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Treat malaria urgently to prevent shortage of blood, death – Expert
A molecular biologist, Dr Bamidele Iwalokun, has advised Nigerians to urgently treat malaria attacks to prevent shortage of blood, cerebral...
Lassa fever kills 34 in Ondo
The Ondo State government has said that a total of 34 persons have died of Lassa fever in the state...
Good nutrition beneficial, achievable for all Nigerians – UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says good nutrition is beneficial to and achievable for all Nigerians. Nkeiruka Enwelum, Nutrition...
Buhari orders Minister to submit progress Report on local vaccines production
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, to submit a progress report by the end...
Cholera cases in Cross River, Taraba, others, unacceptable – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Wednesday expressed concern over cholera cases in states, with Cross River and...
How to prevent recurrent stroke — Study
Nearly one-third of patients with stroke of unknown cause have heart rhythm disorder that can be treated to prevent another...
Africa’s COVID-19 cases pass 11.34m – Africa CDC
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Africa reached 11,343,461 as of Sunday evening, the Africa Centres for Disease Control...
NCDC announces measles outbreak in 8 states
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has registered the outbreak of measles in eight states of the federation. The...
Ondo govt cautions students against taking energy drinks, hard drugs
The Ondo State Committee on Drug Control on Wednesday cautioned students against consuming energy drinks and other illicit substances. The...
Bauchi records over 200 sickle cell patients in February
Sickle Cell Help Initiative, a Bauchi-based NGO, said the organisation had registered more than 200 sickle cell anaemia patients in...