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 New HIV variant doubles immune system decline rate –UNAIDS

Newly published research from the Netherlands has revealed the existence of a more transmissible and damaging variant of HIV, according to the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS.

Foundation seek timely care, treatment of Childhood Diarrhoea

The Wellbeing Foundation Africa and The Scaling Up of Zinc and LO-ORS for the Treatment of Childhood Diarrhoea in Northern Nigeria Project have partnered on timely care and treatment of childhood diarrhoea.

NHIS resolves tariff dispute between healthcare providers, HMOs

The National Health Insurance Scheme has resolved the dispute between the Health Care Providers Association of Nigeria, and Health Maintenance Organisations.

Chronic hypertension could be signs of kidney disease, physician warns

A public health expert, Prof Tanimola Akande, has warned against taking chronic hypertension lightly, noting that it could be a signal of kidney failure.

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Court Dismisses Suit Challenging Lulu-Briggs’ NDC Governorship Candidacy

A Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has dismissed a suit challenging the emergence of Dumo Lulu-Briggs as the governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), following the plaintiff’s decision to withdraw the case. The suit was instituted by Kings Unyeawaji, an aspirant of the NDC,...

DisCos Announce Power Outages In Parts Of Lagos

The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) and the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) have announced power outages in several communities across Lagos and Osun states following flooding caused by heavy rainfall. The disruption comes amid widespread flooding reported in several parts of the country, including Lagos State. In a...

Seven Killed, Over 5,400 Affected As Windstorm Ravages Jigawa

At least seven people have been killed and 5,403 others affected after powerful windstorms swept through 120 communities in 13 local government areas of Jigawa State. The Executive Secretary of the Jigawa State Emergency Relief Management Agency (SEMA), Hon. Hannafi Yakubu, disclosed this while briefing journalists in Dutse. He...