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Malaria scourge in Nigeria: Challenges and milestones

Ihesiulo Grace 9 May 2018 0

The battle against malaria in the world has been raging for decades. While many countries including Argentina, Costa Rica and Morocco have recorded complete victory over the disease, it appears that for countries like Nigeria and Angola, the end is not near just yet. For Angola, the malaria

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Lassa fever outbreak: WHO releases $900,000 for emergencies, quick response

Ihesiulo Grace 27 March 2018 0

…Says disease is reducing but remains a source of concern In its bid to assist the Federal Government in curtailing the outbreak and spread of Lassa fever disease in the country, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has released $900,000 from its Contingency Fund for Emergencies and quick response. Stressing that it has recognized Lassa fever […]

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List of drug counter drug-resistance in bacteria-WHO updates

Ihesiulo Grace 7 June 2017 0

  All you need to know about 3 categories of antibiotics, according to WHO World Health Organisation has recently had its biggest revision of the antibiotics section in the EML’s 40-year history. The WHO experts have categorized the antibiotics into three categories- Access, Watch and Reserve. It has also filed some recommendations on each category. […]

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BATN pledges commitment to national development

Ihesiulo Grace 30 May 2017 0

The British American Tobacco Nigeria (BATN) has reiterated its commitment to the socioeconomic development of Nigeria through its significant investments in the local manufacturing industry to support livelihoods and its sustainable development initiatives in the agricultural sector. This declaration, which was made by its Legal and External Affairs Director, West Africa,