Measles cases surge by 20% globally, over 10 million people infected in 2023
Measles cases globally have increased by 20% from 2022, with over 10 million people infected, revealing inadequate immunization coverage is ...
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Nigeria’s disease burden could reach 21% due to climate change – Report
Nigeria’s disease burden could reach 21% due to climate change and its escalating impact, a new report warns, emphasizing the ...
WHO lists 17 endemic pathogens that urgently require new vaccines globally
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday released a new study listing 17 endemic pathogens that urgently require vaccines.
Africa is closer than ever to eradicating Polio – WHO
As the world marks World Polio Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) has emphasized that Africa is closer than ever ...
Cholera deaths surge globally, Nigeria among hardest hit despite fewer cases
Nigeria, one of the hardest-hit countries, has recorded over 10,000 cholera cases in the first nine months of the year, ...
Nigeria to receive first shipment of long-awaited malaria vaccines today
Nigeria is set to receive its first consignment of malaria vaccines today Thursday, a key development in the country's ongoing ...
Cholera outbreak hits Adamawa with 12 deaths, 308 hospitalised
The Adamawa State government has confirmed a cholera outbreak that has resulted in 12 deaths and the hospitalization of over ...
Nigeria Medical Association groans over alarming shortage of medical doctors in Kwara
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) Kwara Branch has raised an alarm over the critical shortage of medical doctors in the ...
Nigerian Doctor-Patient ratio worsens by 1000% against WHO recommendation – NMA
The President of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Prof. Bala Audu, has revealed the deterioration of Nigeria's doctor-patient ratio, significantly ...
WHO announces global resurgence of cholera as Nigeria struggles to contain spread
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced a significant rise in cholera cases globally, with approximately 195,000 reported cases and ...
