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Latest news summaries
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Lagos Caution Against Unregistered Medical Facilities
The Lagos State Health Facilities Monitoring and Accreditation Agency has called on residents to avoid using unlicensed medical facilities and practitioners within the state. The Permanent Secretary of HEFAMAA, Dr Abiola Idowu, issued the…
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Labour urges schools to swap cake for fruit platters on birthdays
Labour has taken action against young children consuming birthday cake, urging schools and daycare centers to provide ‘fruit arrangements’ as an alternative to encourage better dietary practices. The Department for Education (DfE) advises that…
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Rising Antibiotic Resistance Crisis
By Frank Okello The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that antibiotic resistance is spreading quickly, transforming manageable infections into life-threatening conditions and quietly contributing to what specialists now refer to as a “global…
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Global Mortality Plummets 67% as Youth Deaths Surge
According to the latest Global Health Risk Assessment (GHRA) Project, global death rates have decreased by an unexpected 67% since 1950. This indicates that fewer people are passing away compared to 70 years ago,…
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Hong Kong’s Clinic Licensing System: A Doctor’s Prescription
The city’s regulations for clinics and specific beauty salons are expected to enhance confidence in private medical services and potentially boost patient safety. Patient safety continues to be the top priority for both Hong…
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Expert Call ‘Holy Grail’ Blood Test Detects 50 Cancers Before Symptoms Appear
A revolutionary blood test has been discovered to precisely identify nearly two-thirds of lethal cancer cases, according to studies. The Galleri test — referred to as the “holy grail” of cancer detection — identifies…
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I Witnessed Child Deaths in The Gambia. Nepal Must Avoid the Same Fate
Kathmandu, October 17 — While I was based in The Gambia, I witnessed parents crying as their children succumbed to an unknown illness. Hospitals were filled with young patients who had suddenly experienced kidney…
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Spice Recall Spreads as Cancer Warning Sparks Concern
The FDA has broadened the range of a cinnamon recall following additional samples being discovered with harmful levels of lead. The recallcovers 16 brands and has undergone multiple expansions since its first announcement in 2024. The…
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West Pokot Unites with Dutch Advocates to Combat TB
The West Pokot County Administration has collaborated with the Dutch Kenyan Health Foundation to strengthen efforts in combating tuberculosis within the area. Health and Sanitation CEC Claire Parklea led conversations with foundation representatives, who…
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