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FACTSHEET: What you should know about the diphtheria outbreak in Nigeria
An outbreak of diphtheria has been confirmed in Nigeria. But what is diphtheria, and what leads to its spread?
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‘In search of greener pastures’: Checking five claims about Nigeria’s doctors and the brain drain
A prominent doctor in Nigeria has said thousands of doctors are leaving the country, straining the health sector. We took a closer look.
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Do 50 people die every hour from diseases related to poor hygiene, as Nigeria television ad claims? It’s more than that!
Nigerian cleaning brand Hypo Homecare Products claims fifty people die every hour from diseases related to poor hygiene. Is this accurate?
What experts say about five popular ginger ‘cures’ (Hint: they won’t treat malaria or clean your liver)
In 2021, we fact-checked dozens of claims that certain herbal mixtures could cure a range of diseases.
Yes, malaria kills more kids under five than in any other age group. Here’s why
Drug-resistant malaria could be a concern for Africa, an online report said, due to its outsized toll on children.
