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Cholera: 447 suspected cases reported in six states – NCDC

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said that six states, Cross River (397), Zamfara (25), Ebonyi (11), Abia (nine), Bayelsa...

Michael Simire - April 3, 2023

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End mercury dental fillings in children, group demands

Amalgam is a dental filling material that is 50% mercury, a neurotoxin and pollutant. This week, BAN Toxics, a Philippines-based not-for-profit, marks an historic milestone in...

Michael Simire - April 1, 2023

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Experts raise awareness on dangers of pollutants in plastics

Environmental experts have raised concerns on the dangers of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in plastics in the country. They said this at a programme on...

Michael Simire - March 31, 2023

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Forests reduce health risks, new global report confirms

The global scientific evidence of the multiple types of benefits that forests, trees and green spaces have on human health has now been assessed...

Michael Simire - March 24, 2023

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Nigeria among high TB burden countries, says agency

Nigeria remains among the high burden countries for Tuberculosis (TB) globally, the National Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer Control Programme (NTBLCP) who has said. Dr Chukwuma...

Michael Simire - March 17, 2023

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Bauchi stakeholders canvass tobacco control to end smoking

Stakeholders in Bauchi State in Nigeria have advocated for tobacco control to regulate smoking and consumption of tobacco products in the state. They made the...

Michael Simire - March 16, 2023

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55 countries face health worker crunch linked to COVID-19 – WHO

World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that no less than 55 countries are struggling with serious health worker shortages as they continue to seek...

Michael Simire - March 15, 2023

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Five cities recognised for public health achievements

During the inaugural Partnership for Healthy Cities Summit in London on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, five global cities were recognised for their achievements in preventing noncommunicable...

Michael Simire - March 15, 2023

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