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WHO raises Ebola Risk in DR Congo to highest level as cases surge
The organisation noted that the current Ebola strain has limited treatment options, with no approved vaccine or therapy…
NAFDAC closes 16 water production factories in Rivers State
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has shut down 16 sachet water factories across Rivers State over…
[FULL LIST] FG identifies 21 states, FCT as high-risk areas for Ebola…
The federal government has listed 21 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as areas at high or moderate risk of Ebola…
US adds $80m for Ebola response in DR Congo, Uganda
The United States announced on Thursday that it would provide an additional $80 million to support efforts to contain the Ebola…
World Nutrition Day: Nigerians choosing data over nutritious meals —…
Nigerians mark World Nutrition Day, health experts have expressed concern over a growing lifestyle trend where many young people…
Bitter kola, salt water, season cubes, others not cure for Ebola, NCDC…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has warned Nigerians against relying on bitter kola, salt water,…
NCDC warns Nigeria on possible Ebola outbreak
Nigeria has stepped up nationwide surveillance and emergency preparedness efforts against Ebola Virus Disease following the…
[HEALTH TIPS]: How dehydration affects your kidneys
Keeping well hydrated is one of the simplest yet most effective ways to support kidney health.
When your body doesn't get…
10 African countries at risk of Ebola spread- CDC
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has warned that 10 African countries are at risk of being affected by the…
Nearly 1.2bn people living with mental disorders, cases up 95% since 1990 —…
A recent study has found that the global mental health burden has increased by 95.5 per cent since 1990, with over one billion…