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June 22, 2022

South Korea reports first suspected cases of monkeypox

The person is isolated as a suspected case and will undergo a test,” an official said, declining to give further details.

Monkeypox
June 22, 2022

2023 Census: Population commission launches call centre

“This call centre will serve as an information hub for a seamless interface between NPC and the public before, during and after the census exercise.”

Call centre
June 22, 2022

Fuel Scarcity: IPMAN asks FG to impose official price on private depots

IPMAN has urged the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority to mandate private depot owners to sell petroleum products at approved government prices.

Fuel queue used to illustrate the story
June 22, 2022

New app to prevent skin cancer launched

“This app combines meteorological, environmental and health expertise to help protect people from the sun both at work and in their leisure.”

SunSmart Global UV App
June 17, 2022

Monkeypox suspected cases rise to 141 in 13 states in Nigeria

Lagos led the states with seven confirmed cases, followed by Adamawa with five cases and Delta and Rivers states with three cases each.

NCDC and Monkeypox used to illustrate the story
June 16, 2022

Plateau records monkeypox cases

The Plateau government says it has recorded two positive cases of monkeypox in Shendam and Bassa local government areas.

Hands of a monkey pox patient
June 16, 2022

Kano varsity establishes research laboratory for cervical cancer

The laboratory, the first of its kind in northern Nigeria, will assist in researching and treating women with cervical cancer.

YUMSUK Vice-Chancellor Mukhtar Atiku-Kurawa
June 15, 2022

WHO meets June 23 over monkeypox global spread

“We don’t want to wait until the situation is out of control,” said the WHO official.

Monkeypox and WHO DG Tedros Ghebreyesus
June 15, 2022

WHO to rename monkeypox

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says it is working with partners on renaming monkeypox and its variants.

Monkeypox
June 7, 2022

Botswana likely to witness fifth COVID-19 wave: Official

The Ministry of Health said 635 new cases were reported from May 22 to May 25 with 2 deaths. As of May 31, Botswana has reported 30,126 cases.

Coronavirus