama, Rtn. Rosemond Favour Uche, has asked Nigerians to support women with breast cancer who live in poor areas. She said that finding out if someone has this disease and taking care...
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Nigeria's population could rise to 450 million by 2050: experts

Experts have expressed concern about the possible increase in Nigeria's population, which could reach 450 million by 2050 if...
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