Top Ten News Items on Health, 28th April 2023

[ad_1] FG gives “No vaccination policy” nod to bird flu. WHO calls for increased investment to eradicate malaria. World Immunisation Week 2023: Firm seeks post-COVID-19 catch-up against vaccine-preventable diseases. Kaduna records 2% reduction in under-five mortality — Commissioner. Expert raises concern over rising infertility, poor access to affordable care. Controlling Cholera In Nigeria. Delta partners…

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 The 5 Best Watermelon Seed Benefits

[ad_1] Watermelon seeds Eating watermelon seeds You might be accustomed to spitting them out as you eat — seed spitting contest, anyone? Some people just opt for seedless. But the nutritional value of watermelon seeds may convince you otherwise. Watermelon seeds are low in calories and are nutrient dense. When roasted, they’re crispy and can…

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Zero-dose: WHO Partners FG to Immunise 930,000 Children Yearly

  By Kazeem Akolawole    The World Health Organisation (WHO) is partnering with the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) to immunise at least 930,000 children in Nigeria yearly to scale up vaccination for missed routine immunisation and zero-doses during the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria. WHO Team Lead, Vaccine Preventable Diseases and Polio Eradication, Dr….

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