240 Million Boys Affected by Childhood Sexual Violence as UNICEF Report Exposes Global Crisis

In a stark revelation of the global scope of childhood sexual violence, the United Nations children’s agency (UNICEF) has reported that up to 310 million boys and men, roughly 1 in 11, have suffered sexual abuse or rape during their childhood. This information, published on UNICEF’s official website and shared with Africa Health Report (AHR),…

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Malnutrition: Sultan, Kukah Make Case for Pregnant Women, Breast-Feeding Mothers

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, and the Catholic bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah, on Friday called for new policies to tackle malnutrition, boost the well-being of pregnant women, breast-feeding mothers and children in the country. They made the appeal in Abuja at separate stakeholders’ meetings organised by the…

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JUST IN: Zambia Records First Mpox Case – Health Minister

Zambia’s Health Minister Elijah Muchima announced Thursday the first-recorded mpox case in the country. The 32-year-old Tanzanian male patient traveled from a neighboring country last month and presented symptoms earlier this month. He is currently admitted to a health facility in the Central Province. “Given the patient’s extensive travel history and interaction at multiple points…

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Ekiti, UNICEF Partner to Eradicate HPV, Preventable Childhood Diseases

The Ekiti State Government has reaffirmed its dedication to collaborating with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to combat the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and preventable childhood diseases, ensuring the overall well-being of its residents . This commitment was reiterated by the state’s Commissioner for Information, Taiwo Olatunbosun, at a media advocacy dialogue in Ikere…

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Nigeria’s Healthcare Workforce Exodus Threatens Universal Coverage – FG

The Federal Government has expressed grave concerns over the emigration of Nigeria’s healthcare professionals, which is obstructing efforts to achieve universal health coverage. Speaking during the launch of the Nigerian Health Professionals in Diaspora Plus Engagement Programme in Abuja, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa noted the program’s primary…

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Sickle Cell Patients: Oyo Targets 800 for Treatment Access, Launches Health Insurance Scheme

Korede Abdullah in Lagoa   The Oyo State Health Insurance Agency (OYSHIA) has partnered with the Sickle Cell Hope Alive Foundation (SCHAF) to introduce a health insurance program specifically designed for individuals living with sickle cell disease. This initiative aims to alleviate the healthcare expenses and improve the overall wellbeing of those affected. According to…

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