Health

Nestle Infant Milk With Sugar Additive Not Sold In Nigeria, Says NAFDAC

NAFDAC has clarified Nestle Nido and Cerelac's absence in Nigerian markets, asserting adherence to strict regulatory standards for infant foods.

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Suspected Measles Complications Lead To Deaths Of 19 Children In Adamawa

Adamawa's Health Commissioner has revealed the alarming toll of a measles outbreak, with over 200 children infected.

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Community Health Workers In Cote d’Ivoire Combat Malaria With Bicycles And Medical Supplies

Selfless health workers in Côte d’Ivoire are aiding their communities in battling malaria, travelling by bicycle to provide medical supplies

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Benin, Liberia, And Sierra Leone Launch Malaria Vaccine Programs

Benin, Liberia, And Sierra Leone Launch Malaria Vaccine Programs

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Congo Declares Mpox Epidemic As Cases Surge

19 cases of mpox have been confirmed in five departments in Congo, prompting authorities to declare it as an epidemic.

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WHO Confirms Contaminated Benylin Syrup No Longer Available in African Countries Where It Was Sold

The recalled batch of Benylin syrup, contaminated with diethylene glycol, is off shelves in African nations where it was sold.

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WHO Approves New Vaccine Offering Hope For Cholera-Ravaged Nations

A new cost-effective and simplified vaccine for cholera has received approval by the World Health Organization.

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Tanzania and Rwanda Join Recall Of Johnson & Johnson Children’s Cough Syrup Amid Toxicity Concerns

Tanzanian and Rwanda drug regulators recall Johnson & Johnson children's cough syrup due to elevated diethylene glycol levels.

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France Invests €3m Annually in Nigeria’s Health Sector, Says Envoy

"I believe health should be at the centre of the plan of a nation," said France Chargé d'Affaires to Nigeria.

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Nigeria Leads Global Fight Against Meningitis With New Vaccine Rollout

Nigeria becomes the first country to roll out the new Men5CV vaccine which protects against five major strains of meningitis.

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