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Thailand Heatstroke
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Thailand Raises Alarms as Heatstroke Claims 30 Lives

Thailand, on Thursday, raised fresh alarms about scorching temperatures, citing heatstroke-related fatalities that have already claimed the lives of at least 30 people...

AU prepares for Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit in Nairobi in May
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AU prepares for Africa Fertiliser and Soil Health Summit in Nairobi in May

The African Union (AU) has announced that the three-day Summit on Africa Fertiliser and Soil Health will be held in Nairobi from 7...

Kush Sierra Leone
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Kush: Sierra Leone Authorities Burn $200,000 Worth Of Drugs

Sierra Leone officials on Saturday burned $200,000 worth of narcotic drugs and chemicals used to make the synthetic drug kush. This happened two...

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UN Warns of Rising Drug Trafficking in West Africa’s Sahel Region

The Sahel region in West Africa is fast becoming a central hub for drug trafficking, according to a new report by the United...

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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome’s Anti-Vaccine Messages Threaten Africa’s Health – BBC Finds

A famous African preacher, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, has been spreading doubts about vaccines, especially the new malaria vaccine being distributed across Africa. The...

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UN Report Indicates Severe Global Disparities in Women’s Health

A United Nations report has highlighted severe disparities in women’s sexual and reproductive health across the globe. The report revealed that an African...

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Nestlé Faces Scrutiny Over Sugar Addition to Infant Foods in Developing Countries, Report Reveals

Nestlé, the global consumer goods giant, has come under scrutiny following a report revealing the addition of sugar and honey to infant milk...

Red Cross prepares to train Nigerian war surgeons as crisis deepens
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Red Cross prepares to train Nigerian war surgeons as crisis deepens

The International Committee of the Red Cross, ICRC, in its bid to reduce civilian casualties in one of the longest-running conflicts in Nigeria,...

WHO Tobacco Africa
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Nigeria First to Introduce New Meningitis Vaccine – WHO

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), Nigeria has become the first country to introduce a new meningitis vaccine, Men5CV. This is a...

Eight months after the tragic accident that claimed the life of Dr. Vwaere Diaso, a medical professional at the General Hospital in Odan, Lagos State, due to the failure of an elevator at the hospital premises, the facility remain unfixed.
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Eight Months After Death Incident, Elevator at General Hospital Odan Still Unfixed

Eight months after the tragic accident that claimed the life of Dr Vwaere Diaso, a medical professional at the General Hospital in Odan,...

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WHO Warns of Escalated Crisis in Sudan

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that Sudan is on the brink of a heightened crisis unless humanitarian aid and medical supplies...

The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public notice regarding the ban on the sale of Dex Luxury Bar Soap (No 6 Mystic Flower) by the European Union (EU).
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NAFDAC Bans Sale of Dex Luxury Bar Soap Over Health Concerns

The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public notice regarding the ban on the sale of...