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WHO has certified Cabo Verde as a malaria-free country, third in Africa

The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Cabo Verde as a malaria-free country. With this declaration, Cabo Verde becomes part of the 43...

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Zambia starts administering oral cholera vaccine following a countrywide cholera outbreak

On Tuesday, Zambia began administering the oral cholera vaccine following a countrywide cholera outbreak. The authorities distributed some doses in Matero township in...

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Ekiti Resident Doctors Declare Indefinite Strike, after Hoodlums Attack and Steal a Corpse

Owing to a violent confrontation, resident doctors at Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH)are embarking on an indefinite strike. On Monday, January 15,...

54th WEF Annual Meeting to hold in Davos, Switzerland
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54th WEF Annual Meeting to hold in Davos, Switzerland

The 54th World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting begins today, January 15th – 19th, 2024, over the mountains of Davos, Switzerland. The meeting...

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Cholera on the loose in Zambia: Churches limit service to two hours

Cholera is on the loose in Zambia. Within the past 24 hours, 400 new cases with 18 deaths have been reported by the...

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Shocking Discovery: Researchers Have Detected Nearly 240,000 Micro-plastics in Bottled Water 

Researchers say they have found microplastics in bottled water in concentrations 10 to 100 times more than previously estimated. These microplastics are tiny...

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NDLEA: “Borno Youths Take Fermented Urine, Lizard Dung & Unusual Substances To Get High”

The Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has revealed a disconcerting trend among youths in Borno, a northeastern state in Nigeria. In place...

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Cholera Crisis In Zambia, Schools Shut For Three More Weeks

Beyond the holiday break, schools in Zambia will continue to be closed for an additional three weeks, with January 29 being the new...

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Rwanda Ban Kenya’s Antifungal Drug

Rwandan health authorities have taken swift action following safety concerns surrounding antifungal tablets produced in Kenya. The Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (RFDA)...

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Opinion: Why Medical Tourism?

In a world where boundaries blur, and challenges persist, the stark reality of a nation’s health infrastructure reflects its leadership’s commitment to its...

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India’s Maiden Pharmaceuticals Denies Bribery and Tampering Allegations in Cough Syrup Deaths Investigation

India’s Maiden Pharmaceuticals, whose cough syrups have been linked to the deaths of children in Gambia, on Saturday, 23 December 2023, denied tampering...

Ghana Lawmakers Passes Cannabis Cultivation
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Ghana Lawmakers Passes Cannabis Cultivation

Ghana’s Parliament passed the Cannabis Act into law, marking a historic milestone for significant progress. This law legalizes the cultivation of cannabis for...