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NCDC ramps up emergency response as cholera outbreak worsens

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has activated a multi-sector national emergency operations centre to contain cholera outbreak following increas

Acute kidney injury – We are all at risk when hospitalised

What is acute kidney injury? Kidney failure is classified into two categories – acute and chronic. Acute kidney injury (AKI) has an abrupt onset, typi

‘Turmeric milk can’t cure asthma or cancer’

A Facebook post claims that turmeric mixed with milk can treat and cure several ailments. The turmeric plant is part of the ginger family. It’s underg

Experts proffer ways to produce vaccines in Africa

Increased funding for health and the creation of an enabling environment for the private sector are some of the solutions proffered by experts for vac

AU, Igbinedion University launch task team on manufacture of vaccines in Africa

The Coalition for Dialogue on Africa (CoDA), in partnership with the Igbinedion University , Okada, has launched a task team for the manufacture of va