Marburg virus disease outbreak in Rwanda: 27 cases and 9 deaths confirmed
Rwanda confirmed 27 Marburg Virus Disease cases and nine deaths by September 30, 2024. Africa CDC is aiding containment efforts. ...
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World Bank approves $1.57bn in loans for Nigeria’s health and climate resilience
The World Bank has approved $1.57bn in loans for Nigeria to improve health services and build resilience against climate change. ...
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NAFDAC raises alarm over rising fake and substandard drugs in Nigeria
NAFDAC raises alarm over the rise in fake and substandard drugs in Nigeria, launching a sensitisation campaign to combat the ...
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2.3 million Nigerian children at risk due to lack of immunisation
2.3 million Nigerian children are at risk due to lack of immunisation. Experts call for urgent action to close the ...
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Nigerian Red Cross launches N2.5bn emergency appeal to combat hunger and malnutrition in Nigeria
The Nigerian Red Cross has launched an emergency N2.5bn appeal to address hunger and improve WASH services across Nigeria. ...
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Antimicrobial resistance poses growing burden on healthcare systems, experts warn
Experts highlight that the challenge of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is severely burdening healthcare systems, leading to ineffective treatments, prolonged illness, ...
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Gavi, Bavarian Nordic secure 500,000 mpox vaccines for Africa
Gavi and Bavarian Nordic announced an Advance Purchase Agreement for 500,000 doses of the Modified Vaccinia Ankara-Bavarian Nordic (MVA-BN) mpox ...
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University of Calabar teaching hospital introduces advanced endoscopy services
The University of Calabar Teaching Hospital enhances patient care with advanced endoscopic procedures, becoming the second government facility in Nigeria ...
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Lagos free limb deformity corrective surgery programme transforms lives of 50 children
The Lagos Free Limb Deformity Corrective Surgery Programme offers life-changing surgeries and rehabilitation to 50 children with lower limb deformities. ...
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Nigeria reports 67 confirmed monkeypox cases amid preventive measures
Nigeria has reported 67 confirmed cases of Monkeypox from 1,031 suspected cases across 23 states and the Federal Capital Territory, ...
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