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Ghana Records 27 Lassa Fever Cases; Health Authorities Implement Response Measures and Issue Public Advisory
Ghana has recently experienced a significant outbreak of Lassa Fever, a severe and often fatal hemorrhagic illness caused by the Lassa virus. ...Oral Sex-Related Throat Cancer Epidemic: Rising HPV Infections Fuel Surge in UK and US Cases
In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of throat cancer cases in the United Kingdom and the ...NAFDAC Issues Warning on Suspected Substandard Cough Syrup ‘Naturcold’ Linked to Child Deaths
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has recently issued a public alert concerning a potentially dangerous and ...Dissecting the C-section Controversy: Exploring the Medical, Ethical, and Societal Factors Behind the Debate
Cesarean section (C-section) delivery, a common surgical procedure that involves delivering a baby through an incision in the mother’s abdomen and uterus, ...Malawi Ministry of Health vaccinates 1.5 million children under five against malaria
According to officials from the Malawi Ministry of Health, nearly 1.5 million children under the age of five have received at least ...Unraveling the Connection Between COVID-19 Vaccines and Tinnitus: A Comprehensive Analysis of Personal Experiences
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, global vaccination efforts have been put in place to curb the spread of the virus ...Prevention of Childhood Obesity: A Comprehensive Approach for a Healthier Future
Childhood obesity has become a significant public health concern in recent years, with the World Health Organization (WHO) estimating that over 41 ...Revolutionize Your Desk Job: Strategies for Staying Active and Healthy at Work
Desk jobs often require hours of sitting, which can lead to physical inactivity and health issues. Research has shown that a sedentary ...Nigeria Embraces Oxford University’s R21 Malaria Vaccine to Combat the Deadly Disease
In a monumental decision to combat the deadly malaria disease, Nigeria has granted approval for R21 malaria vaccine developed by a team ...Ghana Becomes First Country to Approve Oxford’s Malaria Vaccine
Malaria, a mosquito-borne disease that kills a child every minute, has been a long-standing public health concern in many parts of the ...Diaspora Medical Associations Petition National Assembly Over Bill Mandating Compulsory Service for Medical and Dental ...
Recently, the Diaspora Medical Associations, an umbrella body of Nigerian medical doctors and dentists practicing outside the country, has written a petition ...Nigeria Placed on UK’s Red List for Recruitment of Health and Social Care Workers
The United Kingdom has recently placed Nigeria on the red list of countries that should not be actively considered for recruitment by ...Zanzibar Declared Safe from Marburg Virus in Tanzania
Zanzibar’s government assures international community and visitors of readiness to welcome them amid Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) scare. The government has promised ...Caring for a Loved One with Sickle Cell Disease: Tips for Providing Support and Relief
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic blood disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It is caused by a mutation in ...Effective Strategies for Controlling River Blindness in Africa
River blindness, also known as Onchocerciasis, is a debilitating and potentially blinding parasitic disease that affects millions of people in Africa. It ...Government Secondary School in Abuja Converts Health Centre into Classrooms Due to Shortage of Space
The Management of Government Secondary School in Jeda, Kuje Area, Abuja, recently made a decision to convert the health centre within the ...NAFDAC Shuts Down Abuja Shops Selling Unregistered Aphrodisiacs
On Wednesday, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) sealed two shops in Abuja for allegedly selling unapproved ...New Strains of Sexually Transmitted Diseases Found in Kenya
Researchers in Kenya have reportedly identified two new strains of common sexually transmitted diseases among a group of women in a town ...28 Nigerian Women Die Daily from Cervical Cancer, Warns NIMR
The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) has issued a warning that 28 women in the country die daily from cervical cancer, ...US Consul General Calls for Communal Efforts to Provide Treatment for 13,000 HIV/AIDS Positive Residents ...
In a recent speech, United States Consul General in Nigeria, Will Stevens, emphasized the importance of communal efforts in getting 13,000 HIV/AIDS ...
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