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Health

May 30, 2022

One dead as Nigeria confirms six new cases of monkeypox

The disease control office said its recent study confirmed a high risk of exposure across the country.

NCDC/Monkey pox patient
May 29, 2022

NAFDAC denies approving Maurice Iwu’s Detox Tea for COVID-19 treatment

The regulatory agency says only it can make a pronouncement on safety and efficacy of all regulated products with satisfactory scientific evidence (clinical trial).

NAFDAC
May 28, 2022

Nasarawa arrests 61 for open defecation

Fourty-three persons among those arrested were released after complying with the directive to build toilets in their facilities.

Open defecation
May 27, 2022

FG ramps up surveillance on monkeypox among farmers

The minister said that the disease, if left unchecked, would likely affect the population of our farmers.

May 25, 2022

Spain donates 4.4 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine to Nigeria

The donation also positions Spain as the seventh-largest donor of vaccines globally, with 70 million doses delivered so far.

vaccines
May 25, 2022

Nigeria should be concerned about monkeypox spread: Expert

Outside Africa, 20 countries have declared 237 confirmed and suspected cases of monkeypox.

May 25, 2022

Measles kills 14 children in Anambra

The government of Anambra has confirmed the death of 14 children from a measles outbreak in nine local government areas of the state.

Child with measles used to illustrate the story
May 25, 2022

WHO director-general Ghebreyeus re-elected

He received 155 out of 160 votes cast, although he did not win the support of his native Ethiopia, due to opposing views over the Tigray conflict.

WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
May 24, 2022

Monkeypox: Germany recommends 21 days quarantine as cases rise

Several states in Germany have reported evidence of monkeypox infections, with contact tracing underway in each location.

Monkeypox
May 24, 2022

Czech Republic confirms first case of monkeypox

The case was detected in a woman after she travelled back into the country from a music festival in Belgium.

Monkeypox