Health Matters
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Spain Moves to Fund Egg Freezing for Female Footballers in Major Push to Support Athletes and Future Motherhood
The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has announced a new programme to support female footballers and referees with their fertility,…
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Bangladesh Measles Crisis: Over 1,000 Children Dead as Vaccination Gaps Fuel Deadliest Outbreak in Decades
In Bangladesh, over 1,000 children have already lost their lives to measles since March, with millions of children still at…
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Diphtheria Outbreak: Plateau Deploys Emergency Medical Supplies as Schools Shut Down
The Plateau State Government has stepped up its response to a diphtheria outbreak by deploying medicines and other medical supplies…
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Parents Allowed to Keep Children Home Amid Malaysia Haze Health Concerns
Parents in Malaysia can choose to keep their children at home if they are concerned about the health effects of…
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Plateau Orders All Schools to Close Today Over Suspected Diphtheria Outbreak
The Plateau State government has directed all public and private primary and secondary schools to close due to suspected diphtheria…
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Mosquito Coil Smoke May Trigger Breathing Problems in Children, Paediatricians Warn
Pediatricians have warned that children who are exposed to the smoke from mosquito coils while sleeping may experience breathing problems,…
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Diphtheria Outbreak Hits Nasarawa As 15 Children Test Positive
The Nasarawa State Ministry of Health has reported 15 cases of diphtheria, including children between two months and 11 years.…
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Diphtheria Outbreak: Kano Rallies Traditional Rulers as Outbreak Threatens More Children
The Kano State Centre for Disease Control (KNCDC) has appealed to the traditional rulers of the state to boost vaccination…
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15,000 UK Mothers Left in the Dark With Undiagnosed PTSD After Childbirth, Putting Families at Risk
Thousands of women in the UK could be suffering from undiagnosed post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after giving birth, which is…
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South Africa’s Child Vaccination Crisis Puts Infants at Growing Risk
South Africa is experiencing a child health crisis with declining routine vaccination coverage, putting hundreds of thousands of infants at…
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