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Health

July 21, 2023

Top U.S.-based Ghanaian doctor Kofi Sarfo, wife face 20 years in jail for fraud

Kofi Sarfo is a medical doctor and a Las Vegas hospital owner. His wife, Rose Sarfo, is the office manager and treasurer.

DR KOFI SARFO (Credit : Vista medical)
July 20, 2023

HIV/AIDS: Oyo govt. warns public institutions, others against stigmatisation

Mr Abass said OYSACA received complaints through repeated calls about cases of harassment and discrimination against persons living with HIV/AIDS.

Oyo State Agency for the Control of AIDS
July 20, 2023

Ekiti residents warned against easting ‘ponmo’, bushmeat amid anthrax outbreak

The Ekiti government has warned against the risky consumption of ‘ponmo’, smoked meat and bushmeat.

Ekiti governor, Biodun Oyebanji
July 20, 2023

Anthrax: Enugu government urges residents not to panic

The Enugu government has urged its residents not to panic as the agric ministry is alert and proactive in preventing anthrax outbreaks.

Enugu Ministry of Agriculture
July 20, 2023

Nigeria receives $9 million grant from Canada for COVID-19 vaccines

Nigeria has received a CAD9.3 million grant from the Global Initiative for Vaccine Equity (CanGIVE) to boost COVID-19 vaccine delivery.

vaccines
July 20, 2023

WHO concerned about false claims of COVID-19 pandemic accord

“I need to put this plainly: those who peddle lies about this historic agreement are endangering the health and safety of future generations.”

Ghebreyesus
July 19, 2023

Yobe govt. vows to curtail spread of diphtheria

Mr Gana also said about 289 cases had been treated and discharged.

Yobe Governor Mai Mala-Buni
July 19, 2023

COVID-19 Vaccine: WHO to spend $9.3 million grant in 15 states

COVID-19 Vaccine: WHO to spend $9.3 million grant in 15 states

COVID-19
July 19, 2023

Diphtheria: WHO tasks media on increased public enlightenment

The WHO emergency manager for the three states, Beatrice Muraguri, urged the media to intensify public awareness on preventive measures against diphtheria.

Diphtheria
July 19, 2023

260% surge in Fiji’s HIV cases worry authorities

The number of new human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections in Fiji has surged by 260 per cent since 2010.

HIV PATIENTS used to illustrate the story