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Outdated state laws threaten Nigeria’s disease outbreak preparedness — NCDC

The Punch

Outdated state laws threaten Nigeria’s disease outbreak preparedness — NCDC

Outdated state laws are threatening Nigeria’s disease outbreak preparedness, warns NCDC. Learn how weak public health laws undermine national response effo Read More…

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Hospital pauses all planned paediatric surgery after care concerns

BBC

Hospital pauses all planned paediatric surgery after care concerns

Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) carried out an unannounced inspection at the hospital in April and later raised concerns about paediatric care.

BBC

ABC News

Mental health patients still absconding despite recent fatal incidents

Mental health patients at Cumberland Hospital in Sydney's west have absconded more than a dozen times since February, when two patient escapes were linked to the deaths of three people.

ABC News

The six signs of good mental health, according to psychologists

It’s often tempting to dwell on the negative, especially when it comes to mental health. The signs of mental illness, like depression or anxiety, are often the focus when we talk about our psychological wellbeing. But what about the…

FEC moves to decriminalise attempted suicide

FEC moves to decriminalise attempted suicide

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved an amendment to the country’s mental health law to decriminalise attempted suicide, moving from prosecution of people in psychological distress to treatment, care and support. Addressing…

Moderna, Merck unveil mRNA-based cancer vaccine that cuts spread

Al Jazeera

Moderna, Merck unveil mRNA-based cancer vaccine that cuts spread

Moderna's mRNA vaccine Intismeran shows promise, reducing melanoma recurrence and spread in late-stage trials.

Al Jazeera

Meet Audrey Zheng, 17, who developed a pancreatic cancer test

Times of India

Meet Audrey Zheng, 17, who developed a pancreatic cancer test

A talented high school student has pioneered a cutting-edge bioengineering method for the early detection of pancreatic cancer. By utilizing magnetic beads to isolate tumor-derived particles from blood samples, her clinical trials…

Times of India

‘Breakthrough’ mRNA cancer drug curbs melanoma in large trial

Straits Times

‘Breakthrough’ mRNA cancer drug curbs melanoma in large trial

The drug is based on the same messenger RNA (mRNA) technology behind Covid-19 vaccines.

Straits Times

BREAKING: Davido was target of Osun convoy attack – Police

BREAKING: Davido was target of Osun convoy attack – Police

Music star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, was the target of the attack on the convoy of Osun State governor, according to the police. Daily Trust had reported how security escorts of the governor engaged some unidentified men…

One dead after truck and car crash in Southland

One dead after truck and car crash in Southland

The person was critically injured in the August 10 crash at a rural intersection and later died in hospital.

Former Fauci adviser Dr. David Morens pleads guilty to concealing COVID-related records

NPR

Former Fauci adviser Dr. David Morens pleads guilty to concealing COVID-related records

Dr. David Morens, a former aide to Dr. Anthony Fauci, has pleaded guilty to violating federal law by trying to conceal emails about the origins of the COVID-1 pandemic. (Image credit: Andrew Harnik)

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