Health Matters
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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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Diphtheria Outbreak: Katsina Vaccinates 150,000 as Children Face Growing Health Threat
In response to the diphtheria outbreak in the communities of Katsina State, 150,346 people have been vaccinated in the state…
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Postpartum Psychosis Can Put Children at Risk, Experts Urge Families to Recognise Warning Signs
Postpartum psychosis is a serious mental health disorder that can occur after giving birth, and experts are calling on families…
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Kano Diphtheria Deaths: Govt Investigates as Families Seek Help
The Kano State Government has started investigating the deaths of children reported to be associated with a suspected diphtheria outbreak…
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Ondo Distributes 1,000 Pregnancy Kits to Support Safer Childbirth
The Ondo State Government has started the distribution of 1,000 pregnancy kits to pregnant women to encourage safe delivery and…
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