Africa Health Report
The World Bank has joined forces with the Nasarawa State government to address the increasing cases of gender-based violence(GBV) and other issues affecting the girl child in the state. Speaking at a one-day sensitization workshop for stakeholders on the dangers of gender-based violence (GBV) and female genital mutilation (FGM), Esther Yonah, the Gender Pillar Head…
The Kwara State Government has issued an appeal to the public to remain calm over reports of 33 cows allegedly dying from poisoning and their meat being put up for sale at Mandate Market in Ilorin, the state capita. The appeal comes after the Kwara Monitoring Group (KMG) raised concerns in a statement, calling on…
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and UNICEF Thursday commended the prequalification of a new oral cholera vaccine (OCV), Euvichol-S, by WHO. Africa Health Report Thursday reported that with the WHO’s prequalification the vaccine can be made available to countries around the world. In a joint statement Thursday, they said the prequalification of the new product would…
A new oral vaccine for cholera, Euvichol-S, has been prequalified by the World Health Organisation. A press statement released by the WHO on Thursday, on its website made this public. According to WHO, the prequalification was issued last Friday, April 12, 2024. WHO informed that the aim of vaccine prequalification is to ensure that vaccines…
The World Bank Group (WBG) has announced its plan to support 1.5 Billion people across all countries in delivering quality and affordable health services from infantry to Adulthood. This was confirmed in a press statement on the group website on 18th April stating its plan to reach all groups irrespective of their geographical location. “Providing…
Mosquitoes, humans and snakes have been ranked as three deadliest animals in the world. This was revealed in a recent study by the BBC. Mosquitoes are ranked as the number one deadliest animal in the world with a record of 725,000 deaths per year through the spread of malaria. This is made known through a…
FeedUp Africa, a non-profit organization, has announced plans to address the alarming rates of malnutrition among children under five in Ogun state. Victoria Oletu, the Technical Lead at FeedUp Africa, Thursday, revealed that the organisation will be commemorating the Global Child Nutrition Month in April with an intervention at the Ofada Primary Health Care Center….
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), on Wednesday handed over six ambulance boats to the Bayelsa State Government in a bid to improve healthcare and emergency response services in riverine communities living in far-flung areas. The ambulance boats, funded by the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI), are equipped with medical amenities and staffed…
The National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT) says is working towards establishing a preventive clinic for cancer in each of the six geopolitical zones of the country. The Director General of the institute, Prof. Usman Malami Aliyu, announced this at the weekend in Abuja during a one-day retreat for health journalists organised by…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has warned the public about a hazardous drug mixture called Combine, adding that is a shortcut to death. Femi Babafemi, the Director of Media and Advocacy for the agency, posted on his social media account on Sunday, revealing details about the intercepted contraband along with a video showcasing…