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Japan donates nearly 900,000 Covid-19 vaccines to Nigeria as part of its fight against pandemic
JAPAN has donated 859,600 doses of AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine to Nigeria through the Vaccines Global Assess Facility Covax as part of its contribution to the global fight against the pandemic. Earlier today, the Japanese ambassador to...
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As National Careers Week commences, the ‘We are the NHS’ campaign shines a light on what it’s really like to work in the NHS
The National Careers Week (NCW) celebrates career guidance for young people across the country, helping them to explore different career paths that match their interests. NCW provides a focus for careers guidance at an important stage in the...
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Buhari set to visit London again later this month for a two week medical vacation
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari is due to arrive in London later this week for a medical check-up and period of recuperation that is expected to last two weeks amid concerns that he mart be facing another minor health scare. Since assuming...
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New film featuring Black women having ‘life-saving conversations’ released as part of a national campaign calling on those eligible to attend their cervical screening
A new national campaign is calling on those eligible not to ignore their invite, as data reveals nearly 1 in 3 don’t take up the offer of cervical screening A new survey reveals that one in ten (11%) Black women who have been invited to...
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New campaign encourages Black Africans and Caribbeans experiencing mental health problems to try NHS talking therapies
A new NHS campaign is encouraging people struggling with their mental health to seek confidential help from NHS talking therapies. Research found that Black people are a third less likely to ask for professional help and are especially...
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AROUND ONE IN TEN CHILDREN STARTING SCHOOL AT RISK OF MEASLES
Let’s protect our children from childhood diseases warns Dr Hazel Fofie The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the NHS are calling on parents and guardians to ensure their children are up to date with the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR)...
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Nigeria and five other African countries selected by WHO as locations to manufacture Covid-19 vaccine
WORLD Health organisation (WHO) officials have selected Nigeria and five other African countries as production sites for the Covid-19 vaccine as part of a plan to globalise manufacturing to ensure effective distribution. Although Africa...
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NHS Pledges More Support For Victims And Survivors Of Sexual Assault And Abuse
ONS data shows Black people in the UK disproportionately experience sexual assault and abuse. Victims and survivors of sexual and domestic abuse are being encouraged to come forward for NHS help and care, as part of a major campaign backed by a...
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