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Nigeria to vaccinate 7.7m girls against cervical cancer
Nigeria on Tuesday introduced the human papillomavirus, HPV, vaccine into its routine immunization system, even as it targets 7.7…
Nigeria records nearly 10,000 diphtheria cases in 137 LGAs
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and Prevention has counted approximately 15,060 possible cases of diphtheria…
NAFDAC to review sanction on exporters of substandard products
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, says it will review sanctions for exporters of substandard…
Breast cancer spreads, kills faster in men than women – Mrs Ebunola…
Breast cancer is most often found in women, but men can get it too. It is therefore something worth paying attention to as well by…
Afghanistan hit by another 6.3 magnitude earthquake
Afghanistan has been hit by another 6.3 magnitude earthquake.
The earthquake in Herat that occurred on Wednesday morning was…
I will prioritise strengthening health sector- Pate
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Ali Pate, has said that strengthening health sector governance, and…
[World Mental Health Day] EXCLUSIVE: Mental illness – Types,…
Yesterday, (Tuesday) October 10, 2023, was World Mental Health Day. It is an international day for global mental health education,…
Breaking the silence on Breast Cancer in both genders
October is more than just the start of autumn; it is also Cancer Awareness Month. This month serves as a poignant reminder of the…
[Health Tips] Symptoms, prevention of diphtheria
Diphtheria is a serious and contagious respiratory infection caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae. The bacteria…
Fighting the scourge of Illicit Trade in the Pharma Industry: The Role of…
In an increasingly interconnected world, the pharmaceutical industry faces a significant challenge: the rise of illicit trade.…