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Rwanda Pioneers Mpox Vaccination Initiative in Africa
Rwanda has started the first mpox vaccination campaign in Africa. This is a big step in fighting the disease on the continent.By Tuesday, Rwanda gave 300 vaccine doses to people at high risk in an area near the border...
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165 Women in Adamawa Diagnosed with Cervical Cancer
In Adamawa State, 1,972 women got tested for cervical cancer. Out of these women, 165 found out they have the disease.
This information came out on Tuesday during a special meeting. The Adamawa State Primary Health Care Development Agency set...
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Four Fatalities Reported Due to Acute Diarrhea in Yobe
In Yobe State, four people have died from a bad stomach problem called acute diarrhea in an area called Gujba Local Government Area.
The Health Boss, Dr. Lawan Gana, told the news about this in Damaturu on Monday.
Dr. Gana said...
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NMCN Reopens Portal for Verification of Nurses and Midwives
The Nurses and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has re-opened its website for checking nurses’ and midwives’ certificates.The DAILY POST learned this website started working again on Saturday. It was turned off back in December 2023.But, the NMCN hasn't...
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Numerous Pregnant Women Opt for Traditional Birth Attendants and Churches for Childbirth – Gynecologists
Doctors from the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) are worried about many pregnant women in the country choosing to give birth with untrained midwives instead of going to the hospital.The doctors said this choice is dangerous for the...
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MPOX Cases in Benue Increase to 20; Many Patients Treated and Discharged – State Government
The number of people with Monkeypox in Benue State is now 20. Four new tests came back positive.Dr. Asema Msuega told this to news reporters in Makurdi.Dr. Msuega said the confirmed cases are in two areas: Makurdi and Gwer...
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Two Mpox Cases Transferred to Isolation Center in Cross River, State Government Reports
Inyang Ekpenyong, the health officer in Cross River State, shared that two people in Calabar Municipality have been found to have M-Pox.
The health team has moved the sick people to a special place where they can be alone and...
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Nigerian Government Warns of Surge in Cholera Cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported that cholera cases in Nigeria have gone up by 128 percent.According to the NCDC, Lagos State has the most cases, with Lagos Island being the hardest-hit area.On their...
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Pharmacy Council Shuts Down 666 Unauthorized Pharmacies in Kaduna
The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) recently shut down 666 illegal medicine shops in Kaduna State because they were operating without the proper rules.
This action started earlier this week, targeting places where medicines were sold without following any safety...
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Nigerian Government Issues Warning on Potential Lassa Fever Outbreak
The Nigerian government has sent a warning that Lassa fever might increase soon. This warning came from Dr. Jide Idris, the head of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), at a news conference on Wednesday in...
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Nasty Blaq: “Excessive Disrespect Shown to Davido”
Nasty Blaq, someone who makes funny videos, feels sad about how people are treating the singer named Davido on...