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COVID-19 in China estimated to be peaking at 4.2m cases daily

The latest wave of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in China has peaked at an estimated 4.2 million cases per day, the London-based Airfinity health...
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NCDC confirms 123 Diphtheria cases, 38 deaths in four states

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed 123 cases of Diphtheria disease and 38 deaths in four states. Dr Pricilla Ibekwe,...
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Five billion people unprotected from trans fat, risk heart disease

Five billion people globally remain unprotected from harmful trans fat, a new status report from the World Health Organisation (WHO) has found, increasing their...
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Nigeria at finish line at eliminating trans-fat from food chain – NAFDAC

The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has said that Nigeria is already at the finish line when it comes...
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Kano confirms outbreak of Diphtheria in 13 LGs

The Kano State Government has confirmed the outbreak of Diphtheria in 13 Local Government Areas of the state. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Aminu...
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Diphtheria: NCDC places Nigerians on alert

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has placed Nigerians on alert, following response to reports of diphtheria cases in Lagos and Kano...
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Diphtheria outbreak: NBMA cautions public, urges adherence to safety measures

The National Biosafety Management Agency has called on the public to take precautionary measures in other to prevent and stop the spread of Diphtheria...
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Prioritising health over profit through sugar sweetened beverages tax

It is easy to consume large quantities of sugary drinks because of their availability, affordability, and sizes. Sugar Sweetened Beverages (SSBs) are beverages that...
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Electricity privatisation yet to meet expectations, as traders cry out

The Coalition for Affordable and Regular Electricity (CARE) says Nigeria’s power privatisation has yet to fully deliver the expected...
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LPG price hike driven by supply constraints, global pressures – Marketers

The Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (NALPGAM) says the recent rise in Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) prices...
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Pakistan urged to end illegal production, trade of mercury-added cosmetics

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