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Nigeria To Get Malaria Vaccine By April 2024
The federal government says the RTS, S/AS01 malaria vaccine will be brought to Nigeria by April 2024.
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Lassa Fever Death Toll Hits 151, Spreads To 26 States
The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control and Prevention says 151 persons have been killed by Lassa fever, OduNews reports.
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FG Approves Use Of Groundbreaking R21 Malaria Vaccine
The federal government has approved the use of the R21/Matrix (malaria vaccine) developed Oxford university scientists.
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WHO Declares Azerbaijan, Tajikistan Malaria-Free
The World Health Organisation has declared Azerbaijan and Tajikistan as malaria-free countries, OduNews.
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Whistleblower of 2003 SARS Cover-Up, Jiang Yanyong, Dies at 91
Jiang Yanyong, the courageous former military surgeon who revealed the Chinese government's cover-up during the 2003 SARS epidemic, has passed away at the age of 91 in Beijing.
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Expert Warns of Need for Bird Flu Vaccine Preparation
A UK expert has warned that work should begin to create a vaccine against bird flu in the event that the virus starts to spread among humans.
Professor Ian Brown, head of…
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Ambulance Workers in Five English Regions to Strike Over Pay Dispute
Ambulance workers from five regions in England, including London, North East, North West, South West, and Yorkshire, will go on strike on February 10th, according to Unison. This…
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Ogoni Oil Spillage: FEC Approves N1.4B For Inspection Vehicles At Polluted Sites
January 18 - The Federal Executive Council has allocated N1.4 billion for the procurement of cars for the Ogoniland, Rivers State, hydro-carbon pollution remediation project.…
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On Gov. Akeredolu’s Health, Ondo Govt. Speaks
JanuaryĀ 17 - OnĀ Tuesday,Ā theĀ OndoĀ StateĀ GovernmentĀ madeĀ aĀ statementĀ regarding theĀ mountingĀ concernĀ overĀ GovernorĀ RotimiĀ Akeredolu'sĀ health.
AccordingĀ toĀ theĀ …
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Rishi Sunak avoids answering whether he has a private GP
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has sparked controversy by refusing to disclose whether he utilizes private healthcare, claiming that it is "not really relevant".
During an…
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After three years of closure, China opens borders to tourists once again
China has announced that it will be allowing international travellers to enter the country once again, lifting its travel restrictions that have been in place since March 2020 due…
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Buhari Signs Mental Health Act into Law, Advocates Call for Implementation
The signing of the National Mental Health Bill 2021 into law by President Muhammadu Buhari is a significant step forward in Nigeria's efforts to promote psychosocial health.
As…
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May & Baker, Biovaccines to Start Vaccine Production in Q2 2023
May & Baker Nigeria has announced plans to open its vaccine production factory in the second quarter of 2023, barring unforeseen circumstances.
Mr. Patrick Patrick Ajah,…
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One Of Separated Conjoined Twins In UITH Dies
Professor Lukman Olajide Abdur-Raheem, the leader of the team that separated conjoined twins in January 2021 at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), has hinted that…
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Nigeria has 10,000 patients with one doctor to provide care – NMA
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has been vocal about the problem of brain drain in the country and their most recent count indicates that Nigeria is currently left with…
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October 13 Is Breast Cancer Awareness Day; All You Should Know
Breast cancer is a devastating disease that affects millions of women around the world. It can be difficult to know what to do or where to turn when you or a loved one is diagnosed…
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Over 116m Living With Mental Health Conditions In Africa -WHO
The World Health Organisation has said that over 116 million people are living with mental health conditions in Africa.
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Afreximbank, Nigeria Sign Host Country Agreement For African Medical Centre Of Excellence
Afreximbank and the Nigerian government have signed the Host Country Agreement for the first African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) under construction in Abuja, Nigeria.
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Covid-19: UK Becomes First Nation To Approve Omicron Vaccine
August 15 - Great Britain has become the first country to approve a COVID-19Ā vaccine that targets both the original and Omicron variant of the virus.
The U.K.…
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Republicans Refuse Cap On Insulin Costs For Millions Of Patients
Democrats in the Senate attempted to overrule a vote by the parliamentarian and raise insulin caps, but they fell short. The proposal needed 60 votes out of 100, and they only managed…
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