Health

New Study Reveals Urgent Need For Nigeria to Institute National Legal Framework on Sickle Cell Disease

A report Nguvu Change Leader Onor Obassi-Tawo has underscored the need for unified Sickle-Cell Disease policies and greater public awareness.

1 day ago

Ophthalmological Society Says Millions Of Nigerians Lack Access To Eyecare

OSN President Oyeleye has expressed concern that millions of Nigerians, especially in rural areas, lack access to necessary eyecare services.

2 weeks ago

First Mpox Vaccine Shipment Arrives in Congo Amid Urgent Global Response to Outbreak

Congo has received its first 100,000 doses of mpox vaccine, with global efforts to combat the outbreak still falling short

2 weeks ago

Canadian Government Supports Nigeria with $23m in Building Oxygen Plants

Canadian High Commissioner James Christoff has announced Canada’s $23m contribution to oxygen plants in Nigeria, enhancing healthcare through UNICEF collaboration.

2 weeks ago

Mpox Infections Climb To 48 Across 19 States In Nigeria In NCDC’s New Situation Report

Mpox cases in Nigeria have risen to 48 across 35 LGAs in 19 states, the FCT, according to the NCDC.

3 weeks ago

South Korea Passes Bill Allowing Nurses To Perform Doctor-Level Procedures Amid Ongoing Doctors’ Strike

South Korea has passed a bill enabling nurses perform certain medical procedures normally conducted by doctors, amidst ongoing doctors' strike.

3 weeks ago

US Donates 10,000 Mpox Vaccines To Nigeria, Vaccination Set To Begin This Week

EXCERPT: Nigeria has received 10,000 doses of Mpox vaccine donation from the US.

3 weeks ago

Spain Announces Plan To Donate 500,000 Doses Of Mpox Vaccine To Combat Outbreak

Spain plans to donate 500,000 doses of the mpox vaccine, to combat an outbreak of the disease.

3 weeks ago

Scientists Sound Alarm Over Rapid Mutation Of New Mpox Strain, Inadequate Resources In Africa

Scientists warn new Mpox strain is mutating fast, complicating response efforts, due to scarcity of resources in African regions.

3 weeks ago

Germany Donates 100,000 Mpox Vaccine Doses To Combat Outbreak In Africa

Germany will donate 100,000 mpox vaccine doses to Africa and provide financial support to combat the outbreak.

4 weeks ago