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House of Reps urge FG to Suspend Introduction of Genetically Modified Crops

The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to suspend the introduction of genetically modified crops into the nation until a thorough...

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WHO Predicts 5.1 Million Shortfall in Nurses, Midwives by 2030

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has predicted a shortfall of 4.8 million nurses and 0.31 million midwives by 2030, despite the current presence...

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5.9 Million Nigerian Children in Severe Food, Nutrition Crisis – UN

Mohammed Fall, the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Nigeria, has said approximately 5.9 million Nigerian children are facing a severe food...

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NAFDAC Seals Adulterated Chemical and Water Firms in Nasarawa

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down two unapproved chemical and water companies in Nasarawa, one...

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NMA Membership Deemed Voluntary by Abuja High Court

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that according to Section 40 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria (as amended), individuals have...

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NAFDAC, Army Take Down Illegal Alcohol Factory in Badagry

In a joint operation between the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the Nigerian Army’s 15 Field Engineering...

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WHO Deploys 720 First Responders to Aid Kenya’s Flood Crisis, Provide Health Services

The African Region Office of the World Health Organisation (WHO), on Wednesday, said it has taken action in response to the flooding crisis...

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Covid Vaccine Withdrawn By Producer After Admitting Dangerous Side Effect

AstraZeneca has announced the withdrawal of its COVID-19 vaccine, Vaxzevria, citing commercial reasons for declining demand. The decision, disclosed in a statement on...

EU withdraws Authorisation of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 Vaccine for Human Use
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EU withdraws Authorisation of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 Vaccine for Human Use

The European Commission, an executive branch of the European Union (EU), has withdrawn its authorisation granted to AstraZeneca to market Vaxzevria (previously COVID-19...

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Namibia Becomes First to Eliminate Mother-to-child HIV, Hepatitis B Transmission in Africa

The African Region Office of the World Health Organisation (WHO) has disclosed that Namibia has become the first country in Africa, as well...

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Band A Electricity Hike Turning Our Hospitals to Morgues – Nigerian Doctor Laments

Dr Richard Okoye, President of Doctors Savealife Foundation, has expressed grave concerns about the impact of the Band-A electricity tariff hike on Nigeria’s...

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Oyo State Nurses Threaten Indefinite Strike, Gives 14-day Ultimatum

The Oyo State Council of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives has sternly warned of an impending indefinite strike if authorities...