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),…
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…
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…
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…
As the world observes World Thrombosis Day on October 13, 2024, the Dean of the Faculty of Health Law and Humanities at the University of Medical Sciences, Ondo State, LeRoy Edozien has issued a rallying call for increased awareness about the dangers of thrombosis. Speaking at an event in Asaba on Friday, he stressed the…
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has confirmed that the construction of the new Massey Children’s Hospital is on track for completion by mid-2025. During a recent site inspection, the Governor announced that substantial construction work is expected to be finished by the end of 2024, with final touches to follow. In a statement posted…
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…
Child myopia cases have skyrocketed in recent years, with a staggering 50% increase in nearsightedness among African children under the age of 16. Medical experts are warning of a potential epidemic. In an in-depth investigation, Africa Health Report’s Korede Abdullah uncovers the shocking trajectory of child myopia, which is rapidly becoming a major public health…
Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has declared that at least 489 new cases, 53 deaths have been confirmed in past week. Africa expects to receive 10 million doses from partners. Mpox exhibits flu-like symptoms and pus-filled lesions. Nigeria, which has received donations of 10,000 doses of a vaccine from the US,…
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…
