Public Health
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News
Rwandan Health Authorities Suspend Antifungal Tablets from Kenya Over Safety Concerns
Rwandan health authorities have taken a proactive step in issuing a recall for 200mg Fluconazole tablets manufactured by Kenya-based Universal…
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Health
The Challenge of Malaria in Nigeria: Unveiling the Way Forward
Nigeria, situated in sub-Saharan Africa, faces a substantial burden from malaria, a prominent public health issue in the country. Malaria,…
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Food
Safeguarding Nigeria’s Food Sector: Urgency of the National Food Safety and Quality Bill
The Nigerian food sector stands at a critical juncture, poised for transformation through the enactment of the 2019 National Food…
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Health
Diphtheria Surge: WHO Identifies Nigeria as High-Risk with Over 4,700 Confirmed Cases
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Nigeria is currently at high risk due to diphtheria, as they have reported…
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News
Rising Alarm: The Grave Risks Posed by the Dumping Crisis in Idi-Araba Community
In the heart of Lagos State, the Idi-Araba community in the Mushin Local Government Area is battling an alarming crisis…
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Safety
Drowning: A Silent Epidemic Demands Global Attention
Drowning, often considered a silent epidemic, has emerged as a pressing global public health concern. As per the World Health…
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News
FG plans health coverage for Over 50 million Nigerians
In a recent announcement at the National Healthy Ageing Summit, the Special Adviser to the President on Health, Salma Anas-Ibrahim,…
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Health
NTCA Raises Alarm Over Smoking and Cancer: Urges Swift Implementation of Graphic Health Warnings
The Nigeria Tobacco Control Alliance (NTCA) issued a strong warning against smoking, emphasizing its link to cancer. During a press…
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Health
Diphtheria Outbreak Confirmed in Kaduna: Symptoms, Cure, and Preventive Measures
The Kaduna State Ministry of Health has officially confirmed an outbreak of diphtheria disease in some communities within Kafanchan, Jema’a…
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Africa Development
Counting the Cost: Disease Outbreaks in Africa and the Call for Solutions
Africa has long grappled with disease outbreaks, and recent incidents have once again brought attention to the ongoing challenges faced…
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