A nine-year-old girl who tested positive for Ebola in Uganda after travelling from the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo has died, a Ugandan health official told AFP on Friday. “She…
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Category: Health
Some mobile phones, accessories are hazardous – NCC warns
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has warned Nigerians that using sub-standard telecom devices could adversely affect their health. Prof. Umar Danbatta, NCC’s Executive Vice Chairman, said at a sensitisation workshop…
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The Federal Ministry of Health has said that Insti HIV ½, Insti Multiplex Dual HIV1/2 and Syphilis antibody rapid tests kits are the new first-line kit in the national HIV…
Read More FG introduces new HIV testing kitsNigeria capable of handling Ebola case – Expert
A medical expert, Dr Ademola Lawal, has said that Nigeria has the capacity to handle any case of Ebola in the country with its experience on the Lassa fever challenge.…
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Ebola Alert: NCAA asks airlines to be Vigilant
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has directed all operators, especially airlines operating regional and international flights into the country, to exercise a high level of vigilance. This follows the…
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