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Health

October 12, 2021

U.S. to treat 37,000 HIV-infected persons in Abia

Abia has an estimated 58,341 people living with HIV, making it the sixth-highest state with HIV prevalence in Nigeria.

Kathleen FitzGibbon, HIV ribbon and Okezie Ikpeazu
October 12, 2021

WHO recommends COVID-19 booster for people with weak immune system

An advisory group to the World Health Organisation (WHO) has recommended an additional shot of approved COVID-19 vaccines for people with weak immune systems.

October 11, 2021

1.5 million Nigerians living with arthritis: Experts

Experts say the 1.5 million is a fraction of the global 350 million of people who suffer from arthritis.

arthritis
October 11, 2021

Don’t buy infant formulas from U.S. Able Groupe, NAFDAC warns Nigerians

NAFDAC has warned Nigerians to stop consuming and distributing infant formulas manufactured by Able Groupe, a U.S.-based company.

October 10, 2021

NCDC reports 137 new COVID-19 infections, two deaths

The 137 new cases indicate a decline from the 269 cases reported the previous day.

Coronavirus used to illustrate the story.
October 10, 2021

Doctors to get better salaries under my presidency: Yahaya Bello

Mr Bello says he plans to overhaul Nigeria’s health sector with improved doctor’s wages being top priority.

Yahaya Bello
October 9, 2021

Kebbi state partners foundation, CAN against cancer

The partnership with Medicaid Cancer Foundation and CAN is to stop the spread of cancer in Kebbi.

Governor Abubakar Bagudu
October 9, 2021

27,000 Enugu residents receive COVID-19 vaccine

A total of 1,200 health workers were specially trained to vaccinate people in the second phase of the exercise.

Coronavirus
October 9, 2021

Jigawa: 1.5 million children treated for malaria, says MCP

The children were treated under the Malaria Control Programme.

October 8, 2021

Ugandan president to be retested after aides test positive for COVID-19

Mr Museveni and other members of the team who tested negative will be retested.

Uganda president Yoweri Museveni