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47.1m Nigerians free of elephantiasis, river blindness – Minister

Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, has said that about 47.1 million Nigerians no longer require treatment for lymphatic...

Tonga eliminates elephantiasis

The Kingdom of Tonga in the Pacific Ocean may be small in population, but it is kicking big goals in public health. The World...

Volcanic soils, not worms, causing elephantiasis in Uganda, says study

A puzzling surge in western Uganda patients diagnosed with a painful, disfiguring skin condition known as elephantiasis was caused not by the parasitic worms...

Scientists who developed malaria, elephantiasis drugs win Nobel prize for medicine

Three scientists from Japan, China and Ireland whose discoveries led to the development of potent new drugs against parasitic diseases, including malaria and elephantiasis,...

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Osinbajo leads global efforts on health financing, climate adaptation

Former Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, will lead a multi-sector initiative to strengthen health financing and climate adaptation efforts...
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Strengthening Nigeria’s midstream, downstream petroleum sector through effective regulation

Nigeria’s petroleum industry has long been the backbone of the country’s economy, yet its regulatory landscape has historically faced challenges...

Demolition: Lagos Assembly proposes new settlement for displaced waterfront communities

The Lagos State House of Assembly has proposed the relocation of residents displaced by the demolition of waterfront settlements...

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Osinbajo leads global efforts on health financing, climate adaptation

Former Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, will lead a...

Strengthening Nigeria’s midstream, downstream petroleum sector through effective regulation

Nigeria’s petroleum industry has long been the backbone of...