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Wednesday, 7 September 2016 - 7:44am

Health Minister inaugurates N350m Virology Centre in Ebonyi

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The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, on Monday inaugurated the ultra-modern Lassa Fever Virology Centre constructed by the Ebonyi Government at the cost of N350 million.

Wednesday, 7 September 2016 - 7:35am

Nigeria reports third polio case

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Nigeria has reported its third polio case in the northeastern state of Borno, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Monday, warning more cases could appear in a major health setback.
Two other polio cases were reported in August.

Wednesday, 7 September 2016 - 7:20am

WHO approves new antibiotics for treating gonorrhoea

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The World Health Organisation, WHO, has approved new guidelines for the treatment of gonorrhoea, with the use of a new class of antibiotics in the face of increasing resistance. 

Wednesday, 7 September 2016 - 7:14am

ZIKA VIRUS: ECOWAS warns Nigerians against home treatment of fevers

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The Acting Executive Director of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, Regional Surveillance and Disease Control Centre, RCDC, Prof. Abdulsalami Nasidi   has cautioned Nigerians against home management of any type of fever, particularly in women of child bearing age.