The Adamawa Commissioner for Health, Felix Tangwami, said this at a news conference in Yola on Monday. The post Adamawa govt confirms one positive Lassa Fever case appeared first …
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FACT CHECK: Does having sex 21 times a month prevent prostate issues?
While there are different benefits to having sex or frequent ejaculation, and a few studies suggest a relationship between this and prostate cancer, there is no clear link between …
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The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines obesity as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation, affecting individuals with a Body Mass Index (BMI) over 25. The post Over a billion classified …
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Using feathers, cotton board to clean the ears can lead to hearing defect. The post We are wife materials — Deaf women cry out in Niger appeared first on …
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PREMIUM TIMES reports on a rising trend of rape in Kano, the obstacles to justice for victims and the efforts being made by state and non-state actors to check …
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The study estimates that nearly 880 million adults and 159 million children lived with obesity in 2022. The post Study reveals over one billion now live with obesity globally …
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The committee, according to her, is also considering “palliative medicines” to address cancer cases in the country effectively. The post World Cancer Day: Nigerian hospital identifies ‘under-explored’ areas in …
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Viral haemorrhagic fever is any group of infectious diseases that interfere with the blood’s ability to clot. The post Cross River warns residents about suspected outbreak of haemorrhagic fever …
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Nigeria recorded an estimated 68 million cases and 190,000 deaths from the disease as of 2021. The post Malaria: Nigeria accounts for 30% of global burden – Minister appeared …
Read More »Nigerian authorities confirm Lassa fever killed four in army hospital
Nigeria has recorded 2,621 suspected Lassa fever cases, with 476 confirmed and 84 deaths as of 18 February. The post Nigerian authorities confirm Lassa fever killed four in army …
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