FG Orders Healthcare Facilities to Treat Gunshot Victims Without Police Clearance
The federal government has declared that both public and private healthcare facilities must attend to victims of gunshots, citing rising deaths
No Evidence of COVID-19 Variant XEC in Nigeria, Federal Health Ministry Assures Public
Federal Health Ministry has confirmed no evidence of COVID-19 Variant XEC in Nigeria, urging calm and adherence to hygiene practices.
WHO Warns Africa’s Diabetes Cases May Surge To 54 Million By 2045 Without Urgent Action
WHO has projected that Africa’s diabetes cases could reach 54 million by 2045, demanding urgent healthcare reforms. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said without urgent interventions, the number of
Russia Claims African, Ex-Soviet Nations Show Interest In Its Mpox Vaccine
Russia has claimed that there is an increased interest from African and ex-Soviet countries in its mpox vaccine, Orthopoxvac
WHO Emergency Committee To Meet For Revaluation Of Mpox’s Status As Global Health Emergency
The WHO will reassess mpox’s status as a global health emergency next week, during a meeting with its Emergency Committee
Nigeria, USAID Unveil Joint Research Study On HIV Vaccine
Nigeria has joined the USAID-funded HIV-VISTA project as the only West African research site, aiming to develop a continent-specific vaccine
WHO Distributes Mpox Vaccines To Hard-Hit African Countries; DRC To Get Largest Share
WHO has allocated 899,000 mpox vaccine doses to nine African nations, prioritising those hit hardest by the latest outbreak.
Medical Doctor Hires SAN against NMA in N200m Damages Appeal
Abuja-based Doctor Obiatuegwu seeks N200 million in compensation for unlawful suspension by Nigerian Medical Association, following FCT court judgment.
Britain Detects Two Additional Cases Of New Mpox Variant, Total Reaches Three
The UK has confirmed two more cases of the new mpox variant, clade Ib
NHIA, States Move to Maximise $669m Global Fund Support for Health Insurance
The NHIA, with Global Fund’s $669 million support, aims to strengthen Nigeria’s health insurance against HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis.
Los Angeles County Sues PepsiCo, Coca-Cola Over Plastic Pollution Allegations
Los Angeles County has filed a lawsuit against PepsiCo and Coca-Cola, alleging plastic pollution and consumer deception.
Nigeria Among 30 Countries Accounting for 87% of Global TB Cases in 2023, Says WHO
WHO has reported the global number of Tuberculosis deaths fell in 2023, with 1.25 million deaths, down from 1.32 million in 2022.
Britain Detects First Case Of New Mpox Variant Clade Ib, Authorities Report
Britain has detected its first case of the new mpox variant clade Ib, according to the country’s health security agency
Experts Warn Of Increasing Heat-Related iIlnesses, Fatalities Linked To Climate Change
Experts have warned that climate change will worsen health risks due to a surge in heat-related illnesses worldwide.
Attack On Polio Vaccination Teams In Pakistan Claims Policeman’s Life
Unidentified gunmen attacked a polio vaccination team in Pakistan, killing one policeman, according to reports from officials
WHO Urges African Governments to Sustain Efforts in Polio Eradication
WHO has urged African governments to maintain efforts in eradicating polio, highlighting significant milestones in the fight against the disease.
Egypt Declared Malaria-Free By WHO After Almost A Century Of Fighting Against The Disease
WHO has certified Egypt malaria-free after nearly 100 years of efforts to eradicate the deadly mosquito-borne disease.
Surge in Polio Cases in Pakistan Sparks Urgent Vaccination Campaign
Pakistan has confirmed six new polio cases, raising this year’s total to 39, prompting a nationwide vaccination initiative.
Nigeria Releases N12.911bn to Health Agencies for Healthcare Intervention
The federal government has released N12.911bn to four health agencies from the Basic Health Care Provision Fund, for Healthcare Intervention
Nigeria Launches New R21 Malaria Vaccine To Combat Deadly Disease
Nigeria has launched a new R21 vaccine to combat malaria, and it is to be freely administered
