Health

J&J Agrees to $700m Settlement Over Talc Cancer Claims

Despite a $700m settlement, J&J didn't admit wrongdoing, maintaining that its talc products are safe and do not cause cancer.

5 months ago

Health Minister Confirms South Africa’s First Mpox Fatality

South Africa's Health Minister Joe Phaahla announced on Wednesday the first death caused by mpox.

5 months ago

First Lady Tinubu Canvasses Action Against Female Genital Mutilation in Nigeria

"I make a commitment to lend my support in delivering the global promise to end Female Genital Mutilation,” says Tinubu.

5 months ago

WHO Raises Concern Over Increasing Global STI Cases

World Health Organisation has warned of rising global STIs, highlighting increase in deaths from syphilis cases.

5 months ago

Nigeria Launches Measures to Ensure Efficient Health Supplies Procurement

BPP DG Ahmadu announced a unified procurement initiative by the government to strengthen Nigeria's healthcare system.

6 months ago

Nigerian Student With Kidney Disease Faces Deportation From UK Over Unpaid Fees

A Nigerian PhD student with a kidney disease is facing deportation from the UK due to unpaid tuition fees.

6 months ago

Haiti’s Healthcare System on the Brink of Collapse, Warns UNICEF

UNICEF says critical shortages and gang violence put Haiti's healthcare at risk, urging swift international intervention to avert catastrophe.

6 months ago

Nigeria Denies Plans for Separate HMO for Civil Servants Amid Controversy Over New Health Insurance Scheme

Ministry of Defence statement suggested a new HMO for civil servants, but Minister of Health refuted it, emphasising universal coverage.

6 months ago

Nigeria Plans New Guidelines to Regulate Organ Donation, Transplant Nationwide

Transplant Association of Nigeria has urged investment in medical infrastructure to curb organ transplant tourism.

6 months ago

OIC African First Ladies Unite To Combat Cancer

First Ladies from Organization of Islamic Cooperation African member-states have agreed to join forces to accelerate cancer prevention.

6 months ago