The World Health Organization (WHO) has allocated $1 million from its Contingency Fund for Emergencies to bolster the Mpox response. WHO Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced the funding during an online media briefing yesterday. “We have a regional response plan requiring $15 million for surveillance, preparedness, and response activities,” Ghebreyesus said, noting that further…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for the reversal of all policies contributing to the country’s economic crisis. In a communiqué sent to Africa Health Report after an emergency meeting on Wednesday night, NLC President Comrade Joe Ajaero and General Secretary Emmanuel Ugboaja emphasised the urgent need for policy changes to address severe hardship…
Contradicting the Nigerian Army’s initial statement, Malam Mohammed, father of Ismail Mohammed, asserts that his 19-year-old son was killed inside their home in Samaru, Kaduna, on Tuesday. Initially, the Army spokesperson Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, reported that Mohammed was struck by a warning shot fired by a soldier amidst chaos involving hoodlums burning tires and…
The Nigerian Army has expressed regret over the death of 16-year-old Ismail Mohammed in Kaduna, attributing it to an unfortunate incident. Director of Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, in a statement, explained that troops responding to a distress call encountered a chaotic scene with hoodlums burning tires and attacking security personnel. …
President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of a new board for the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), as confirmed by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity. The new board members are Alhaji Aminu Masari as Chairman, Senator Sani Danladi, Mr. Sunday Adepoju, Mr. Nurudeen Adeyemi, Mrs. Esther Onyinyechukwu Ukachukwu,…
Despite ban, the abuse of harmful chemicals in beauty products in open markets in Nigeria is alarming. Africa Health Report AHR, uncovers the unrestrained misuse of beauty and skin products in this investigative report by our Correspondent, Gom Mirian who spents weeks of unrelentless efforts exposing the health implications faced by unsuspecting public and unraveling…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday gave a nod to what it called a pivotal financial accommodation to support the proposed merger between Unity Bank and Providus Bank. It was gathered that two former military heads of states and an ex-president threw their influence behind the two ailing commercial banks. Although yet to…
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has urged President Bola Tinubu to prioritise the security and safety of the people in the northern region. In a statement by Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, Director of Publicity and Advocacy for NEF, the forum highlighted the urgent need for decisive action to address the escalating violence and criminal activities plaguing the…
The Nigerian Federal Government has issued a travel advisory for the UK following the recent violence, including the tragic deaths of three young girls at a Taylor Swift-themed event. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement signed by Spokesperson Amb. Eche Abu-Obe, on Monday, described the situation as having reached “dangerous proportions,” citing attacks…
Nobel laureate Professor Wole Soyinka expressed disappointment with President Bola Tinubu’s nationwide address, saying it failed to address the attacks on #EndBadGovernance protesters by security agencies. In a statement on Sunday, Soyinka highlighted the concerning deterioration of the state’s management of protests and the resulting cycle of resentment and reprisals. Soyinka emphasized the use of…
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