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Mpox not under control, says Africa CDC

The African Union's health watchdog on Thursday warned that mpox outbreak was still not…

Mpox not under control, Africa CDC warns

The African Union’s health agency, Africa CDC, has raised alarms over the growing mpox…

Don’t migrate overseas, medical college begs doctors

The West African College of Physicians has urged doctors in West African countries not…

Oyo council distributes drugs to fight river blindness

The Environmental Health Service Disease Control Department in Ona Ara Local Government Area, Oyo…

Teenage pregnancy common among girls from low-income backgrounds – Report

Around 15% of Nigerian girls aged 15-19 have experienced pregnancy, according to the Nigeria…

NAFDAC launches breast milk substitute committees nationwide

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has set up Breast…

Nurses not qualified to handle fertility treatments, AFRH president warns

The President of the Association for Fertility and Reproductive Health, Professor Preye Fiebai, has…

Health workers to begin seven-day warning strike

The Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Health Care Professionals have announced a…

NAFDAC shuts down Abuja eatery over poor hygiene

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control on Thursday sealed an…

McDonald’s burgers linked to E. Coli outbreak in US

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced that McDonald's Quarter Pounder sandwiches…

Katsina shuts down all private health training schools

The Katsina State Government has ordered the immediate closure of all private health training…

FCT launches cholera emergency operations centre

The Federal Capital Territory has activated its Cholera Emergency Operations Centre after confirming 11…

Nigeria to receive first shipment of malaria vaccines

Nigeria is set to receive its first shipment of malaria vaccines on Thursday, a…

Mpox: NCDC confirms 94 cases, infection hits 25 states, FCT

Mpox has now spread to 25 states and the Federal Capital Territory, affecting 63…

NCDC report lassa fever cases spike in Ondo, Edo

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has reported a rise in Lassa…