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COVID-19 vaccination: Nigeria still far from achieving herd immunity

Herd immunity involves the indirect protection from an infectious disease which happens when a population is immune either through vaccination or immu

How to ensure quality maternal care in Nigeria

Daily, women die while giving life in Nigeria. Experts say there is a need to change the narrative by using innovative approaches to increase access t

Two oxygen plants will save 7m lives in Borno — UN

The United Nations Office of Projects Services (UNOPS), People of Japan in collaboration with North East Development Commission (NEDC) have donated tw

How to prevent human papillomavirus infection

Asmau, 40 (not her real name) was diagnosed of cervical cancer some months ago. Doctors told her that human papillomavirus infection puts people at ri

Don’t use natural remedies to remove fibroids, expert warns women

A consultant gynaecologist, Dr Stanley Egbogu, has warned women against the use of natural remedies for the removal of fibroids. Egbogu, who works at