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Resident Doctors Begin Strike Action

VAM News July 26, 2023 0 Comment

VAM News Update THE Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has just declared a total and indefinite strike. This is becoming barely 24hours after a meeting with the speaker of the house of representatives, Tajudeen...

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Diphtheria Outbreak: Panic as Death toll hits dozen in Kaduna

VAM News July 23, 2023 0 Comment

VAM News Update Deaths from the outbreak of diphtheria disease in Kaduna have reportedly risen to 13 according to the latest official figures. A breakdown shows 10 people have reportedly died from the disease...

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Diphtheria Disease Outbreak Confirmed In Kafanchan – Kaduna Govt

VAM News July 21, 2023 0 Comment

THE Kaduna State Ministry of Health has confirmed cases of the diphtheria disease in some communities in Kafanchan, Jema’a local government area of the State. The confirmation was seque to several reports about residents...

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UCH Doctors Embark On Strike

VAM News July 20, 2023 0 Comment

VAM News Update On Thursday, members of the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) at the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan embarked on a three-week industrial action. President of ARD-UCH, Abiodun Ogundipe, told journalists...

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What to know about anthrax outbreak

VAM News July 19, 2023 0 Comment

THE federal ministry of agriculture and rural development on Monday confirmed the outbreak of anthrax disease in some farm animals in Niger state. This is the first recorded case of anthrax in Nigeria since...

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FG plans nationwide animal vaccination, experts urge vigilance

Akanji Philip July 18, 2023 0 Comment

The Federal Government, on Monday, said plans are underway to undertake a nationwide vaccination of cattle, sheep and goats, following a confirmed case of anthrax in Niger State. The Niger case...

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BREAKING: Lagos declares war on quackery, shuts 40 health facilities in six months

Akanji Philip July 18, 2023 0 Comment

Lagos State Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA) on Monday disclosed that it shut 40 health facilities in the last six months over quackery and other infractions. The Executive Secretary, HEFAMAA, Dr...

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Nigeria confirms first Anthrax case

VAM News July 17, 2023 0 Comment

THE Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development Monday, officially confirmed the first case of anthrax in the country. According to a statement signed by the Chief Veterinary Officer of...

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WHO: Aspartame sweetener possible cancer cause

Akanji Philip July 15, 2023 0 Comment

The World Health Organisation (WHO) cancer research agency on Friday classified the commonly used artificial sweetener aspartame as “possibly carcinogenic to human”. Although, another UN Committee reaffirmed that there was a safe daily...

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BREAKING: Doctors begin 5-day warning strike

Akanji Philip July 5, 2023 0 Comment

The Nasarawa State Council of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has commenced a five-day warning strike following the expiration of the three-week ultimatum. On June 13, the association issued a three-week ultimatum regarding...