US Court Halts Mail Delivery of Abortion Pill, Sparks Legal Battle
ABUJA, Nigeria – A United States appeals court has temporarily blocked the mail delivery of abortion medication mifepristone, intensifying legal tensions over reproductive rights…
Global Health
WHO Opens Global Submissions for 2027 Essential Medicines List Review
ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization has opened submissions for the 2027 update of its Model Lists of Essential Medicines, inviting experts worldwide…
WHO Expands Global Biomanufacturing Training Network to Boost Vaccine Access
ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization has expanded its global biomanufacturing training network, designating regional centres across all six regions to strengthen vaccine…
Ghana Rejects US Health Deal Over Data Sharing Concerns
ACCRA, Ghana – Ghana has rejected a proposed bilateral health agreement with the United States, citing concerns over sensitive data-sharing requirements, in a move…
Africa CDC Launches Ministerial Committee to Reform Global Health Governance
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has launched a high-level ministerial committee aimed at strengthening Africa’s influence in global…
WHO-Backed Programme Trains Health Workers on Safe Abortion Care
ABUJA, Nigeria – A global health training initiative has been launched to strengthen the capacity of healthcare workers to deliver safe, rights-based abortion care.…
Vaccines Save 20m Lives in Africa – Report
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nearly 20 million lives have been saved in Africa through measles vaccination since 2000, according to a new analysis by the…
WHO Expands Opioid Treatment To Curb Rising Overdose Deaths
LAGOS, Nigeria – The World Health Organization updates its global guidelines on opioid dependence treatment, expanding care options to address rising overdose deaths worldwide.…
WHO Urges Global Unity, Trust in Science on World Health Day
GENEVA, Switzerland – The World Health Organization calls for renewed global unity and trust in science as it marks World Health Day 2026, warning…
Africa CDC Appoints Osinbajo as Strategic Advisor to Director-General
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention appoints Yemi Osinbajo as Senior Strategic Advisor to its Director-General, strengthening leadership…