Health

Canada Passes Bill to Fully Fund Contraception, Diabetes Drugs

Canada's parliament has passed a bill to fully cover contraception and diabetes drugs, marking a step toward national pharmacare.

1 month ago

World Bank Approves $1.57 Billion to Boost Healthcare, Combat Climate Change in Nigeria

The World Bank has approved $1.57 billion to boost healthcare and climate resilience in Nigeria, focusing on women, children, and…

2 months ago

New COVID-19 Variant XEC Rapidly Spreading Across Europe, US

A new COVID-19 variant, XEC, has spread across 27 countries, including the US, infecting more than 600 people.

2 months ago

Rwanda Confirms First Cases Of Marburg Disease, Health Ministry Reports

Rwanda has confirmed its first Marburg disease cases, with patients isolated as investigations into the source continue.

2 months ago

India Confirms First Case of New Mpox Strain Amid WHO Alert

India has reported its first case with the new mpox strain that has triggered a public health emergency alert by…

2 months ago

Nigeria Signs MoU With Vestergaard To Establish First Regional Manufacturing Facility For Insecticide-Treated Nets

In a significant stride towards combating malaria, the Nigerian Government, through the Presidential Initiative for Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain…

2 months ago

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.

2 months 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 months 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 months 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.

3 months ago