| Sunday, 14 August 2016 - 1:22pm |
Government Battles Outbreak of Water-Borne Disease in AbujaThere are fears about an outbreak of a water borne disease in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Preliminary investigations point to gastroenteritis, a common illness among infants and children. |
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| Sunday, 14 August 2016 - 1:16pm |
Nigeria should still watch out for Ebola, Lassa fever- Babajide SadiqNigeria, is still vulnerable to emerging epidemics such as the Ebola Virus Disease, Lassa fever, Zika virus and others, a public health expert based in the United States, Dr. Babajide Sadiq, has warned that government at all levels must introduce adequate steps to prevent a re-occurrence. |
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| Sunday, 14 August 2016 - 1:11pm |
Nigeria records first cases of polio in 24 monthsThe cases have also been confirmed by the World Health Organisation, with Isaac Adewole, Nigeria’s Minister of health, saying this is a big setback for the nation on health issues. |
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| Sunday, 14 August 2016 - 1:05pm |
Aisha Buhari Urges Govs' Wives to Advocate for Better Health for WomenThe wife of Nigeria's President, Hajiya Aisha Buhari has called on wives of all state governors to act as goodwill ambassador and advocate for better health policies for women and children to prevent maternal and child deaths. |