Health Matters
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Diphtheria Outbreak Claims More Than 50 Children in Kano, Lawmakers Urge Emergency Action
The State House of Assembly has urged the government to intervene in the wake of the death of over 50…
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Maternal Mental Health Gains Attention as Experts Call for Better Support for Mothers
There is growing public awareness of maternal mental health, with experts warning that many mothers still experience substantial challenges in…
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Kentucky Records Highest Measles Cases in 35 Years as Officials Urge Parents to Protect Children
Health officials are urging parents and caregivers to make sure children are protected from measles by getting them vaccinated as…
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UK Bans Chemical in Gel Nail Products Over Reproductive Health Fears
The United Kingdom has started to restrict a chemical used in some gel nail products, following concerns about its impact…
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International Youth Day 2026: WHO Calls for Greater Youth Leadership in Health
The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged for increased youth leadership in global health, emphasizing that young people need to…
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Measles Kills 95,000 as 29 Million Infants Remain Under-Protected, WHO Warns
The World Health Organization estimates that 95,000 people succumbed to the highly infectious measles in 2024—mostly children under five, which…
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Children at Risk as Plateau Cholera Cases Surge to 537, Death Toll Hits 17
Worsening cholera epidemic in Plateau State has caused worries about protection and welfare of children with 537 suspected and 17…
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Bangladesh Measles Crisis: Child Death Toll Hits 885 as Outbreak Continues to Spread
Bangladesh’s measles outbreak has claimed 885 lives since mid-March, including five children whose deaths were reported on Wednesday, highlighting the…
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Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Puts Children at Greater Risk as 330 Die
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is putting children at increased risk: 330 children have…
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Women Football Stars Use WAFCON Spotlight to Push Polio Campaign
African women football stars have joined forces with health advocates to strengthen efforts to protect children from polio and other…
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