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Bromate

Bromate Use in Bread: The Hidden Health Risks

Potassium bromate, a banned additive in bread production, poses serious health risks, including cancer. Learn ...
  • 18 December 2024
  • Feature
Mystery Disease

Mystery Disease Claims Lives in Southwest DR Congo, Authorities on High Alert

A mystery disease in DR Congo's southwest has killed 143 and infected over 300. Authorities ...
  • 5 December 2024
  • Africa
Nigeria Introduces Malaria Vaccine into Routine Immunization Program

Nigeria Introduces Malaria Vaccine into Routine Immunization Program

Nigeria launches the malaria vaccine into its routine immunization program, aiming to protect children and ...
  • 3 December 2024
  • Health
WHO

WHO Awards $2 Million in Grants to Boost Pathogen Genomic Surveillance

WHO and partners award $2 million in grants to 13 recipients in LMICs to strengthen ...
  • 28 November 2024
  • Africa
HPV Vaccine

Nigeria Achieves Milestone in HPV Vaccination Campaign

Nigeria makes strides in HPV vaccination, with over 580,000 girls immunized in Anambra and Nasarawa ...
  • 28 November 2024
  • Health
Measles outbreak

Kenya Faces Triple Health Emergency Amid Measles and Malaria Outbreaks

Kenya battles measles and malaria outbreaks amid climate change impacts, with health authorities ramping up ...
  • 28 November 2024
  • Africa
Mpox Vaccine

Nigeria Launches Mpox Vaccination Campaign in Rivers State and FCT

Nigeria launches Mpox vaccination campaigns in Rivers State and FCT, targeting healthcare workers and vulnerable ...
  • 28 November 2024
  • Health
WHO Africa

WHO Africa Regional Director-Elect Dies at 55

Dr. Faustine Ndugulile, WHO Africa Regional Director-Elect, has died at 55 in India while undergoing ...
  • 27 November 2024
  • Africa
$5 Million Reward

Netanyahu Offers $5 Million Reward for Hostages Freed from Gaza

Israeli PM Netanyahu announces a $5 million reward for information leading to the release of ...
  • 20 November 2024
  • Health
Lassa Fever

Tackling Lassa Fever and Meningitis as Deaths Surge in Nigeria

Nigeria faces rising deaths from Lassa fever and meningitis, with health experts urging increased efforts ...
  • 19 November 2024
  • Health
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May 17th is the day in 1536 that George Boleyn, Viscount Rochford and four other men are executed for treason.

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