The deputy governor of Unity State has called on the oil companies operating in the state to protect the environment amid flash floods.
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Category: Health
NBGs govt prohibits sale of small-bottled liquors
The government of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State has imposed a ban on the sale and consumption of small-bottled hard liquors in the state capital, Aweil. Continue reading NBGs govt prohibits sale of small-bottled liquors
Nzara man shoot wife in the head, takes own life
A man has shot and critically wounded his wife before taking his life Friday in Nzara County, Western Equatoria State. Continue reading Nzara man shoot wife in the head, takes own life
NBGs authorities probe mysterious death of 33 livestock
Livestock authorities in North Bahr el Ghazal State are investigating a possible disease outbreak after 33 cattle died of infections early this week. Continue reading NBGs authorities probe mysterious death of 33 livestock
India halts production of syrup linked to Gambia deaths
The authorities in India have ordered a pharmaceutical company to stop producing cough syrups after reports that they may be linked to the deaths of dozens of children in The Gambia.
The health minister in Haryana state, Anil Vij, said inspections at a factory of Maiden Pharmaceuticals found several violations of good practices.
The World Health Organization last week said the medicines produced by the company had unacceptable amounts of chemical substances that can cause kidney damage.
Officials in The Gambia say they are investigating the deaths of 66 children which are linked to four brands of cough syrups imported from India.
Maiden Pharmaceuticals last week said it was shocked and saddened by the incident and they were co-operating with an investigation
Uganda Ebola Outbreak: First death recorded in Kampala
An Ebola patient has died at a hospital in Uganda’s capital, the health ministry has confirmed. Continue reading Uganda Ebola Outbreak: First death recorded in Kampala
Public urged not to stigmatize mentally ill
The Minister of Health has appealed to the public to desist from stigmatizing patients with mental disorders and health workers providing healthcare service for them. Continue reading Public urged not to stigmatize mentally ill
Drug & Food Authority warns against “killer” cough syrups
The Drug and Food Control Authority has cautioned health facilities and the public against buying four fatal Indian-made cough syrups. Continue reading Drug & Food Authority warns against “killer” cough syrups
Official asks public to be vigilant against Ebola
The Director-General of Juba Teaching Hospital is appealing to the public to be vigilant and report suspicious signs and symptoms related to the Ebola Virus Disease. Continue reading Official asks public to be vigilant against Ebola
Patient suspected of Ebola didn’t die from the disease – official
The test result of a man who died in Juba after presenting Ebola Virus-like signs and symptoms has proved negative for the disease, according to health authorities. Continue reading Patient suspected of Ebola didn’t die from the disease – official