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Polio: FCTA, WHO, Kick-Off Indomie For Vaccine Campaign

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has said it has gone into collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO) to vaccinate over 2.5 children in the Federal Capital Territory.

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COVID-19: WHO allays fears as XBB.1.5 variant spreads to Europe

Dr. Hans Kluge, head of the World Health Organisation for Europe, says the ongoing COVID-19 surge in China is not expected to significantly impact the European region.

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WHO releases 6 policy briefs to end COVID-19

World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday released six short policy briefs that outline key actions that all governments must take to end COVID-19 pandemic.

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UN launches new app to help beat skin cancer

A consortium of UN agencies on Tuesday launched an innovative new App that can help beat skin cancer by providing information on overexposure to Ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which scientific evidence

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Experts highlight need for newborn screening of sickle cell disease in Africa

Benjamin Omoike……………………………… The American Society of Hematology (ASH), has partnered with African-based haematologists and allied health professionals to launch the ASH Consortium on Newborn Screening in Africa (CONSA), an international

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OPINION: Resolving Malnutrition Challenge Amidst the Pandemic

By Reginald Onabu  The year 2020 was an unusual one in every sense of the word. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic made sure of this. To remove any doubt about the

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How Nasarawa state plans to eradicate hepatitis C in five years time

…….commits N40m to fight scourge Nasarawa State Government has announced a five-year Hepatitis C elimination plan, in line with the World Health Organization (WHO) elimination goal of 2023, aimed at

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