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WHO calls crisis meeting over deadly Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
The WHO has assessed the national and regional risk of the current Ebola outbreak in DRC as “very high,” although the global risk remains low …
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African Health Ministers Endorse Five-Year Plan to Improve Access to Medicines
Ministers of Health from the WHO African Region have endorsed proposals aimed at addressing the shortage of, and access to, medicines and vaccines. The Roadmap …
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NAFDAC destroys N464m harmful drugs, items in Gombe
THE National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has destroyed fake and unwholesome products with a value of about N464 million. Contained …
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Study shows why rich men love smaller breasts, poor men prefer big breasts
Study has shown that rich men love women with small breasts, while the poor love those with big bust. Psychologists Viren Swami and Martin Tovée …
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FG, UNFPA Unveil Guidelines On Safe Termination Of Pregnancy
Federal Ministry of Health in collaboration with UN Population Fund (UNFPA) and other partners has inaugurated three key reproductive health policies to accelerate family planning …
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BREAKING: JOHESU suspends 43-day strike, orders workers to resume work on Friday
The Joint Health Sector Union on Thursday called off its 43-day-old strike, directing its members to resume work on Friday. The body also lambasted the …
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Ebola: Delays cost lives, threaten deadly spread to surrounding countries
Despite a quick international response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), there is a high risk of spread at the national and …
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UN experts enjoin Kenya to protect environmental defenders
The Kenyan Government must urgently take measures to protect defenders who have faced harassment and intimidation after they testified against a local lead smelter accused …
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Adelabu commissions CBN medical centre in Ibadan
THE Central Bank of Nigeria, (CBN) has reaffirmed its commitment to reshape the economy of the country. CBN Deputy Governor Operations, Chief Adebayo Adelabu stated …
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Saraki’s wife, Toyin, WHO walk the talk in Abuja
THE Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA) in partnership with the World Health Organization, (WHO) have embarked on a 7.2 km walk in Abuja. The walk, aims …