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Avian flu risk still ‘low’ after first US patient dies from H5N1 virus: WHO
A day after the United States reported its first human death from avian flu, the UN World Health…
Boardroom diversity stalls in the face of conservative backlash
In the aftermath of George Floyd’s killing in 2020, investor Mellody Hobson recalls frequent calls from directors at…
Lassa Fever: NCDC, experts advocate hygiene, early treatment
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says the country is experiencing a surge in Lassa fever
cases,…
NAFDAC alerts Nigerians to fake cancer treatment drugs
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has alerted Nigerians, including healthcare providers to…
NCF to award grants to two PhD students on environmental science
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation will award grants to two Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) students on environmental science at…
170 graduates benefit from Shell, partners’ internship programme
By Stanley Onyeka, Lagos A total of 170 young graduates have benefitted from the NCDMB/PETAN/SPDC JV Graduate Internship programme, in…
Tinubu endorses establishment of federal university in Southern Kaduna
President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a federal university in Southern Kaduna. This was disclosed in…
Yuletide: NCDC urges Nigerians to prioritise health, safety
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has urged Nigerians to prioritise health and safety during the festive…
Global solidarity key to future pandemic preparedness, says UN chief
In a message commemorating Friday’s International Day of Epidemic Preparedness, UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged all nations to invest…
NCDC issues public advisory on Lassa fever amid rising cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued a comprehensive public advisory on Lassa fever,…