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Why you should avoid excessive salt consumption

Maryam Ahmed (not her real name) , 50, never imagined that a time would come when she would use very little or  no salt in her  food because of the wa

Lassa fever vaccines may be available in 2 years — Scientists

Scientists across the West African sub-region have said licensed vaccines for the prevention of Lassa fever may be developed in the next two years. Th

Why male backing is crucial for exclusive breastfeeding

Over the years, there have been increasing campaigns for exclusive breastfeeding practice for newborns  worldwide, and it has equally resonated in Afr

6m Nigerians exposed to sickle cell disease — Study

A new study has revealed that four to six million Nigerians are carrying the sickle cell trait resulting in sickle cell disease classified as a top no

Cervical cancer: Summit runs essay contest to dispel HPV vaccines misinformation

The Stakeholders’ Summit on Cervical Cancer Elimination in Nigeria (SSCCEN) has launched a national essay competition as a strategy towards addressing