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Reflections on Nigeria's Public Health Administration: A tribute to Dr Oluwatoyin Salawu Public health is, at its heart, about protecting communities before…
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Two German airport workers die of malaria after 'mosquito arrives on plane' Two Frankfurt Airport workers have died of malaria after a…
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Millions to benefit from Sci Tech deal between UK and France Cures for infectious diseases and pioneering improvements in women's health, and…
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FCT intensifies diphtheria response, targets unvaccinated children in Karshi The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has intensified surveillance, vaccination, and community engagement…
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Ottawa to spend $5M on HIV self-testing kits Manitoba, which has the country's highest HIV rate, will receive a significant share of…
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A spike in rabies cases among animals this summer has led to a rise in human exposures across the country, the Centers…
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Diphtheria: Yobe Records 511 Cases, 13 Deaths Since January The Yobe Commissioner of Health and Human Services, Dr Muhammad Gana, says the…
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Over 6 Million in Greece Join Preventive Health Program - tovima.com A major public health shift toward prevention rather than treatment is…
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Plain community shares perspectives as measles cases rise in Lancaster County Lancaster County has reported 268 measles cases, the highest number in…
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eHealth Africa supports vaccination of 23 million children in 15 northern states The Executive Director of eHealth Africa, Atef Fawaz, has said…
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Lassa Fever: Oyo Records 131 Suspected Cases, 6 Confirmed, 1 Death — Health Commissioner Oyo State has recorded 131 suspected Lassa fever…
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Midlands HSE encouraging parents to get RSV vaccine for children Parents in Midlands are being urged to take up a free immunisation…