Health
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Zika virus spreading ‘explosively’ – WHO raises alarm
World Health Organisation has alerted that the Zika virus is spreading at an alarming rate. Speaking at an emergency committee convened, Thursday,…
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WHO under pressure to stop Zika virus’ spread; holds special session, Thursday
The World Health Organization (WHO) will hold a special session, Thursday, on the Zika virus as the U.N. agency comes…
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Lassa fever: Lagos places residents on red alert …Confirms 4 cases, 537 contacts …We’ll overcome disease like Ebola, Commissioner assures
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday said it was doing everything possible to defeat the deadly Lassa fever like it…
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Lassa fever: Two die in Bauchi State
From Ruth David Bauchi Two persons in Wandi and Bundot wards of Dass local government area of Bauchi state have…
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Obama calls for urgent action against fast-spreading Zika virus
United States President Barack Obama has called for urgent action against the fast-spreading Zika virus, which has been linked to…
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(Opinion) Nigeria and the scourge of child trafficking
FUNMI FASIPE According to a 2007 United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) fact sheet, the trafficking in children for the purpose…
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Lassa fever: Stop ‘drinking garri’, eat eba instead – Expert advises
Following the outbreak and continued spread of the deadly Lassa fever, which has claimed 63 people across the country in…
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WHO places 22 countries on warning list over outbreak of mosquito-borne Zika virus
The Zika virus though yet to be been reported in the continental United States except for Hawaii when a brain…
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Government to spend N1.6 billion on health intervention in North East
BY ABDULLAHI ISAH, MAIDUGURI The Minister of Health, Professor Isaac Adewole, has said that the Federal Government is to commit…
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UN Refugees agency seeks US$545 million for Nigeria and CAR crises
The United Nations High Commission for Refugees, UNHCR, and its partners on Monday called on donor nations for more than…
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Lassa fever hits Akwa Ibom, claims 53 year-old woman; one victim quarantined as another absconds
DENNIS UDOMA, Uyo Lassa fever epidemic has hit Akwa Ibom with three cases so far recorded over the weekend. Commissioner…
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FG inaugurates Lassa Fever Eradication Committee; Prof. Tomori is Chairman (see list of members)
In an effort to eliminate Lassa Fever Epidemic in Nigeria, the Federal Government has inaugurated a Multi-sectoral Committee on Lassa…
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Lassa fever: “There’s no cause for alarm in Akwa Ibom – Dr. Uwah (one of the doctors that fought Ebola in Liberia)
Although a number of states in the federation are currently battling with the outbreak of lassa fever epidemic, in Akwa…
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100 children with cleft lips and palates undergo surgery
More than 100 children with cleft lips and palates are undergoing surgery in Kwara state at a health program organized…
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Our commitment to immunisation still firm, Tambuwal tells Bill Gates, others
Sokoto State Government will continue to collaborate with other stakeholders and development partners to expand access to immunisation and ensure…
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Edo Ministry tasks media on measles sensitization
AGENE GODWIN, Benin The Department of Primary Health Care of the Ministry of Health has urged the Nigeria media to…
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Saraki’s wife shares personal still-birth experience with BBC
Wife of the Senate President and President of a leading maternal health Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) – Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA),…
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Akwa Ibom government braces up against Lassa fever outbreak
Dennis Udoma, Uyo Akwa Ibom State government has begun an awareness campaign targetted at her citizenry as part of efforts…
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Lassa fever outbreak: Lagos allays fears …Says 92 contacts of index case being followed-up …Urges high level of personal, environmental hygiene
The Lagos State Government on Saturday called on residents to remain calm over the outbreak of Lassa fever, just as…
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Ebola resurfaces in West Africa; 1 dead in Sierra Leone
A woman who died in Sierra Leone was diagnosed with Ebola Thursday evening, the same day that the World Health…
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Governor Ugwuanyi’s intervention in child’s ailment yields dividend
A motherless child, Master Uchechukwu Nwachukwu who had undergone surgery, financed by Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, for a…
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Boko Haram: UN experts to visit Nigeria to assess rehabilitation and reintegration of women and children
Three United Nations human rights experts will visit Nigeria from January 18-22, 2016 to examine the measures to assist in…
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