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Sokoto senator launches N8m fumigation against malaria

As part of his efforts to assist in tackling malaria, a fumigation exercise sponsored by Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, representing Sokoto North

DRC Ebola death toll hits 2,000 but attitude bigger challenge than treatment

At least 2,000 people have been killed in the ongoing outbreak of Ebola virus disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as the total number of case

Study identifies gene responsible for early-maturing

Chinese researchers have identified a gene that enables hybrid rice varieties to have a higher yield and shortens maturity duration by seven to 20 day

FG urged to revatalise medical laboratory for health security

The Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN) has urged the Federal Government to revatilise the medical laboratory system in th

‘2 years is normal for breastfeeding’

Dr Bessie Eziechila, the Consultant Paediatrician with Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Jabi, says two years is the normal duration for breastfeeding for