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Lassa fever kills 31-year-old doctor in OndoLassa fever kills 31-year-old doctor in Ondo

Lassa fever kills 31-year-old doctor in Ondo

Lassa fever has claimed the life of a medical doctor in Ondo State, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and…

4 weeks ago
Lassa fever update: 38 new cases, 9 deaths recordedLassa fever update: 38 new cases, 9 deaths recorded

Lassa fever update: 38 new cases, 9 deaths recorded

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 38 new confirmed cases of Lassa fever and nine fatalities…

1 month ago
HIV prevention: Foundation to distribute free condoms in Benue, Kogi, other statesHIV prevention: Foundation to distribute free condoms in Benue, Kogi, other states

HIV prevention: Foundation to distribute free condoms in Benue, Kogi, other states

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria has called for the regular use of condoms among couples to promote safe sex…

2 months ago
Rivers begins free anthrax vaccination campaign for livestockRivers begins free anthrax vaccination campaign for livestock

Rivers begins free anthrax vaccination campaign for livestock

The Rivers State Ministry of Agriculture has commenced a free anthrax vaccination campaign across all 23 local government areas to…

2 months ago
Protect your health this Valentine’s Day – NACA warns NigeriansProtect your health this Valentine’s Day – NACA warns Nigerians

Protect your health this Valentine’s Day – NACA warns Nigerians

The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has advised Nigerians to celebrate Valentine’s Day responsibly, stressing the importance…

2 months ago
BREAKING: NAFDAC proposes death penalty for fake drug dealersBREAKING: NAFDAC proposes death penalty for fake drug dealers

BREAKING: NAFDAC proposes death penalty for fake drug dealers

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has proposed the death penalty for drug peddlers. Speaking…

2 months ago
Kano govt launches free C-sections, maternity kits for pregnant womenKano govt launches free C-sections, maternity kits for pregnant women

Kano govt launches free C-sections, maternity kits for pregnant women

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has pledged to revive free maternity services and distribute welcome packages to newborns in public…

2 months ago
Coca-Cola recalls drinks in Europe over elevated chlorate levelsCoca-Cola recalls drinks in Europe over elevated chlorate levels

Coca-Cola recalls drinks in Europe over elevated chlorate levels

Coca-Cola has issued a recall of certain beverages in parts of Europe due to elevated levels of chlorate, a chemical…

2 months ago
Benue confirms rabies outbreak in Kwande, Gboko LGAsBenue confirms rabies outbreak in Kwande, Gboko LGAs

Benue confirms rabies outbreak in Kwande, Gboko LGAs

The Benue State government has confirmed a rabies outbreak in Kwande and Gboko Local Government Areas. Dr. Aondoakaa Asambe, the…

2 months ago