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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...
Pogba facing “few weeks’’ out with latest ankle problems, Solskjaer says
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba will be out of action “for a few weeks” after missing Wednesday’s match at Arsenal due to further problems...
Lassa-fever outbreak: Gov. Umahi orders closure of hospital in Ebonyi
Gov. Dave Umahi of Ebonyi has ordered the immediate closure of St. Vincent Hospital at Igbagu in Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi following...
Gynaecologist decries high infertility rate among women in Bauchi
Dr Abdullah Kabir, a Gynaecologist with Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH), has stressed the need for addressing growing cases of infertility in...
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