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Health

June 21, 2024

Kaduna records 307 new cases of HIV/AIDS: Official 

”We are concerned that we are beginning to witness new cases not only in the state but globally.”

Kaduna State Aids Control Agency
June 21, 2024

Kaduna recorded 307 new cases of HIV/ AIDS in three months: Official

The Kaduna State Aids Control Agency (KADSACA) on Friday said it has recorded 307 new HIV cases in the state.

AIDS patient
June 21, 2024

Agege LG suspends school food vendors over cholera outbreak in Lagos

“We have suspended all school food vendors to ensure the safety of the pupils and students,” Mr Egunjobi said.

Cholera logo
June 21, 2024

Ogun doctors threaten strike over poor working conditions

According to Mr Ashimi, members will have no choice but to embark on strike unless the government addresses their concerns.

NIGERIAN DOCTORS AND NMA LOGO
June 21, 2024

Lagos hosts African forum on air pollution

The air quality stakeholders in Africa will convene in Lagos for a five-day CLEAN-Air forum to discuss the pressing issue of air pollution in the continent.

AIR POLLUTION IN INDIA
June 21, 2024

WHO issues warning on counterfeit diabetes drugs worldwide

The WHO said that people should only buy medicines on prescription from pharmacies and not online.

Diabetes drugs
June 21, 2024

Cholera Outbreak: Akwa Ibom government sets precautionary measures

The Akwa Ibom government says it has initiated precautionary measures to prevent an outbreak of cholera.

Akwa Ibom
June 21, 2024

IRC warns of dire humanitarian needs of nine million in Nigeria, other nations

One in four of those countries are in West Africa: Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger and Nigeria.

IDPs
June 21, 2024

WHO announces global resurgence of cholera; 1,900 deaths recorded

WHO has announced a spike in cholera in several regions of the world, with almost 195,000 cases and over 1,900 deaths reported in 24 countries.

Cholera patients
June 20, 2024

Afreximbank commits $2 billion facility to support Africa’s health product manufacturing

He said African pharmaceutical companies faced severe impacts of global health, security and economic challenges.

Afreximbank