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‘Are you double dosed?’ How to ask friends and family if they’re vaccinated, and how to handle it if they say no
Shutterstock Jessica Kaufman, Murdoch Children's Research Institute and Julie Leask, University of Sydney The weekend is approaching, your fridge is…
Head of UNAIDS unpacks the knock-on effects of COVID-19. And what needs to be done
UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima. Fabrice Coffrini/AFP via Getty Images Imraan Valodia, University of the Witwatersrand The COVID-19 pandemic has…
South Africa’s massive ‘sardine run’ leads fish into an ecological trap
Steven Benjamin/Not for reuse Peter Teske, University of Johannesburg; Carl van der Lingen, University of Cape Town; Christopher David…
Breakthrough malaria vaccine offers to reinvigorate the fight against the disease
The first ever malaria vaccine promises to bring the battle against infections back on track. Photo Illustration by Rafael Henrique/SOPA…
Shun frozen chicken, turkey, food preserved with formalin, NAFDAC tells Nigerians
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control on Monday in Abuja warned Nigerians to shun frozen poultry…
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Stop eating placenta after childbirth, gynaecologist warns new mothers
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Tying legs after snakebite wrong, fuelling amputations, deaths –Physicians
Health experts have cautioned Nigerians against the practice of tying the legs of victims of snakebite with a cloth…
FACT CHECK: Does taking painkillers after COVID-19 vaccination cause death?
A viral broadcast message on WhatsApp has claimed that taking diclofenac or anaesthetics for two years after COVID-19 vaccination has adverse effects or could…
BREASTFEEDING PREVENTS BREAST CANCER, DIABETES IN MOTHERS SAYS UNICEF CHIEF
As the world celebrates Breast Feeding Week, parents have been advised to ensure adequate breastfeeding of their children as it…
Alarming Rate of Medical Tourism: Tales Of Nigeria’s Comatose Health Sector
. Over 7500 Nigerian Doctors practice in UK • Over 5000 Nigerian Doctors have moved to the US • President Buhari…
