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Anesthesiologist arrested over 35 meningitis deaths
The doctor, whose name was withheld, apparently carried his own morphine from one private hospital to another, spreading a fungal…
Nigeria third highest in global FGM – UN
The organisations said FGM violates the rights of women and girls and limits their opportunities for the future in health,…
US plans to give citizens once-a-year covid-19 shots
The American Food and Drug Administration has proposed a simplified approach for future vaccination efforts, allowing most adults…
Kano confirms outbreak of Diphtheria in 13 local govts
A team was deployed to investigate, a sample was taken for a laboratory test and three days later the result turned positive for…
First time in decades, China’s population shrinks
It wasn’t clear if the population figures were affected by a widespread COVID-19 outbreak following the easing of pandemic…
Nigeria records new covid-19 infection
The report shows that while the fatality toll remains at 3,155, the newly confirmed cases have increased the country’s infection…
Chipper Cash, ActionAid provide post-flood relief to households in Bayelsa
“We are uniquely positioned to help because we have access to resources that other companies do not have - and by partnering with…
AXA Mansard Health reaffirms commitment to quality service delivery
"While as a nation, we still have some way to go to ensure that affordability, quality, and accessibility are improved, we must…
Covid-19: Japan, South Korea protest China’s retaliation
China’s Foreign Ministry threatened countermeasures last week against countries that had announced new virus testing requirements…
Stakeholders commend Buhari over mental health bill
The network also called on the government to enact other critical reforms for those with mental health conditions, such as…