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Health

June 25, 2024

Cholera Outbreak: FG in talks with Gavi over vaccine shortage, says NCDC

Nigeria is grappling with a cholera outbreak amidst a global shortage of vaccines.

Cholera vaccine
June 25, 2024

How cholera outbreak is changing our lifestyles in Ibadan: Residents

“One can’t expect people like us to cook when we are at our workshops,” said a mechanic.

Ibadan residents and Makinde
June 25, 2024

Cancer registry 90% complete, ready in six months: NICRAT

NICRAT boss Usman Aliyu disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja.

NICRAT
June 25, 2024

How Nigerian women can cope with menopause: Gynaecologist

In Nigeria and most parts of Africa, the majority of women enter menopause between the ages of 49 and 51, according to the gynaecologist.

Women in hospital
June 25, 2024

Kenya receives $462 million grant for HIV, TB, malaria

Kenya has signed six grants totalling $462 million to support programmes targeting HIV, tuberculosis and malaria.

HIV PATIENTS used to illustrate the story
June 25, 2024

Nigerians, other nationals gradually drinking less alcohol: WHO

In 2019, alcohol consumption caused 2.6 million deaths, while 209 million people were addicted to alcohol, and a further 200 million had at least problematic alcohol consumption.

Beer parlour
June 25, 2024

Trans fat elimination attainable, WHO tells member states

A WHO report published on Monday detailed the progress made in eliminating trans fat.

WHO
June 25, 2024

Cholera outbreak requires immediate response, say hotel owners

“I urge all hotels and restaurants to prioritise the health and safety of their guests and staff.’’

Cholera patients
June 25, 2024

No cholera outbreak in Cross River, says health commissioner

The commissioner restated the state government’s commitment to the health and well-being of residents.

Cholera logo
June 24, 2024

Over 950,000 women in Zamfara at high risk of maternal death: Commissioner

“This training is aimed at ensuring safe delivery of babies across all health facilities in the state.”

Dauda Lawal-Dare