Health
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President Buhari names Dangote as Chairman, National End Malaria Council
Chairman of Aliko Dangote Foundation and Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote has been named the pioneer Chair of the National…
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WHO plans to rename monkeypox over stigmatisation concerns
The World Health Organization (WHO) says it is holding an open forum to rename the disease monkeypox, after some critics…
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Buhari initiates moves to address brain drain in medical sector
Disturbed by the persistent brain drain in the health sector, President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Minister of Health to…
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Cholera epidemic looms in Lagos as waste takes over markets, streets
Despite priding itself as a mega city, almost all the streets and markets in Lagos, the so-called city of excellence,…
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Osinbajo discharged after successful surgery, rehabilitation at Duchess Hospital
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has been discharged from the hospital following a successful surgical operation and rehabilitation. Dr Nicholas…
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Covid-19 resurges as Nigeria records 1,332 cases in 1 week
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has again warned of a possible fifth wave of the Covid-19 virus in…
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WHO declares Monkeypox highest global health emergency
The monkeypox outbreak has been declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organization (WHO). The classification is the…
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Lagos seals 19 medicine outlets for non-compliance with regulatory standards
The Lagos State Government through its Taskforce on Counterfeit, Fake Drugs and Unwholesome Processed Foods, has shut down 19 medicine…
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COVID-19 infections jump by 67% in two weeks
The COVID-19 infections in the country have risen by 67 per cent, the latest figures obtained by The Punch have…
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Untreated malaria may lead to mental disorder – Expert warns
A public health expert, Mr Tobias John has warned that malaria might lead to Common Mental Disorders (CMDs) if left…
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