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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service on Saturday issued a nationwide public health alert for ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli.

  A WaterAid report has shed light on an alarming toll of human infections in healthcare facilities in Ghana.   The research...

  A WaterAid report has shed light on an alarming toll of human infections in healthcare facilities in Ghana. The research found that...

Infections acquired in healthcare facilities are costing Ghana $1,570 million each year, leading to thousands of preventable deaths. At least half of these infections could be prevented by improved water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) in these facilities, WaterAid unveils today in brand new research. New data, using World Bank methodology,…

The Kaduna State government has confirmed the suspected outbreak of Viral Hemorrhagic Fever, popularly known as Lassa Fever, at the 44 Nigerian Army Reference

The Nigerian Army has assured Nigerians there is no cause for panic over the suspected outbreak of LASSA fever in 44 NARHK Kaduna. The death of four

The Nigerian Army has confirmed that it is dealing with “acute Viral Hemorrhagic disease” in the Accident and Emergency unit of the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital, Kaduna (NARHK), which has resulted in the death of a couple of its medical staff serving in the hospital. The Director, Army Public Relations, Major-General Onyema Nwachukwu, in a release on Thursday added that there was no cause for panic as the army authorities had reached out to the relevant agencies for collaboration.

PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported how the outbreak killed three health workers and a patient within two days.

The field of health care has placed a great emphasis on infection prevention in recent years, making it imperative for professionals in this domain to obtain certifications and additional training. These credentials verify their expertise and enable them to gain access to better job prospects and higher earning potential.

The Putnam County Health Department is recognizing No Vape November to raise awareness about Tennessee’s youth vaping epidemic, and to promote the resources available to prevent and stop vaping.