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South Sudan declares end to longest cholera outbreak

South Sudan declared the end of its longest and largest cholera outbreak on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 with no new cases of cholera reported...

admin - February 11, 2018

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Senator lauded over resolution on ban of tobacco sales around schools

Two major tobacco control groups, the Nigeria Tobacco Control Research Group (NTCRG) and Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN), have commended the Senate...

admin - February 6, 2018

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WHO commends Nigeria over improved response to disease outbreaks

The Nigeria Country Director of World Health Organisaton (WHO), Dr Wondi Alemu, has commended the Federal Government over improved response to outbreak of diseases...

admin - February 6, 2018

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World Cancer Day: 70% cancer cases manifest late

The Chief Medical Director, University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan in Oyo State, Prof. Temitope Alonge, said on Monday, February 5, 2018 that over 70...

admin - February 5, 2018

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World Cancer Day: Cancer death rate expected to double by 2030 – WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti, has said that an estimated 8.8 million people in the world die...

admin - February 4, 2018

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World Cancer Day: Group urges awareness campaign in rural areas

In the spirit of the World Cancer Day (WCD) observed on Sunday, February 4, 2018, the Women Hood Foundation has called on stakeholders to...

admin - February 4, 2018

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Organisation sensitises Nigerians on early detection, treatment of leprosy

The National Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer Control Programme (NTBLCP) on Saturday, February 3, 2018 in Abuja held a road walk to sensitise residents...

admin - February 4, 2018

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Remote Nigeria communities welcome child health programme

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the Integrated community case management (iCCM) is a cost-effective strategy that engages community health workers living in...

admin - February 2, 2018

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