The UN on Wednesday sought a strong political commitment from African leaders to halt the spread of HIV/AIDS in the continent and achieve the target of ending the scourge globally by 2030. Berthilde Gahongayeri, the head of the UN Program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), said HIV is still a pandemic globally, causing more deaths annually among…
The authorities of the Nigerian Armed Forces have said a plot to hijack the planned nationwide hardship protest by unscrupulous elements to unleash violence has been uncovered. The armed forces made this revelation on Thursday in Abuja. “Pertaining the planned nationwide protest, there are essentially several factors to be thoroughly examined. “Given the situation, there…
Nigeria is failing to meet critical targets to reduce child and maternal mortality rates, according to a damning report released by the World Health Organization (WHO). Despite efforts to improve healthcare outcomes, the country’s maternal mortality ratio remains stubbornly high. The country director of the World Health Organisation, (WHO) Dr Walter Kazadi-Mulombo, has revealed that…
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has reaffirmed its dedication to bolstering security measures to safeguard citizens at the sub-national level. This commitment was reiterated in a recent meeting chaired by Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. In response to a planned nationwide protest scheduled for August 1 to 10, the NGF acknowledged the concerns raised by…
A new data published by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF reveals that global childhood immunization coverage has stalled since 2023, leaving 2.7 million additional children un- and under-vaccinated compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019, The latest WHO and UNICEF estimates of national immunization coverage (WUENIC) – which provide the world’s largest and most…
A study published Wednesday,showed that twice-yearly shots used to treat AIDS have shown remarkable success in preventing new infections among women. The research, conducted in South Africa and Uganda with about 5,000 participants, revealed zero infections in young women and girls who received the injections, contrasting with a 2% infection rate in those using daily…
A recent survey conducted by the Africa Polling Institute has uncovered a stark reality for Nigerians under President Tinubu’s administration – hunger reigns as the most pressing challenge faced by citizens. Titled “Biggest Challenge Nigerians are facing Under Tinubu’s presidency,” the poll gathered insights from a diverse group of individuals nationwide, painting a troubling picture…
Despite early warnings by NiMet, the agency saddled with the mandate to educate the public on weather and climate related issues, disasters often occasioned by floods, after rains occur almost every year. Against this backdrop, John Nwokocha writes on the havocs wrecked by floods, mainly due to negligence to the agency’s cautions. NiMET prediction…
The Federal Government has resumed mass trial of persons allegedly involved in terrorism and suspects of other heinous crimes against the Nigerian State. More than 300 suspects are on trial with five reputable judges manning the five courts and Chambers set up for speedy administration of justice on the ongoing trial in terrorism and other…
In a ground-breaking achievement, this year, scientists have announced the development of a candidate vaccine against Lassa fever, a deadly viral disease that has ravaged West Africa for decades. During the first Phase 2 clinical trial for any Lassa vaccine candidate, participants got vaccinated at the HJF Medical Research, Abuja, Nigeria, to accelerate the development…
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