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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,...

Michael Simire - January 23, 2023

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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...

Michael Simire - January 23, 2023

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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...

Michael Simire - January 23, 2023

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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...

Michael Simire - January 22, 2023

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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...

Michael Simire - January 20, 2023

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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...

Michael Simire - January 20, 2023

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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...

Michael Simire - January 20, 2023

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NCDC confirms 42 new cases of COVID -19

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed 42 additional COVID-19 infections in the country in two weeks, with Lagos State...

Michael Simire - January 15, 2023

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