public health

The Booming World of Sports Betting: How Some States Are Fighting to Curb Gambling Addiction
A slot machine located on the MGM Springfield casino floor in Springfield, Massachusetts. Karen Brown/NEPM hide caption toggle caption Karen Brown/NEPM Encouraging responsible gambling and...

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International News
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A slot machine located on the MGM Springfield casino floor in Springfield, Massachusetts. Karen Brown/NEPM hide caption toggle caption Karen Brown/NEPM Encouraging responsible gambling and financial restraint within the vibrant, sensory-rich environment of a casino is a challenging task. Yet, this is precisely the mission undertaken daily by Massachusetts state employees amidst the constant chimes...

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How Datametrics Evaluations Are Transforming Maternal and Child Health and Strengthening Infectious Disease Response
Datametrics Associates Limited has underscored the significant impact its research and evaluation efforts have had on shaping national health strategies, enhancing maternal and child nutrition,...

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Politics Today
2 months ago2 months ago

Datametrics Associates Limited has underscored the significant impact its research and evaluation efforts have had on shaping national health strategies, enhancing maternal and child nutrition, and bolstering infectious disease monitoring throughout Nigeria. During the celebration of its 11th anniversary in Abuja, Dr. Abiodun Feyikemi Ipadeola, the Technical Director and CEO, highlighted that since its inception...

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Kano and UNICEF Launch Historic Vaccination Drive to Protect 7.8 Million Children Against Measles, Rubella, and Polio
The Kano State government, partnering with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), aims to immunize more than 7.

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Politics Today
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The Kano State government, partnering with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), aims to immunize more than 7.

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Taraba Takes Action: Launches Vital Disease Surveillance in IDP Camps to Protect Vulnerable Communities
The Taraba State Emergency Management Agency (TSEMA) has launched a comprehensive disease monitoring initiative across the state to curb the spread of cholera, typhoid, and...

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Politics Today
2 months ago2 months ago

The Taraba State Emergency Management Agency (TSEMA) has launched a comprehensive disease monitoring initiative across the state to curb the spread of cholera, typhoid, and other waterborne illnesses within Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps. This proactive measure follows the devastating floods that recently impacted numerous communities, affecting more than 10,000 individuals. Dr. Audu Echuseh, the...

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Transforming Healthcare Delivery in Jigawa: Innovations and Impact
Similar to other vital sectors within Nigeria’s economy, the healthcare system faces numerous obstacles, largely stemming from years of neglect and insufficient funding. Issues such...

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Politics Today
2 months ago2 months ago

Similar to other vital sectors within Nigeria’s economy, the healthcare system faces numerous obstacles, largely stemming from years of neglect and insufficient funding. Issues such as overcrowded facilities, a deficit of qualified medical personnel, antiquated infrastructure, poor upkeep, frequent shortages of essential medications, unreliable electricity, and lack of potable water have left healthcare services in...

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Nursery School Teacher Arrested in Shocking Methanol-Laced Vodka Tragedy That Claimed 25 Lives
A devastating tragedy has struck Russia’s Leningrad region, where at least 25 people have perished after consuming cheap, illegally produced vodka contaminated with methanol. This...

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News & Gossips
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A devastating tragedy has struck Russia’s Leningrad region, where at least 25 people have perished after consuming cheap, illegally produced vodka contaminated with methanol. This incident has sparked urgent alarm over a potential surge in fatalities and highlights a growing public health crisis. Authorities disclosed that the victims purchased counterfeit vodka bottles sold at bargain...

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Trump’s Tylenol Claims Revive Debunked Myths About Autism: What You Need to Know
Tylenol caplets displayed on September 22, 2025, in San Anselmo, California. Photo Illustration by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Photo Illustration by Justin...

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Tylenol caplets displayed on September 22, 2025, in San Anselmo, California. Photo Illustration by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Photo Illustration by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Recently, President Trump advised expectant mothers to “endure” and use Tylenol cautiously, citing concerns about a potential connection between acetaminophen-the active compound in the medication-and autism spectrum disorder....

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Zulum Urges 27 LGA Chairmen to Intensify Immunisation Drive for Greater Impact
Governor Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has mandated the chairpersons of all 27 Local Government Areas to intensify public education efforts on Routine...

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Politics Today
2 months ago2 months ago

Governor Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has mandated the chairpersons of all 27 Local Government Areas to intensify public education efforts on Routine Immunisation, In-Between Rounds, and the Integrated Measles vaccination campaign. He further urged traditional leaders to persistently engage their communities, emphasizing the critical role of immunisation in preventing polio and other...

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Federal Government Sounds Alarm on Antibiotics Misuse in Fish Farming Industry
The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development (FMLD) has raised alarms over the persistent inappropriate use of antibiotics by fish farmers, despite repeated advisories highlighting the...

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Politics Today
2 months ago2 months ago

The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development (FMLD) has raised alarms over the persistent inappropriate use of antibiotics by fish farmers, despite repeated advisories highlighting the detrimental effects of such practices. During an antimicrobial resistance (AMR) awareness and education workshop held in Lafia, the capital of Nasarawa State, Mr. Samuel Anzaku, the ministry’s Director of Veterinary...

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Doctors Warn: Trump’s Hepatitis B Vaccine Advice Is Misleading, Experts Say – NPR
liver and has no cure. Since the U.S. implemented universal newborn vaccination, infection rates have dropped by 99%.” fetchpriority=”high” /> Hepatitis B is a liver-targeting...

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International News
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liver and has no cure. Since the U.S. implemented universal newborn vaccination, infection rates have dropped by 99%.” fetchpriority=”high” /> Hepatitis B is a liver-targeting virus with no available cure. Following the introduction of universal newborn vaccination in the U.S., infection rates have decreased by 99%. SERGII IAREMENKO/Science Photo Library RF/Getty Images toggle caption SERGII...

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