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NAFDAC Benylin Cough Syrup
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NAFDAC Recalls S. African Produced Benylin Cough Syrup, Says It is Toxic

The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has recalled the Benylin Pediatrics Cough Syrup manufactured by Johnson & Johnson...

COVID-19 Kills Weekly WHO
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Health Care Deprivation is Violation of Human Rights – WHO

Dr Walter Molumbo, the Country Representative of the World Health Organisation (WHO) in Nigeria, has said that health deprivation should be treated as...

COVID-19 Kills Weekly WHO
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Hepatitis Infections Kill 3500 People Each Day – WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) announced on Tuesday that viral hepatitis infections stand as the second leading infectious cause of death globally, resulting...

NAFDAC cosmetics counterfeits
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NAFDAC Seizes N50 Million Worth of Illicit Drugs in Apapa, Lagos

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) said it has recently cracked down on drug sellers in Apapa and...

Doctors Ondo Strike
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Resident Doctors at UNIMEDTH Ondo State Begin 14-Day Warning Strike Over Unpaid Salaries

The Association of Resident Doctors at the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital, Ondo State, has embarked on a 14-day warning strike due...

HIV/AIDS Easter
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NACA Reaffirms Commitment to Fighting HIV/AIDS and Enhancing Welfare

The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA)  has reiterated its dedication to fighting against HIV/AIDS and enhancing the welfare of all...

Ogun tuberculosis
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Ogun State Government Expresses Concern Over Rising Tuberculosis Cases

The rising number of tuberculosis cases in Ogun State has raised concerns for the state government. Dr. Tomi Coker, the Commissioner for Health,...

Ogun tuberculosis
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Enugu State Records 2,496 Tuberculosis Cases, Provides Free-treatment

On Monday, the Enugu State Ministry of Health disclosed that the state has recorded 2,496 confirmed tuberculosis cases. The state Commissioner for Health,...

Organ Harvester: Noah Kekere's Case Drops Following Applicants' Mysterious Death
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Organ Harvester: Court Drops Noah Kekere’s Case after Applicants’ Mysterious Death

Organ Harvester Noah Kekere, who was charged to court, has been relieved of justice in the Plateau State court following the mysterious death...

Lassa Fever Delta
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Four Cases of Lassa Fever Confirmed in Delta State

Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, the Health Commissioner of Delta State, has confirmed four cases of Lassa fever within the state. He revealed this during...

diphtheria Kano
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Diphtheria Outbreak Claims Lives of Four Children in Kano State

At least four children have died as a result of a diphtheria outbreak in Minjibir Local Government Area of Kano State reports say. Tasiu...

NCDC Cholera Nigeria
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NCDC records surge in Lassa Fever cases, 20 deaths in one week

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a surge in Lassa fever cases across the country, with 20 fatalities recorded...