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Ebola outbreak hits 894 cases in one month, threatens to become Africa's third largest

Ebola outbreak hits 894 cases in one month, threatens to become Africa's third largest

The current Ebola outbreak across Uganda and DRC has reached 894 confirmed cases and 204 deaths in just one month. With no licensed vaccines for the Sudan strain, experts warn contact tracing is critically low.
LASUTH doctors' strike could trigger wider health crisis, NMA warns

LASUTH doctors' strike could trigger wider health crisis, NMA warns
Africa's genetic diversity is key to global AI health revolution — KNUST professor tells Davos crowd

Africa's genetic diversity is key to global AI health revolution — KNUST professor tells Davos crowd
HPV Vaccine Eliminates Cervical Cancer Deaths in Young Women in England, Study Finds
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HPV Vaccine Eliminates Cervical Cancer Deaths in Young Women in England, Study Finds
NAFDAC Warns: Drug Misuse Is Killing Nigerians Silently
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NAFDAC Warns: Drug Misuse Is Killing Nigerians Silently
Aussie biotech giant Hugh Niall dies at 88, leaves legacy in protein sequencing and relaxin discovery
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Aussie biotech giant Hugh Niall dies at 88, leaves legacy in protein sequencing and relaxin discovery
NAFDAC warns Nigerians: Stop sharing medicines, report side effects
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NAFDAC warns Nigerians: Stop sharing medicines, report side effects
Sandbox Clinic brings specialized rehab care to Cebu with new Latitude Corporate Center branches
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Sandbox Clinic brings specialized rehab care to Cebu with new Latitude Corporate Center branches
Niger First Lady: Regular hospital visits can stop needless maternal deaths
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Niger First Lady: Regular hospital visits can stop needless maternal deaths
LUTH says voluntary blood donors saved 20,000 lives in one year, unveils new safety tech
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LUTH says voluntary blood donors saved 20,000 lives in one year, unveils new safety tech
Ebola Outbreak in Congo Camp Spins Out of Control as Residents Chase Away Health Workers
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Ebola Outbreak in Congo Camp Spins Out of Control as Residents Chase Away Health Workers
NAFDAC Warns Nigerians After US Recalls Children's Ibuprofen Over Foreign Particles
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NAFDAC Warns Nigerians After US Recalls Children's Ibuprofen Over Foreign Particles
Menopause silently weakens bones: expert warns of fracture risk for Nigerian women
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Menopause silently weakens bones: expert warns of fracture risk for Nigerian women
1 in 5 Young Ghanaians Using AI Chatbots for Emotional Support — Study
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1 in 5 Young Ghanaians Using AI Chatbots for Emotional Support — Study
Lagos, Kano top Nigeria's maternal supplement readiness — study
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Lagos, Kano top Nigeria's maternal supplement readiness — study
One in five older Australians has muscle loss — and most don't know it
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One in five older Australians has muscle loss — and most don't know it
Just one year of heavy social media use harms young teens' mental health, decade-long study finds
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Just one year of heavy social media use harms young teens' mental health, decade-long study finds
UK's NHS corridor care crisis: Nearly 3,000 patients treated in hallways daily
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UK's NHS corridor care crisis: Nearly 3,000 patients treated in hallways daily
Private sector is key to fixing Nigeria's cancer care, says NICRAT DG
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Private sector is key to fixing Nigeria's cancer care, says NICRAT DG
Health writers demand seat on Tinubu's Ebola task force, warn of misinformation risk
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Health writers demand seat on Tinubu's Ebola task force, warn of misinformation risk
Daraxonrasib gives pancreatic cancer patients new hope — but can the Philippines overcome Dengvaxia's shadow?
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Daraxonrasib gives pancreatic cancer patients new hope — but can the Philippines overcome Dengvaxia's shadow?
WHO warns Africa is bleeding out: only 6 blood donations per 1,000 people as need soars
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WHO warns Africa is bleeding out: only 6 blood donations per 1,000 people as need soars
Nigerian women still dying in childbirth — experts point to poor care, late arrivals, and cultural beliefs
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Nigerian women still dying in childbirth — experts point to poor care, late arrivals, and cultural beliefs
COVID-19 Pandemic Leads to 55,000 Undiagnosed Cancer Cases in 7 Countries, Experts Warn of Recurrent Cancers
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COVID-19 Pandemic Leads to 55,000 Undiagnosed Cancer Cases in 7 Countries, Experts Warn of Recurrent Cancers