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Cholera death toll in Nigeria rises to 156

ABUJA: The number of deaths from a cholera outbreak in Nigeria has risen to 156.

According to a statement from the Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC), there were 170 cases of cholera reported in the country between July 15 and 21, with three d…

Kenya confirms its 1st mpox case as virus spreads in Africa

JOHANNESBURG: The mpox virus is spreading to many countries on the African continent with the Central African Republic (CAR) and Kenya being the latest to report cases of the highly infectious disease which spreads through close contact.

In a stateme…

Junior doctors secure 22.3% pay rise in new government deal

LONDON: UK junior doctors’ leaders have reached a new pay deal with the government, which could result in a 22.3% wage increase over the next two years, British media reported on Monday.

This historic agreement comes after a series of industrial acti…