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Health

October 14, 2024

WHO approves Bavarian Nordic’s mpox vaccine for adolescents

On Monday, the World Health Organisation approved Bavarian Nordic’s new tab mpox vaccine for adolescents aged 12 to 17.

Mpox vaccine
October 14, 2024

Taiwan determined to defend sovereignty but willing to work with China: President Lai

“We are willing to work with China…maintaining regional security to pursue peace…for the well-being of the people on the two sides of the Taiwan Strait,” said Mr Lai.

President Lai Ching-te's nationwide address
October 13, 2024

FG unveils strategic blueprint to address health sector challenges

Mr Sadiq said human resources for health remained a top priority in the blueprint, with a focus on addressing the acute shortage of medical personnel.

Muntaqa Sadiq
October 12, 2024

Ondo, Edo record nine fresh cases of Lassa fever, says NCDC

The NCDC stated that the country was witnessing a surge in Lassa fever cases.

Lassa-fever
October 12, 2024

Educators urge parents to instill confidence in daughters

Ms Yusuf also urged schools to provide girls with free sanitary products or at an affordable price.

October 11, 2024

FG reaffirms commitment to tackle mental health challenges

The federal government has restated commitment to address mental health challenges in the country

October 11, 2024

Seyi Tinubu donates drug bank to indigent patients at LUTH

Seyi Tinubu, through his maternal and child health intervention scheme, has donated a drug bank for the indigent patients at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH)

Seyi Tinubu
October 11, 2024

12,000 people enrolled in Akwa Ibom health insurance scheme: Commissioner

Augustine Umoh, the Commissioner for Health in Akwa Ibom, says no fewer than 12,000 people have enrolled in the state’s health insurance scheme

Augustine Umoh
October 11, 2024

Rabies: Nasarawa govt mandates residents to vaccinate dogs

The Nasarawa State government has mandated state residents to vaccinate their dogs to guard against rabies and prevent the spread of the disease

Rabid Dog
October 11, 2024

Africa’s mpox cases exceeded 38,000 with nearly 1000 deaths: CDC

Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has reported that the death toll from Africa’s recent monkeypox virus disease (mpox) outbreak has risen to 979

Monkeypox