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Early Detection Key as Doctor Highlights Warning Signs of Hepatitis
Helen Aremu Many people living with hepatitis may not realise they have the condition until significant damage has alre…
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Global HIV Funding Falls to Lowest Level in Nearly Two Decades, Report Warns
International efforts to combat HIV are facing growing financial pressure after donor government funding for programmes…
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Study Links Heavy Chilli Pepper Consumption to Higher Risk of Oesophageal Cancer
People who regularly consume large quantities of chilli peppers may face a significantly higher risk of developing oeso…
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NAFDAC Partners Global Researchers on £3.7m Project to Tackle Fake, Substandard Vaccines
Helen Aremu Nigeria is set to strengthen its fight against counterfeit and poor-quality vaccines through a major intern…
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Experts Urge Parents to Choose Eggs Over Sugary Snacks to Combat Child Malnutrition
Nutritionists highlight eggs’ role in growth, brain development as Nigeria battles rising food costs Nutrition experts…
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Expert Urges Nigerians to Prioritise Kidney Health, Embrace Regular Screening
Early detection, healthy lifestyle key to preventing kidney disease, physician says A medical expert, Dr. Ademola Ojo,…
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Experts Warn of Severe Pregnancy Risks Linked to Poorly Treated Malaria
Disease can damage placenta, restrict foetal growth, trigger premature birth and stillbirth, specialists say. Medical …
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Ogun Launches Remediation Exercise, Tightens Oversight of Battery Recycling Firms
Government launches remediation exercise after environmental investigations reveal lead pollution concerns The Ogun St…
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TB Network Urges Increased Health Funding to Strengthen HIV, TB, Malaria Response
Community-led findings reveal persistent gaps in medicines, diagnostics, healthcare workforce and access to treatment. …
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World Hepatitis Day: Nonye Soludo Urges Nigerians to Prioritise Screening, Vaccination
The First Lady of Anambra State, Dr. Nonye Soludo, has called on Nigerians to make hepatitis prevention, routine screen…
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New Ebola Vaccine Candidate Moves Toward Human Trials as DR Congo Outbreak Worsens
Efforts to contain the deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo have received a significant boost afte…
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SOGON Calls for Faster Approval of Iron Treatment to Combat Maternal Anaemia in Nigeria
Helen Aremu The Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON) has called on the Federal Government to accele…
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Why the Source of Your Sugar Matters More Than You May Think
Helen Aremu Sugar has long been portrayed as one of the biggest villains in modern diets, but nutrition experts say the…
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12 African Countries Join Lagos Training to Combat Tobacco Industry Interference
Public health experts, researchers, journalists, policymakers and advocacy groups from 12 African countries have conver…
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H5 Bird Flu Spreads Among Australia’s Wild Birds, Raising Wildlife Concerns
Australia has recorded local transmission of the highly contagious H5 bird flu virus among wild birds, raising concerns…
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WHX Returns to Johannesburg as Global Medtech Firms Eye South Africa’s USD 1.12bn Market
WHX returns to Johannesburg as global medtech giants compete for South Africa’s R18.4bn (USD 1.12bn) medical device mar…
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