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Soil Scientist Warns Farmers of Cancer Risk from Planting Crops

Soil Scientist Warns Farmers of Cancer Risk from Planting Crops at Dumpsites

By Ifunanya / July 18, 2024

Soil Scientist Warns Against Planting Crops at Dumpsites, Advocates for Food Security Measures A renowned soil scientist from the Michael […]

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Lagos Trains 60 Frontline Health Workers to Combat Malnutrition in

Lagos Trains 60 Frontline Health Workers to Combat Malnutrition in Children

By Ifunanya / July 17, 2024

Malnutrition Training for Health Workers Commences in Lagos The Lagos State Government has joined forces with the Federal Ministry of […]

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Malawi Declares End to Worst Cholera Outbreak, Kills Nearly 2,000

By Ifunanya / July 16, 2024

Malawi Declares End to Worst Cholera Outbreak, But Sanitation Remains a Challenge Malawi has officially declared the end of its […]

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Fighting Glaucoma: Nigerian Government Launches Training and Guideline for Eye

Fighting Glaucoma: Nigerian Government Launches Training and Guideline for Eye Health Professionals

By Ifunanya / July 12, 2024

Breaking News: Nigerian Government Launches Glaucoma Guideline and Toolkit to Combat Blindness The Nigerian Federal Government has taken a significant […]

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UK Whooping Cough Outbreak Claims 9 Infant Lives, High Risk Group

UK Whooping Cough Outbreak Claims 9 Infant Lives, High-Risk Group Urged to Vaccinate

By Ifunanya / July 12, 2024

Outbreak of Whooping Cough Claims Nine Infant Lives in the UK A tragic outbreak of whooping cough has claimed the […]

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Bauchi State’s Immunization Crisis: 13 LGAs Record Zero Vaccination

By Ifunanya / July 11, 2024

Thirteen Local Government Areas in Bauchi State Record Zero Vaccination Doses, Leaving Children Vulnerable Despite efforts to improve immunization coverage, […]

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Medical Advocates Applaud Johnson & Johnson’s Decision to Drop Tuberculosis Drug Patent Enforcement

By Ifunanya / July 9, 2024

Medical advocacy groups have lauded Johnson & Johnson’s decision to cease enforcing its patent on a crucial tuberculosis medication, paving […]

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The Rise of Menstrual Cups: Benefits, Risks, and the Future of Menstrual Health in Nigeria

By Ifunanya / July 6, 2024

A growing number of women are making the switch from traditional sanitary pads and tampons to menstrual cups, citing numerous […]

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NHIA and Stakeholders Agree on New Medicine and Services Pricing Structure

By Ifunanya / July 4, 2024

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) and key stakeholders have agreed on a new pricing structure for medicines and services. […]

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Congo Approves Two New Vaccines Amid Surge in Mpox Cases

By Ifunanya / June 27, 2024

Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have responded to a significant rise in Mpox cases and the emergence of […]

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