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Monkeypox spreads to 15 states, cases now 36 – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has confirmed 36 cases of monkeypox in Nigeria.
The NCDC disclosed this in its most recent…
WHO to rename Monkeypox, publishes guideline on vaccination
World Health Organisation (WHO) says it is working with partners on renaming Monkeypox and its variants, and also to put in place…
Monkey pox: Suspected case reported in Zamfara
One suspected monkeypox case has been reported in Zamfara State.
This is according to the Zamfara State Government, noting that…
Monkeypox poses moderate risk to global health, says WHO
The Monkeypox outbreak poses a moderate risk at the global level, the World Health Organisation said on Sunday.
The global health…
COVID-19: 18 million Nigerians fully vaccinated so far – FG
The federal government, on Tuesday, said a total of 18,291,072 Nigerians representing 16.4 percent of Nigeria’s eligible…
Businessman arrested for importation of fake anti-malaria drug
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) arrested Obinna Igbo, 32, for allegedly importing and…
Monkeypox: Nigeria confirms 21 cases in nine states, records first death
Nigeria has recorded its first death from monkeypox disease since the beginning of 2022, according to the country's disease…
[Ladies’ corner] Menstrual cycle: What’s normal, what’s not
Do you remember when your last period started and how long it lasted? If not, you should probably start paying attention. Keeping…
Sickle Cell: Expert calls for early screening to reduce morbidity
Prof. Obiageli Nnodu, the Director, University of Abuja Centre of Excellence for Sickle Cell Research and Training, has called for…
No ambiguity under NHIA Act’s well-structured regulatory functions – NHIS
The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) has described the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) Act 2021 recently…