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Scientists unveil world’s first non-antibiotic treatment for TB in Britain

Scientists in Manchester in the United Kingdom have developed the world’s first non-antibiotic treatment for tuberculosis. The team at the University of Manchester hoped the...

Katsina council immunises over 47,000 children against polio

No fewer than 47,077 children out of 50,268 children under five years had been immunised against polio in Zango Local Government Area of Katsina State in...

Ebola survivors might still experience virus after, says don

Some Ebola survivors may still experience the virus in the deeper compartments of their bodies where the immune system may not be able to...

800,000 people commit suicide annually – WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says no fewer than 800,000 people commit suicide annually, the second leading cause of death among people between the ages...

Urbanisation affecting Nigeria’s dietary diversity

The Country Manager of HarvestPlus Nigeria, Mr Paul Ilona, said on Saturday that urbanisation was affecting the dietary diversity of Nigerians. HarvestPlus is part of...

Inactivity puts over 1.4b adults at physical, mental risk – WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says insufficient physical activity is a leading risk factor for non-communicable disease, negatively impacting mental health and overall quality...

Government pledges commitment to TB control with increased budgetary allocation

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to ensuring that high premium was continuously placed on the health of Nigerians, while ending Tuberculosis (TB)...

Zambia dismisses reports of Ebola outbreak in capital

Health authorities in Zambia on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 dismissed reports that the country has recorded its first Ebola case. Reports in some local media...

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ECOWAS Bank approves $150m to construct Lagos waste management facility, Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway

The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has approved $266.7 million and XOF30 billion to support a portfolio...
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Global warming a vital issue in voting decisions – US voters

The 2026 U.S. midterm elections will be vitally important for the climate, with results shaping the final two years...

Plogging Nigeria, Swedish Embassy launch waste management directory to revolutionise nation’s circular economy

Nigeria’s waste management landscape underwent a significant transformation on March 30, 2026, with the official launch of the Nigerian...

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