The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention says 172 deaths have been recorded from Lassa fever in 21 states. This represents a case fatality rate of 18.6 per cent,…
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FG launches vaccination campaign to protect 106 million children
Nigeria is rolling out one of the largest integrated vaccination campaigns in its history, aiming to protect around 106 million children against measles, rubella, and poliomyelitis, according to the World…
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Lassa fever killed 166 in nine months; fatality rate higher than 2024: NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), said 166 people died from Lassa fever between January and September 2025, with the case fatality rate now higher than 2024…
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Global cancer toll to rise by 61% in 2050: Report
A report published by the Lancet, a medical journal, projects that by 2050, about 30.5 million people will be newly diagnosed with cancer each year, representing a 61 per cent…
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Doctors share 9 ways to lower your blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a flashing warning sign for other, more serious health problems. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), high readings make you more likely to experience…
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