Health Matters
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Newborns in Nigeria Have Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
A report by Gavi indicates that newborns in Nigeria are being born with antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Specifically, both mothers and their…
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Africa CDC Declares Mpox Public Health Emergency
The Africa Centre for Disease Control (CDC) has classified mpox as a "public health emergency of continental security." Mpox, which…
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3 Ways To Ease ‘Hurried Child Syndrome’—By A Psychologist
Hurried Child Syndrome, coined by Dr. David Elkind, describes children facing developmental pressures beyond their natural stages. They're pushed to…
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Sickle Cell Disease: Expert Emphasises Use of HPLC for Genotype Test
Dr. Emeka Nwakamma, Chief Medical Director of a health foundation in Umuahia, Nigeria, is advocating for the widespread use of…
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Gen Alpha’s ‘Sephora Kids’ Trend has Reached a Fever Pitch, Forcing Summer Camps to Ban Skincare Items
Gen Alpha, a generation born from 2010 onward, is deeply engrossed in skincare and beauty products, prompting summer camps like…
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Crisis in Northern Nigeria: Addressing the Malnutrition Emergency Amidst Inflation, Conflict, and Climate Shocks
Nigeria is currently grappling with a severe malnutrition crisis that has overwhelmed hospitals in the northeastern region, particularly in Borno…
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