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Gombe Gov’t declares outbreak of Monkeypox

The Gombe State government on Tuesday declared an outbreak of the Monkeypox virus in the state after three suspected cases returned positive.  The Com

What to know about Marburg virus

The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently confirmed an outbreak of the Marburg virus disease (MVD) in Ghana. Ghana is a close neighbour of Nigeria.

‘Why dental care should be included in health insurance package’

Lack of dental care packages in health insurance has contributed to the declining percentage of people who go for dental checkups across the country,

COVID-19 vaccination key to protecting yourself, others

Nigerians who are yet to get vaccinated against COVID-19 have been advised to do so. Medical experts and relevant health institutions say doing so is

80,000 child deaths prevented with optimal breastfeeding annually – FG

About 80,000 child deaths are reported to be prevented annually when optimal breastfeeding is practised, Minister of Health, Dr Osage Ehanire, has sai