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Polio vaccine ‘can prevent type 2 outbreak in Nigeria’
The re-emergence of type 2 poliovirus can be prevented with the trivalent oral polio vaccine, say researchers.15/07/10
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Scientists scent victory against the tsetse fly
Chemicals in human odour that attract tsetse flies have been identified and could bait traps to kill more of ...01/04/10
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Parasite-resistant maize ‘a hit’ with Nigerian farmers
Nigerian farmers are selling more seeds of parasite-resistant, yield-boosting maize crops than official distribution channels.13/02/09
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Community-directed healthcare ‘effective’, finds study
A study of three African countries has found that community-administered healthcare is an effective strategy to combat many illnesses.23/06/08
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Malaria ’causes immune system to attack own DNA’
Malaria infection can cause children's immune systems to attack its own DNA, worsening the severity of the disease, a ...21/05/08
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Nigeria gas flaring cap ‘in doubt’
The Nigerian government is confident about banning gas flaring by 2008, but critics believe that the measures are not ...20/11/07
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Nigeria: no scientific success without mathematics
Nigerian mathematicians are urging their government to invest in mathematics education as an essential component of a growing economy.15/10/07
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Deforestation accelerating in Central Africa
Measures to tighten up forest management in Central Africa are being undermined by increasing logging activity, a satellite study ...08/06/07
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Blood conversion could benefit developing countries
A method of converting blood types could solve many transfusion problems in developing countries ― but it may take ...05/04/07
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Journalists ‘should give priority to HIV’
Journalists in rural areas of Nigeria should prioritise HIV/AIDS stories in order to improve uptake of health services, concluded ...05/04/07