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Cholera: NCDC urges state govts to ensure access to safe water, basic sanitation

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has urged state governments to prioritise actions that ensure access to and…

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Lagos Island epicentre of Lagos cholera outbreak- Health Commissioner

The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, says Lagos Island has the highest number of suspected cholera cases…

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NDDC defends N1.9trn 2024 budget before Senate

  By Nathaniel Zacchaeus, Abuja   The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has defended N1.911trn as its 2024 budget before…

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NAFDAC urges manufacturers to ensure wholesome products

The National Agency for Food Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has urged manufacturers to ensure that Nigerians consume only wholesome…

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Nigeria first to introduce new 5-in-1 vaccine against meningitis – WHO

  Nigeria has become the first country in the world to roll out a new vaccine – Men5CV – recommended…

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Japa: FG prohibits leave of absence for health workers

The Federal Government has banned leave of absence for health professionals relocating abroad. The Minister of State for Health, Dr…

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Japa: FG prohibits leave of absence for health workers

The Federal Government has placed a ban on leave of absence for health professionals relocating abroad. The Minister of State…

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How to identify symptoms of meningitis

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says  Meningitis is a serious disease that requires prompt medical attention…

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Ebonyi Lassa fever deaths rise to 46

By Cajetan Mmuta, Awka There is uncertainty in Ebonyi State as the Ministry of Health has revealed that the state…

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WHO expresses concern over increasing cholera cases

World Health Organisation (WHO) has expressed concern over the persistence of cholera cases around the world, with 40,900 cases and…

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