Health

Africa CDC in ‘Advanced’ Talks to Obtain Monkeypox Vaccines

More monkeypox deaths have been reported on the African continent this year than anywhere in the world.

2 years ago

J&J to End Global Sales of Talc-Based Baby Powder

The company faces about 38,000 lawsuits from consumers and their survivors claiming its talc products caused cancer.

2 years ago

Monkeypox: Nigeria Puts Community Health Officers on Red Alert

The minister of health said President Buhari was doing his best to deliver health services to Nigerians.

2 years ago

Nigeria Records 857 Lassa Fever Cases, 164 Deaths in 2022, Says NCDC

Lassa fever is a viral haemorrhagic fever transmitted by rats and has the potential to cause tens of thousands of…

2 years ago

Biden Tests Positive for Covid Again, Returns to Isolation

White House physician, Kevin O'Connor, said Biden “has experienced no reemergence of symptoms, and continues to feel quite well.”

2 years ago

Biden’s Health Improving, No Close Contacts Tested Positive for Covid, White House Says

The White House has sought to underscore Biden's ability to work through his illness.

2 years ago

WHO Declares Monkeypox Global Health Emergency as Infections Soar

The WHO- a "public health emergency of international concern" - is designed to sound an alarm that a…

2 years ago

Biden Tests Positive for Covid, Has Mild Symptoms

US President Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19, the White House said Thursday.

2 years ago

Ghana Declares First-Ever Outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease

Marburg is a highly infectious viral haemorrhagic fever in the same family as the more well-known Ebola virus disease.

2 years ago

WHO Reports First Two Cases of Marburg Virus Disease in Ghana

The WHO has reported two suspected cases of Marburg Virus Disease in Ghana

2 years ago