Health
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WHO Warns Nigeria Among 8 Countries at Risk of HIV Treatment Shortage Due to U.S. Aid Pause
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday identified Nigeria as one of eight countries at risk of running out of…
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Gene Therapy Offers Breakthrough Cure for Sickle Cell in U.S.
In a significant medical breakthrough, A 21-year-old man from Laurelton, Long Island, Sebastien Beauzile, has become the first person in…
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Measles Resurgence in Europe: Cases Double in Just One Year, the Highest in Over Two Decades
Measles cases across Europe have surged to alarming levels, with 127,350 cases reported in 2024 double the number from 2023,…
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NCDC Lists 357 for Follow-up After Lassa Fever Death of UK Returnee
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has listed 357 individuals for follow-up over potential Lassa fever exposure…
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Nigerian House of Representatives Urges Immediate Nationwide Diphtheria Vaccination Campaign in Schools
In a bid to tackle the growing threat of diphtheria, the House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government…
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Morocco Battles Measles Outbreak Amid Declining Vaccination Rates
Morocco is grappling with a measles outbreak that has surged following a decline in vaccination rates. Measles, a highly contagious…
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Lagos State Government Launches Emergency Vaccination for King’s College Students Amid Diphtheria Outbreak
The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Health, has announced an emergency vaccination exercise for students at King’s College…
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Senate Upholds Suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, Dismisses Pressure for Reversal
The Senate, on Monday, reaffirmed its stance on the six-month suspension imposed on Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, following…
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Sokoto Ministry of Health Issues Alert as Meningitis Cases Rise
Sokoto State’s Ministry of Health has issued a public health warning as the state sees a surge in Meningitis cases…
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UK Returnee, 97 Others Die Of Lassa Fever Across 14 Nigerian States
A 31-year-old physician who tested positive to Lassa fever, after returning from the United Kingdom has been confirmed dead. This…
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