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‘Risk to American public’: US government releases update on hantavirus

The government of the United States (US) through the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has provided some update on the Hantavirus outbreak linked to M/V Hondius Cruise Ship....

HenrisCounty May 9, 2026DiseaseNo Comments

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‘We’ll do the best we can’ – Trump on Hantavirus

The outbreak of the zoonotic virus, Hantavirus, is being cautiously treated by the World Health Organization (WHO), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and health authorities in Europe...

HenrisCounty May 8, 2026HantavirusNo Comments

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8 cases of hantavirus reported

Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has made known, eight (8) cases of hantavirus has been reported, and included three (3) deaths, so far. Via X,...

HenrisCounty May 7, 2026Covid-19, Ghebreyesus, Hantavirus, health, Ship, WHONo Comments

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What is Hantavirus that transmits to human from infected rodents?

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released some information about Hantavirus and how it transmits to humans from infected rodents. This is coming after the World Health Governing Body released...

HenrisCounty May 7, 2026Hantavirus, health, Organization, Rodent, Virus, WHONo Comments

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WHO releases hantavirus infection alert, 3 confirmed dead

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released an Alert announcing it is "aware of and supporting" a public health event that involves a cruise vessel sailing in the Atlantic Ocean....

HenrisCounty May 4, 2026health, Organization, WHONo Comments

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10 worst medical pains humans can suffer

Pain threshold can differ from person to person, but there are some medical conditions humans suffer that are so painfully unbearable that they can bring even the toughest to their...

HenrisCounty May 1, 2026human, Muscle, Pain, ToothacheNo Comments

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Disease X: The next pandemic? Speed of spread and defense

Disease X: The next pandemic? Disease X, a term shrouded in mystery and caution, represents not a specific illness but a placeholder for the unexpected, a potential future pandemic that...

HenrisCounty May 1, 2026Disease, health, Treaty, WHO, WorldNo Comments

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Obi says ‘Health is No 1 critical for development’, donate millions to health institution in Bauchi

Former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, believes for development in any country, health must be a top priority. The former Labour Party (LP) member said, "Health is No 1...

HenrisCounty April 25, 2026Bauchi, health, Institution, Mohammed, Obi, SchoolNo Comments

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Covid-19 case reported in Cross River State

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed a reported case of Covid-19 in Cross River State. It said, the case is "isolated, stable, and under proper...

HenrisCounty April 22, 2026Covid-19, Cross River, NCDCNo Comments

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Governor Radda flags off Stabilization Centres and 60 OTPs to defeat child malnutrition in Katsina State

Dikko Umaru Radda, Executive Governor of Katsina State, announced, his administration has recorded a "major milestone" in Baure and Daura in its battle against child malnutrition in the Northwestern State....

HenrisCounty April 13, 2026Governor, Malnutrition, RaddaNo Comments

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Nigeria’s healthcare system remains ‘weak’ – Obi

Former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians to "pause for honest reflection" as the country continues to struggle with a "weak" healthcare system. Obi made the...

HenrisCounty April 8, 2026ADC, Anambra, health, Hospital, Obi, WorldNo Comments

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American children will no longer require ’72 jabs’ for the ‘most serious and dangerous diseases’ – Trump

American children required "72 'jabs'" to stay healthy, but, not any longer, President of the United States (US), Donald Trump, said on Monday. The US President made the statement as...

HenrisCounty January 6, 2026America, health, Reform, Trump, United StatesNo Comments

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‘We pray this news is real’ – Senator Sani reacts to development of cancer vaccine by Russian Scientists

Senator Shehu Sani has reacted following the news of the development of cancer vaccine by Russian Scientists. Sani said, "we hope and pray this news is real" as many "privileged"...

HenrisCounty September 8, 2025Cancer, London, Russia, Sani, Senator, USNo Comments

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Russia’s cancer vaccine ready for use after successful trials – Scientists

Russian Scientists have announced, its newly developed cancer vaccine is now ready for clinical use. This was made known by the Federal Medical and Biological Agency (FMBA). Enteromix, the cancer...

HenrisCounty September 7, 2025Cancer, Russia, Scientists, VaccineNo Comments

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Whooping cough k*lls baby after mother not vaccinated during pregnancy

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has made known, a baby has died of whooping cough as the mother was not vaccinated of the disease during pregnancy after contracting the...

HenrisCounty August 31, 2025England, health, Mother, Pregnancy, UKNo Comments

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President Tinubu approves subsidy to ease cost of kidney dialysis for Nigerians

In his move to expand access to healthcare, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a "landmark" subsidy which will help ameliorate the cost of kidney dialysis for Nigerians. This means...

HenrisCounty August 19, 2025Kidney, Special Adviser, Subsidy, TinubuNo Comments

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China reports 7,000 cases of mosquito-borne chikungunya virus

Across China's Guangdong province since July, over 7,000 cases of a mosquito-borne virus have been reported, forcing measures synonymous to those taken during the Covid-19 pandemic. In the city of...

HenrisCounty August 5, 2025chikungunya, China, Mosquito, VirusNo Comments

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Lagos State govt responds to warning strike by Medical Guild over salary deductions

The Government of Lagos State has responded to the three-day warning strike by the Medical Guild "over alleged unilateral salary deductions and other related concerns". The LASG's response was .ade...

HenrisCounty July 28, 2025Lagos, Ministry, Sanwo-OluNo Comments

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PM Starmer keeps promise of recruiting more mental health workers

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK), Keir Starmer, said, he has kept the promise he made of recruiting more mental health workers. Starmer said, in less than twelve (12)...

HenrisCounty June 27, 2025health, PM, Prime Minister, UK, United KingdomNo Comments

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Obasanjo tells how to prevent doctors from leaving the country

Former President of Nigeria (served from 1999 to 2007), Olusegun Obasanjo, has revealed a system that can help prevent medical personnel from leaving the country. Doctors are exiting Nigeria for...

HenrisCounty June 17, 2025Doctors, Head of State, Hospital, NigeriaNo Comments