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South Africa: Can SA's New Director-General for Health Turn Around a Struggling Department?

[spotlight] Dr Thembisile Xulu is South Africa's sixth permanent Director-General of health since the dawn of democracy. How will she measure up against her predecessors?

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Nigeria: FCT Intensifies Diphtheria Response, Targets Unvaccinated Children in Karshi

[Premium Times] The administration said its response is focused on early detection of suspected cases, monitoring close contacts and reaching zero-dose and under-immunised children with vaccines to…

  • FCTA intensifies diphtheria response in Karshi, focusing on zero-dose and under-immunised children
  • Two fatalities among 15 suspected diphtheria cases investigated in FCT
  • Administration urges immediate medical attention for fever, sore throat, or neck swelling symptoms

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