Category: Health
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Mysterious illness continues to trigger NCDC investigation
Mysterious illness surfaced in Kaduna, Sokoto and Zamfara states, prompting the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) to launch continuous investigation.
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Mysterious illness claims 8 lives in Sokoto
No fewer than eight deaths and 208 suspected cases related to a mysterious illness have been recorded in Sokoto State, an official disclosed.
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Why women should go for regular breast exam
Dr Ifeoma Ajuba, Consultant Haematologist, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, has urged women to embrace regular breast examination to detect breast cancer at the early stages of growth.
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NAFDAC bans sale of Dex Luxury bar soap in Nigeria
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Control, (NAFDAC) has placed a ban on the sale of Dex Luxury bar soap in Nigeria.
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NCDC swings into action as mysterious disease rattles Sokoto State
A mysterious illness has emerged in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State, leaving both health authorities and community leaders confused.
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UCH forced to tweak working hours over face-off with IBEDC
Staff of University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, will from Tuesday, April 2, work from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily until power is restored in the hospital.
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Ogun raises concern over rising TB cases
The Commissioner for Health in Ogun, Dr Tomi Coker, has expressed concern over rising number of tuberculosis patients in the state. Coker said this at a news conference in Abeokuta on Tuesday as part of activities to mark the 2024 World Tuberculosis Day, which has “Yes! We Can End TB” as its theme.
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Delta confirms four cases of Lassa fever
The Delta State Government has confirmed four cases of Lassa fever in the state urging residents to keep their environment clean always.
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Fresh outbreak of infectious disease kills 4 in Kano
No fewer than four children have reportedly lost their lives to diphtheria outbreak in Minjibir Local Government Area of Kano State.
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Lassa Fever: NCDC registers 20 deaths across 16 states
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says it has registered new cases of Lassa fever and 20 deaths across 16 states in one week. According to NCDC, the period spans from Feb. 26 to March 3.