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Georgia Senate Bill Bans Transgender Care
The Georgia Senate has passed a bill to bar some kinds of gender-affirming care in the state for anyone younger than 18.
All Republican Senators voted for the bill.
They're overriding pleas against the measure from a…
Nutrition experts counter myths on food combinations
Nutrition experts have countered the notion that certain foods when combined may be dangerous. The experts, Mmesoma Ezeh, Nutritionist at NOWA Educational Centre, and Anicho Prosper, Nutritionist and Dietitian at the University of Nigeria…
NGO Calls For Support For Children With Birth Defects
Maternal Adolescent and Reproductive Child Healthcare, MARCH Initiative, an NGO, has called on government to implement policies that support health and nutritional needs of children with anomalies in the country.
Mrs Olubunmi Aiyedun, the…
Lassa Fever: Nigeria Records 85 Deaths In 6 Weeks – NCDC
Nigeria recorded 85 deaths from Lassa fever in the first 6weeks of 2023 in 20 states and 79 Local Government Areas, LGAs, according to the Nigeria Centre for Diseases Control and Prevention (NCDC).
Disclosing this in the Lassa Fever…
US CDC Issues Advisory After Confirmed Measles Case
The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC, says it is issuing a health alert advisory to notify clinics and public health officials to be watchful after a case of measles was confirmed at a large gathering in Kentucky.
On…
India May Issue Alert on Marion Cough Syrup Exports
India may issue an alert on Cough Syrup exported by Marion Biotech.
Marion Biotech's products have been linked to deaths in Uzbekista after tests showed many of the company's drug samples contained toxins, a drug inspector said…
NAFDAC Sensitises Journalists on Dangers Of Bleaching Creams
The National Agency For Food And Drug Administration And Control, NAFDAC has decried the increasing use and abuse of bleaching creams in the country.
NAFDAC said dangers associated with bleaching creams could lead to health…
WHO Tells Countries To Share Covid-19 origins Information
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says over the past few days there has been renewed attention on the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Global Health Authority, therefore, asked nations to share information on the Covid-19 origins.…
World Hearing Day- Hospital warns against hearing impairment
As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark this year’s World Hearing Day, the National Hospital, Abuja has urged Nigerians on the need to care for their ear to avoid hearing impairment.
The Acting Chief Medical Director (CMD)…
Anambra State Commissioner Seeks Support for Affordable Healthcare System
The Anambra State Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike,has called on individuals, communities to support the state government in achieving efficient and effective healthcare system that will be affordable and accessible to all.…