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Outbreak WatchAbuja Ebola Patient Is Wife of Swiss Embassy Employee and Never Went to Congo, Switzerland Says

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Abuja Ebola Patient Is Wife of Swiss Embassy Employee and Never Went to Congo, Switzerland Says

Uganda said the patient was a Nigerian who had visited eastern Congo. Switzerland says she is Swiss and never went there. Here…

Wale Ewedemi ·

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Super El Niño: Researchers Project 31,400 Heat Deaths in Nigeria, More Than Any Other Country

Climate Impact Lab projects Nigeria will see more El Niño heat deaths than any country in the world by February 2027. Here…

Wale Ewedemi ·

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No Licensed Vaccine or Treatment for Nigeria’s Ebola Strain, Says Health Minister

There is no licensed vaccine or drug for the Bundibugyo Ebola strain. Doctors are relying on supportive care, and the minister says…

Wale Ewedemi ·

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Nigeria’s Dr Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu Becomes First African President of Global Cancer Body UICC

A Nigerian now leads the world's largest cancer control organisation. Her focus: making sure where you live does not decide whether you…

Wale Ewedemi ·

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Ebola: US Issues Health Advisory to Americans in Nigeria, Says It Is Not a Travel Ban

The US Mission confirms the Abuja case is the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola and urges Americans in Nigeria to stay alert, but…

Wale Ewedemi ·

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Ebola: Reps Demand Release of Outstanding Health Funds as Nigeria Steps Up Response

Lawmakers say delays in funding, testing and isolation could let Ebola spread. They want outstanding health money released now.

Wale Ewedemi ·

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