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FG Warns Over Carbide-Ripened Fruits, Paracetamol-Treated Meat in Markets

FG Warns Over Carbide-Ripened Fruits, Paracetamol-Treated Meat in Markets The Federal Government has warned Nigerians about dangerous food practices in markets, including chemicals...

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DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Surpasses 11,000 Cases

DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Surpasses 11,000 Cases The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is battling its worst-ever Ebola outbreak, with confirmed infections surpassing...

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Activists Demand GMO Ban in Lagos, Urge Assembly to Act

Activists Demand GMO Ban in Lagos, Urge Assembly to Act Environmental and public health campaigners have called on the Lagos State House of...

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WHO Warns Africa as Diabetes Cases Set to Reach 59.5 Million

WHO Warns Africa as Diabetes Cases Set to Reach 59.5 Million The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that diabetes cases across Africa...

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Fake Drinks May Be Linked to Liver, Kidney Diseases in Young Nigerians — NMA

Fake Drinks May Be Linked to Liver, Kidney Diseases in Young Nigerians — NMA The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has warned that fake...

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NCDC Rejects Ebola Claims, Says Nigeria Has No Confirmed Cases

NCDC Rejects Ebola Claims, Says Nigeria Has No Confirmed Cases The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has dismissed rumours linking...

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DR Congo Ebola Response Team Attacked, Nurse Killed

DR Congo Ebola Response Team Attacked, Nurse Killed A nurse has died and another healthcare worker sustained serious injuries after an attack on...

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Ebola Outbreak: FG Plans More Treatment Centres as Contacts Increase to 53

Ebola Outbreak: FG Plans More Treatment Centres as Contacts Increase to 53 The Federal Government is stepping up preparations against Ebola by planning...