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Breast cancer survivors face challenges beyond treatment – News Agency of Nigeria
Breast cancer survivors face challenges beyond treatment – News Agency of Nigeria By Hafsah Tilde, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) When Gloria Orji-Nwajiogu…
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Experts seek early diagnosis, affordable treatment for endometriosis
Two medical experts have called for early diagnosis, increased public awareness and affordable treatment for endometriosis, a condition affecting about 10 per cent of women and girls of reproductive age worldwide.
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WHO says Nigeria has no Ebola cases after patient’s evacuation to Switzerland
By Franca Ofili The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, Dr Mohamed Janabi, says Nigeria currently has no Ebola cases following the…
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Bundibugyo Ebola spreads to 3 countries, WHO urges stronger regional response
By Franca Ofili The World Health Organization (WHO) says Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus has spread across the Democratic Republic of the…
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WHO urges countries to expand community-based mental health care
By Franca Ofili The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged countries to accelerate the shift from institutionalised mental health care to community-based services that…
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Antimicrobial resistance kills 1m people annually, requires coordinated action – WHO
By Folasade Akpan The World Health Organisation (WHO) says Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is killing one million people annually, stressing the need for coordinated action…
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WHO releases new guidance to prevent heat-related illness at mass gatherings
By Franca Ofili The World Health Organization (WHO) has released new guidance to help governments and event organisers prevent and manage heat-related illnesses at…
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NACA, WHO enlist journalists, influencers to boost HIV prevention
By Justina Auta The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has urged journalists and social media influencers to intensify public education on…
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WHO, Africa CDC welcome 70,000 Ervebo doses to DRC
By Franca Ofili The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) have welcomed the allocation of…
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UNPFA, WHO strengthen Benue IDPs’ reproductive healthcare
By Emmanuel Antswen The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have strengthened Benue's response to gender-based violence and sexual…