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BREAKING: Fire guts building in Lagos

A building in Alapere, Ketu, Lagos, was engulfed in a fire outbreak today. Learn more about the Lagos fire incident and rescue efforts. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-fire-guts-building-in-lagos-2/

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Dear Editor, I’m writing regarding the letter published by Mrs Carla Ainscough, in your issue of February 27

Portugal Resident

Dear Editor, I’m writing regarding the letter published by Mrs Carla Ainscough, in your issue of February 27

I am pleased to know, as a Portuguese doctor, that Mrs Ainscough The post The Portuguese NHS appeared first on Portugal Resident .

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White House mandates move away from overdose prevention in US health programs

White House mandates move away from overdose prevention in US health programs

Experts say move signals greater political interference into public health and will exacerbate opioid overdose crisis Health programs receiving federal funding must agree within days to new priorities from the Trump administration…

Should dementia patients be able to choose to die?

Should dementia patients be able to choose to die?

Families and dementia patients say they should be able to die on their own terms, so why isn't dementia treated like other incurable diseases? What would it take to change Voluntary Assisted Dying laws?

Richard Scolyer, Cancer Expert Who ‘Became His Own Subject,’ Dies at 59

Richard Scolyer, Cancer Expert Who ‘Became His Own Subject,’ Dies at 59

His lifesaving melanoma research in Australia illuminated the treatment he underwent for his own brain tumor, an ordeal he courageously shared with the public.

The deadly H5 bird flu is here. These global numbers could be a warning

The deadly H5 bird flu is here. These global numbers could be a warning

The deadly H5 bird flu has finally hit Australia. Here's how other nations have coped with the virus.

CDC elevates Ebola response to highest level

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CDC elevates Ebola response to highest level

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is raising its Ebola response to the highest level, agency officials said Friday, as the outbreak continues to spread uncontrolled across the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda…

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Mexican military joins Venezuela earthquake search and rescue operations: Friday’s mañanera recapped

Mexico News Daily

Mexican military joins Venezuela earthquake search and rescue operations: Friday’s mañanera recapped

Sheinbaum’s mañanera in 60 seconds 🚑 Venezuela earthquake response: Mexico has deployed 250 military personnel, two Foreign Ministry representatives and 18 search-and-rescue dogs to Venezuela following twin earthquakes that killed at…

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Testing reveals popular weight loss peptide had double the strength on label

Testing reveals popular weight loss peptide had double the strength on label

Doctors warn of an "enormous" risk of overdose after testing of a popular unapproved weight loss peptide reveals the product had double the strength of what was listed on its label.

US rapist who fled to Scotland after appearing to fake own death dies in hospital

US rapist who fled to Scotland after appearing to fake own death dies in hospital

Nicholas Rossi has died due to complications from a medical condition while serving jail sentence in Utah Nicholas Rossi, the American rapist who absconded to Scotland after appearing to fake his own death in an attempt to evade justice…

Army expands training depots, to recruit 28,000 additional soldiers

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Army expands training depots, to recruit 28,000 additional soldiers

The Nigerian Army has announced plans to recruit and train an additional 28,000 soldiers following the expansion of its training capacity with the establishment of a new training depot in Amasiri Edda, Ebonyi State. The new facility brings…

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Search Teams From California, Virginia and Florida Head to Venezuela

Search Teams From California, Virginia and Florida Head to Venezuela

The groups that include firefighters, doctors and structural engineering specialists began arriving on Friday to join the race to find survivors.