Nigeria confirms no Ebola cases, issues advisory as outbreak in DR Congo claims 15 lives
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that there are no cases of Ebola virus disease ...
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FG begins $11m distribution of 1,653 solar cold chain units, allocates highest share to Northwest, Northcentral
The Federal Government has commenced the distribution of 1,653 solar-powered cold chain units, valued at about $11 million, to strengthen ...
WHO nominates Prof. Mohamed Janabi as regional director for Africa
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the nomination of Prof. Mohamed Janabi as the next Regional Director for the ...
Africa requires over $220 million to sustain Mpox response – Africa CDC, WHO
Africa requires more than $220 million to sustain and scale up its response to the ongoing mpox outbreak, as the ...
USAID withdrawal will disrupt essential services in northeast Nigeria – Stakeholders warn
Stakeholders have expressed concerns that the withdrawal of humanitarian aid by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) will ...
Nigeria’s life expectancy at 54 years, below global average – Report
The 2024 State of the Nation Health Report indicates that life expectancy in Nigeria, though improving, remains below the global ...
WHO, ITU launch global safe listening standard to prevent hearing loss among gamers
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have introduced the first global standard for safe listening ...
Africa CDC says vaccine manufacturers in Africa to get approval for 8 vaccines by 2030
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) says at least three African vaccine manufacturers are expected to ...
Breast cancer cases to rise 38%, deaths to increase 68% by 2050 – WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that global breast cancer cases are expected to rise by 38% by 2050.
USAID suspension is disrupting global health programs in 50 countries – WHO warns
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that the recent suspension of U.S. foreign aid has disrupted critical health programs ...
