The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) reports that 54 new suspected Mpox cases were recorded in Nigeria […]
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How I attempted to kill my mother’s lover with fake vaccine – British Doctor
A British doctor, Thomas Kwan, on Monday, October 7, 2024, pleaded guilty to an unsuccessful plot to kill his mother’s […]
WHO approves single-dose HPV vaccine
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has approved Cecolin®, a Hinan Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for use in a single-dose schedule. This […]
Africa CDC inaugurates West Africa committee to strengthen Public Health
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has launched the West Africa Regional Technical Advisory Committee (ReTAC). […]
Oyo Gov’t Mandates Residents To Vaccinate Dogs, Cats Against Rabies
The Oyo State Government has mandated residents of the state to vaccinate their dogs and cats against the dreaded rabies […]
6 dead as Rwanda battles Marburg virus outbreak
Rwanda has confirmed six deaths from Marburg virus disease (MVD) amid an outbreak that has affected 26 people nationwide. Speaking […]
FG to establish model veterinary hospital in Borno
The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a model veterinary hospital in Borno, to address the immediate needs […]
69.2% of children in Kano are intricately poor – UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Funds (UNICEF), says 69.2% of children in Kano State are multi-dimensionally poor. Fatima Musa, a […]
Mpox alert: UNICEF issues $59m appeal to halt outbreak in Africa
UNICEF has issued an urgent appeal for nearly $59 million to support efforts to halt the rapid spread of […]
Mpox remain uncontrolled in Africa – Africa CDC
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has raised concerns that the Mpox outbreak in Africa […]