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World Hepatitis Day: Agency conducts Sensitisation, tests traditional rulers, others

To commemorate the 2022 World Hepatitis Day, the Gombe State Agency for the Control of AIDS, with the support of the Ministry of Health,...

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FG tasks physicians on preparedness for Health emergencies

Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Dr. Nasir Sani-Gwarzo, has tasked physicians with preparedness for medical challenges and health emergencies.

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Deal reached for Generic Drug to prevent HIV infection

A deal has been reached to allow for the distribution of a low-cost generic version of a long-term preventative treatment against HIV in low-income countries where most of the world’s infections occur, Unitaid and the Medicines Patent Pool announced on Thursday.

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Lassa fever: NCDC gives Update on fatalities

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control says 162 Nigerians have died from Lassa fever, since the beginning of the year 2022.

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Third Vessel Lost In Strait Of Hormuz

The GFS Pride and Cape Dao sank near the Strait of Hormuz within 24 hours of projectile strikes, as Iran escalates attacks on shipping and Brent stays above $100. Two commercial ships — a container vessel and a dry bulk carrier — sank within 24 hours of each...

Red Sea Crisis: How Much Is Africa Paying for a War It Isn’t Fighting?

LN247’s The Agenda examines the economic consequences of disrupted shipping routes, maritime security threats and the need for Africa to strengthen its economic resilience. The Red Sea crisis is raising important questions about Africa’s exposure to international conflicts and the impact of maritime insecurity on global trade. As...

Kenya Raises Petrol by 6%, Diesel 4.5% As Iran War Hits Pump Prices

Kenya's EPRA raised petrol 6% and diesel 4.5% for October 15–November 14, with Nairobi diesel hitting KSh 227.76. Kerosene jumped 14.9%. Here's the full breakdown. Kenya raises fuel prices as the Middle East war reaches the pump Kenya's Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) raised maximum retail fuel prices...