Popular sports betting company, BetKing, has extended its support beyond gaming by providing free healthcare, food, and maternal support services to underserved communities across Nigeria. This initiative, which the company …
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Residents of Bellville South in Cape Town are worried after two people were rushed to the hospital — one a teenager, the other an adult — following suspected drug‑laced sweets …
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PZ Cussons Relaunches Carex to Promote Hygiene
Consumer goods giant, PZ Cussons Nigeria, has relaunched its flagship hygiene brand, Carex, as part of a renewed campaign to promote safe hygiene practices in Nigerian homes. The relaunch, themed …
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Edo Faces Diphtheria Surge Know the Symptoms and Risks
Edo State faces a surge in suspected diphtheria cases. This past week, two lives were lost at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH). Reports indicate UBTH is now overwhelmed …
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Experts Warn of Growing ‘Silent Pandemic’ as South Africa’s Antibiotic Resistance Strategy Expires
CAPE TOWN – More than 70 infectious disease experts, scientists, and public health professionals have sounded the alarm over what they describe as a “silent pandemic” — the rise of …
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Dirty Linens in Ugandan Hospitals Fuel Infection Risk, Experts Warn
A new health sector report has revealed alarming lapses in linen management across Uganda’s healthcare system, with 9 out of every 10 health facilities reportedly failing to follow proper hygiene …
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Zimbabwe Launches National Event-Based Surveillance Guidelines to Strengthen Public Health Security
The Government of Zimbabwe has officially unveiled its National Event-Based Surveillance (EBS) Guidelines, a major milestone aimed at enhancing the country’s capacity to detect and manage public health threats in …
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Prions: The Silent Protein Threat Causing Deadly Brain Disease – What You Need to Know
When we talk about diseases, our minds usually jump to viruses, bacteria, or even parasites. But imagine a disease caused by something far more baffling: a protein. Yes, a protein …
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Absa Bank Uganda Donates Sh400 Million to Support Girls’ Education
Absa Bank Uganda has officially handed over Sh400 million raised during the third edition of the Absa KH3 7 Hills Run, a yearly charity event aimed at supporting vulnerable girls …
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has adopted its first-ever international labour standards aimed at safeguarding workers from biological hazards in the workplace. This historic move is expected to significantly improve …