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Lassa Fever claims 13 lives in Edo
The Edo State Government has confirmed 13 deaths from outbreak of Lassa Fever in the state.
Dr Stephenson Ojeifo, Director of Public Health at the State Ministry of Health, gave…
Group offers free surgeries to 100 underprevileged Nigerians
Sakinah Medical Outreach in collaboration with the Medics Across Continents, on Sunday, inaugurated a surgical initiative to perform free kidney stone removal and other surgeries…
Pope Francis Hospitalized for Bronchitis Treatment in Rome
Pope Francis has been admitted to Rome’s Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic Hospital for bronchitis treatment, the Vatican announced on Friday.
The 88-year-old pontiff, who…
UNICEF urges Taraba Government to involve fathers in healthcare advocacy
UNICEF urges Taraba Government to involve fathers in healthcare advocacy
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged the Taraba State Government to launch the Fathers for Good…
NAFDAC raids Onitsha bridgehead drug market, seize suspected fake products
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Monday busted and seized suspected fake and adulterated pharmaceutical products at the Onitsha…
NHIA Introduces N400,000 Cancer Treatment Subsidy to Ease Patients’ Burden
In a significant move to make cancer treatment more affordable, the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has launched a cost-sharing initiative, subsidising up to N400,000 for eligible…
Ebola cases in Uganda increase to 3 amid clinical trial of vaccine
Uganda has started a trial vaccination programme for the strain of Ebola viral infection that is behind the country’s latest outbreak.
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO),…
Ebola cases in Uganda increase to 3 amid clinical trial of vaccine
Uganda has started a trial vaccination programme for the strain of Ebola viral infection that is behind the country’s latest outbreak.
According to the World Health Organisation…
WHO Warns of HIV Crisis as Funding Freeze Threatens Millions
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised alarm over the immediate halt in funding for HIV programmes in low- and middle-income countries, warning that the consequences could be…
Rabies Outbreak in Benue: Government Launches Urgent Interventions in Kwande, Gboko…
The Benue State Government has confirmed an outbreak of the rabies virus in Kwande and Gboko Local Government Areas (LGAs), prompting swift action to address the public health threat.
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