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Cholera outbreak kills 12 in Niger
Niger health minister on Monday said cholera outbreak in southern Niger has killed 12 people and infected 201 others across three regions with heavy rains
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West Africa’s First-ever case of Marburg virus disease confirmed in Guinea- WHO-AFRO
On 6 August 2021, the Ministry of Health of Guinea informed WHO of a confirmed case of Marburg virus disease (MVD) in Guéckédou Prefecture, Nzérékoré
Health
Diet may affect risk of sudden cardiac death
At a Glance A study found that a diet high in added fats, fried foods, processed meats, and sugary drinks was associated with a greater
Health
Physical & Mental Health Benefits of Bananas
Ever wondered why bananas are one of the most popular fruits out there? It’s rare to go into a supermarket’s fruit section and not see
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5 Benefits of Pomegranate White Tea
All around the world and for millennia now, coffee and tea have been the two most preferred drinks among people of all races, ages and
Covid News
Poor nutrition changes the way a body fights infection: this might protect against severe COVID-19
Back at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, case numbers on the continent were still modest. But predictions and projections suggested the disease was going
Global
Rwanda to Adopt Video-Assisted Technology for Lung Surgery
By Alice Kagina A team of thoracic surgeons from different countries headed by Dr. Diego Gonzalez Rivas had a two-day training visit at King Faisal
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Kenya: Concern Over Surging TB Cases in Turkana
By Sammy Lutta Turkana County is on high alert over fears of a surge in tuberculosis infections, which officials say could hit 2,500 cases in
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Guinea records probable case of Ebola-like Marburg virus
DAKAR, Aug 6 (Reuters) – A probable case of Marburg virus, a deadly hemorrhagic fever similar to Ebola, has been detected in Guinea, the health
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Nigeria: UNICEF – 122 Million Nigerians At Risk of Contracting Tropical Diseases
By Onyebuchi Ezigbo The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has said about 122 million Nigerians currently face the risk of being infected by
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Nigeria Still Battling 15 of 20 Tropical Diseases Listed By WHO
The Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) National Coordinator at the Federal Ministry of Health, Dr Nseobong Akpan, has said that the country is still confronted by the
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Why many South African mothers give up breastfeeding their babies so soon
Breast milk plays a vital role in reducing child mortality. It has all the nutrients a baby needs in the first six months of life
