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40m children susceptible to measles due to COVID-19 disruptions
Nearly 40 million children are at risk of getting measles due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the World…
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WHO to identify pathogens that can cause future pandemics
The World Health Organisation, WHO, says it is working to compile an updated list of priority pathogens…
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Lassa fever: Bauchi records 16 deaths, 130 cases
The Bauchi State government says it has recorded 16 Lassa fever deaths and 130 confirmed infections in…
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Conjoined twins: Saudi foundation offers support for surgery
The Presidency has welcome the humanitarian assistance from the King Salman Humanitarian and Relief Centre for the…
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WHO reports 90% drop in COVID-19 deaths since last winter
The number of COVID-19 deaths has fallen sharply since last winter, according to the World Health Organisation,…
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NDLEA alerts on plot to introduce lethal synthetic opioid to Nigeria
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, says it has uncovered plans by some unscrupulous elements to…
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NMA wants FG to declare state of emergency in health sector
The Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, has urged the federal government to declare a state of emergency in…
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Armpit odour: What dermatologist says
Mrs Ronke Adeniran, a dermatologist, says armpits have an inherent odour that is normal due to apocrine…
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Why ginger, bitter kola, others are good for consumption -Society
The West African Society of Pharmacology, WASP, has recommended the consumption of ginger, turmeric, bitter leaf and…
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Brain drain: We’re losing doctors daily –Ogun NMA
Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, Ogun chapter, on Monday, called on the state government to declare a state…