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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Defends Health Secretary Nomination

RFK Jr. Faces Senate Scrutiny Over Health Secretary Nomination Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the controversial nominee for U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, faced a tough grilling at his Senate confirmation...

Ebonyi Cholera Outbreak Claims 15 Lives

Death Toll Rises to 15 in Ebonyi Cholera Outbreak The cholera outbreak in Ebonyi State has claimed 15 lives, according to the state government. The outbreak, which has devastated Ndibokote Village in...

First Mpox Vaccination in Africa: Rwanda Takes Bold Step

Historic Vaccination Rollout Rwanda has marked a significant milestone in public health by administering the first Mpox vaccines in Africa. This initiative comes as part of a concerted effort to combat the...

Gavi Purchases Mpox Vaccine for Africa

Gavi Secures Mpox Vaccine for Africa Gavi, the global vaccine alliance, has made a significant move to combat the spread of mpox in Africa by purchasing 500,000 doses of the Bavarian Nordic...

NAFDAC recalls Dove Beauty Cream Bar Soap due to harmful chemicals, urging public vigilance. Learn more about the risks and safety concerns.

NAFDAC Recalls Dove Soap with batch number 81832M 08

Dove Beauty Soap Recalled in Nigeria Due to Chemical Concerns The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced the recall of Dove Beauty Cream Bar Soap (100g)...

Nigeria Cholera Outbreak: 2,809 Cases, 82 Deaths Across 33 States

Widespread Cholera Infections As of July 7, 2024, Nigeria has witnessed a significant rise in cholera outbreak, with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) reporting 2,809 suspected cases and...

Cholera Outbreak in Kirikiri Prison and Katsina State

Lagos State Health Commissioner, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has confirmed 25 cholera outbreak in Kirikiri Medium Security Prison. This announcement contradicts the Nigerian Correctional Service’s recent claim that no cholera cases were present...

Cholera Outbreak: WHO, UNICEF Hold Emergency Meeting

Cholera Crisis in Nigeria As Nigeria grapples with a cholera outbreak affecting 30 states, the World Health Organisation (WHO), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM)...

Fear of Cholera Outbreak Rises as Schools Resume

Concerns Over School Reopenings As schools reopen after the mid-term break and Sallah holiday, there is rising concern and fear about a potential cholera outbreak among pupils. Public health experts warn that...

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