The World Health Organization over the weekend accused Tanzania of failing to provide information on suspected cases of Ebola in the country, potentially hindering efforts to curb the spread of…
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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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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…
Read More Some mobile phones, accessories are hazardous – NCC warnsThe 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 kitsA 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.…
Read More Nigeria capable of handling Ebola case – Expert