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[HEALTH TIPS] Yellow fever: Meaning, how yellow fever spread, symptoms,…
Yellow fever (YF) is a mosquito-borne viral disease of humans and other primates that is currently endemic (occurring regularly)…
Anambra records 15 suspected cases of Lassa fever, one death
Anambra confirmed 15 suspected cases of Lassa fever and one death on Thursday.
“In Anambra, we have recorded 15 suspected cases…
38 deaths of 123 diphtheria cases recorded in Nigeria- NCDC
Out of the 123 cases of diphtheria that have been reported in Nigeria so far, NCDC reports that 38 people have passed away.…
UNICEF trains Adamawa health workers in service delivery
The United Nations Children’s Fund says it has concluded plans to train health workers on effective service delivery to address…
WHO has not informed us of deadly China flu – Ehanire
The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, says though the World Health Organisation (WHO) and other world health bodies had not…
‘It has potential to cause cancer,’ NAFDAC alerts public…
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has cautioned Nigerians against the use of the drug —…
Lagos Govt, NPHCDA respond to polio outbreak
The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), has started Polio…
Kano Govt confirms outbreak of Diphtheria in 13 LGs
The Kano State Government has confirmed the outbreak of Diphtheria in 13 Local Government Areas of the state.
The Commissioner…
[HEALTH TIPS] How delaying breakfast till 11am daily can lower risk of…
While achieving longevity can be difficult, "simple" lifestyle changes can go a long way. Starting your day with breakfast at 11…
Cholera outbreak kills 60 in Cross River community
Residents of Obubura community in Cross River State are pleading with the state government to intervene immediately in the midst…