[ad_1] An epidemic of haemorrhagic fever currently causing casualties in the state of Edo, LEADERSHIP learned Sunday. According to the National Library of Medicine of the United States, like the Ebola virus, …
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[ad_1] The Nigerian Disease Control Center (NCDC) reports a suspected yellow fever outbreak in the state of Edo. Image / Robert Herriman Following the report of an epidemic of fever of unknown …
Read More »Nigeria: 143 deaths of Lassa fever in 22 states
[ad_1] The Nigerian Center for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed yesterday that no fewer than 143 people have died from Lassa fever in the past 11 months in 22 states. Mr. Chimezie Anueyiagu, …
Read More »Nigeria confirms 143 people were killed by Lassa – Xinhua fever
[ad_1] ABUJA, Nov. 22 (Xinhua) – Nigeria confirmed Thursday that at least 143 people were killed this year by Lassa fever, an endemic disease in several countries in West Africa. Citing data …
Read More »Nigeria: Stakeholders propose solutions to mental health problems
[ad_1] By Nkechi Onyedika-Ugoeze Abuja – Concerned about the heavy burden of mental disorders in the country, health sector actors insisted on the need to fight against poverty, unemployment and the hardships …
Read More »175 dead, over 10,000 years affected by Nigeria cholera outbreak
[ad_1] Suspected cholera cases have jumped in northeast Nigeria where Boko Haram violence has been forced to seek refuge in crowded camps, the Norwegian Refugee Council said Monday. The humanitarian group said …
Read More »Nigeria: Do a Third of Adults in Nigeria Suffer From High Blood Pressure?
[ad_1] By Motunrayo Joel Hypertension is a major health problem in Nigeria, with local experts advising people to have frequent blood pressure checks. The President of the Nigerian Cardiac Society, Dr. Okechukwu …
Read More »Do a third of adults in Nigeria suffer from high blood pressure?
[ad_1] claim One of every three adults in Nigeria has high blood pressure. Source: Dr. Okechukwu Ogah, President of the Nigerian Cardiac Society (October 2018) mostly-right Verdict Explainer: 28.9% of adults have …
Read More »Cucumber Benefits for Health – The Nation Nigeria
[ad_1] CUCUMBERS are extremely beneficial for general health, especially in warmer weather, as they consist mainly of water and nutrients essential to the human body. Cucumber meat is rich in vitamin A, …
Read More »Increased oil price: blessing or curse for Nigeria?
[ad_1] Chineme Okafor assesses the implications of rising oil prices on Nigeria, which relies on imported petroleum products to manage its economy OPrices have continued to rise to new levels and the …
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