Measles has killed nearly 5,000 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2019, authorities said, after the disease spread to all the provinces in the country. Close to a…
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WHO approves second Ebola vaccine for jab trial
A second Ebola vaccine is to be offered to around 50,000 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as part of a major clinical trial. The Johnson & Johnson (J&J)…
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Why e-cigarettes are bad for the heart – Scientists
A research finding published in the journal Cardiovascular Research on Thursday has warned that E-cigarettes, other vaping devices and the chemicals they deliver may damage the cardiovascular system. This is…
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Regular blood donation reduces risk of heart attack — NBTS
Dr Oluwatoyin Smith, the National Coordinator, National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) emphasised the importance of regular blood donation, saying it reduces the risk of heart attack and burns calories. She…
Read More Regular blood donation reduces risk of heart attack — NBTSOpen defecation: Nigeria ranks No. 1 in the world —Minister
The Federal Government says Nigeria now ranks number one in the world with people practicing open defecation. The Minister of Water Resources, Suleiman Adamu, disclosed this while declaring open a…
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