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Lassa fever: FG commends Kano for quick response

The Federal Government has commended Kano State Government for taking proactive measures to curb Lassa fever in the state.“We can see that the level...

China rushes to build hospital for virus victims in 10 days

China is attempting to swiftly build a 1,000-bed hospital dedicated to patients infected with a new virus that has killed 26 people, sickened hundreds...

Kano Govt dismisses report of 292 Lassa fever cases

Kano State Government has faulted report by a section of the media which claims that the state has recorded 292 cases of Lassa Fever.A...

WHO committee says coronavirus not a global emergency

World Health Organisation (WHO) on Thursday said novel coronavirus is not a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC).Several members of the WHO Emergency...

Workshop warns on dangers of stigmatisation of rape victims

Speakers at a workshop on “Women’s sexual reproductive health and rights,” organised by Ipas Nigeria, an international non-profit organisation, has warned on the dangers...

African Cherry: Plant Found To Affect Fertility In Men

A priority indeginous fruit tree in Nigeria with distribution across West Africa called Cherry also known as Chrysophyllum albidum is a small to medium...

HIV: FG approves Omega Visitect CD4 Rapid Test Kit

The Federal Government has approved the evaluation of Omega Visitect Cluster Differentiation Molecule 4 (Omega CD4) Rapid Test Kit to monitor patients living with...

We lost 80 members over blood shortage, says Kano sickle cell association

Mr Abdulkadir Muhammad, the Secretary, Kano Sickle Cell Club, says no fewer than 80 of their members died in 2019 as a result of...

Diseases you can contract from your barber’s clipper

You will agree with me that clippers in your barber shop is more or less public property. And different type of people walk in...

FG to empower local manufacturers to produce malaria drugs – NMEP Coordinator

Dr Audu Mohammed, the Coordinator, National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP), on Monday, said Federal Government would empower local manufacturers to produce malaria drugs locally.He...

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