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70,000 Ebola vaccines released to DRC as Bundibugyo outbreak persists

70,000 Ebola vaccines released to DRC as Bundibugyo outbreak persists

By Chioma Obinna The Democratic Republic of the Congo, DRC, has secured an initial 70,000 doses of Ervebo vaccine from the global Ebola vaccine stockpile as health authorities intensify efforts to contain the ongoing Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak. The release followed a request by the DRC government to the International Coordinating Group on Vaccine Provision, […]
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Money back IVF scheme debuts at Nordica Lagos

Money back IVF scheme debuts at Nordica Lagos

A multiple IVF cycle strategy that greatly increases the possibility of conception due to sustained treatment of fertility challenged couples has been introduced by Nordica Fertility Centre, Lagos.

Specialist eye clinic coming to Lagos

Specialist eye clinic coming to Lagos

Patients affected by cataract, glaucoma and pterygium would soon breathe a sigh of relief as the Indo Eyecare Foundation and Rotary International make plans to erect an ultra modern eye specialist clinic in Lagos. This was disclosed by the District Governor Olugbemiga Olowu, at the closing ceremony of the free eye surgery organsied by Rotary club of Lagos Palmgrove at the General Hospital Marina.

Lagos rides against breast cancer cycle

Lagos rides against breast cancer cycle

IN a feat comparable to the inspirational Prudential Ride London-Surrey100-mile cycle ride by 25,000 cyclists and the famous London to Paris Cycle Ride, professional cyclists from the Life Style Cycling Club, Port Harcourt, are set to ride through a mapped out route in Lagos.

It’s twins for Nike Oshinowo

It’s twins for Nike Oshinowo

Former Miss Nigeria and Chief Executive of AOE Events & Entertainment Limited, Chief Adenike Oshinowo, is a proud mother of a set of twins.

Nigeria@ 53: Health: Still waiting for promises

Nigeria@ 53: Health: Still waiting for promises

THE Nigerian health sector is reminiscent of Samuel Beckett’s “Waiting for Godot” – the famous play that depicts and explores the utter meaninglessness of life. In a playback of its repetitive plot, the play theatrically implies that in life, everything that is possible will happen. In one unending scene, the actors talk about life, the world, and everything else that occurs from cradle to grave. They talk, they wait, they anticipate. But they fail to do the most important thing – act.

Get the power to stop strokes!

Get the power to stop strokes!

ARE you a stroke patient, at risk of stroke or you have a relative or friend with stroke? Even if none of these is applicable to you, here is a piece of news that will interest you.

Eat peanut butter and reduce breast cancer risk

Eat peanut butter and reduce breast cancer risk

THERE is a link between eating vegetable proteins such as those found in peanut butter and a lower risk of breast cancer . Noncancerous benign breast disease occurs from either an infection or injury which causes lumps to breast tissue or from changes to the breast.