Global Health

West Africa Unveils Regional Roadmap for Fair Lassa Fever Vaccine Access West African health leaders at the launch of the Lassa vaccine roadmap

West African health leaders at the launch of the Lassa vaccine roadmap

West Africa Unveils Regional Roadmap for Fair Lassa Fever Vaccine Access

Mirian Gom February 5, 2026

ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire – West African governments launch a landmark regional framework to guarantee equitable access to...

Nestlé Delays Alert After Detecting Toxin in Baby Formula Nestlé baby formula products recalled across European markets

Nestlé baby formula products recalled across European markets

Nestlé Delays Alert After Detecting Toxin in Baby Formula

Koko Maxwella January 30, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Swiss food giant Nestlé acknowledges it waits several days for a health-risk assessment before...

New Repository Aims to Speed Outbreak Detection Across Africa Africa CDC, Public Health, Ebola, Mpox, Cholera, Outbreak Response, Vaccination, Community Surveillance, Africa Health, WASH

Africa CDC, Public Health, Ebola, Mpox, Cholera, Outbreak Response, Vaccination, Community Surveillance, Africa Health, WASH

New Repository Aims to Speed Outbreak Detection Across Africa

Oluwatobi Adu January 28, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) launches a Central Data...

Denmark-based Institute to Guide Evidence-driven Nutrition Policies WHO and Bayer representatives reaffirming global health partnership on neglected diseases

WHO and Bayer representatives reaffirming global health partnership on neglected diseases

Denmark-based Institute to Guide Evidence-driven Nutrition Policies

Oluwatobi Adu January 28, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation (WHO) designates a new collaborating centre in Denmark to strengthen global...

US Exit from WHO Takes Effect, Raising Global Health Concerns WHO and Bayer representatives reaffirming global health partnership on neglected diseases

WHO and Bayer representatives reaffirming global health partnership on neglected diseases

US Exit from WHO Takes Effect, Raising Global Health Concerns

Korede Abdullah January 22, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The United States formally exits the World Health Organisation on Thursday, one year after...

WHO Warns Cheap Sugary Drinks May Fuel NCD Crisis WHO Warns Cheap Sugary Drinks, Alcohol Are Driving NCD Rise

WHO Warns Cheap Sugary Drinks, Alcohol Are Driving NCD Rise

WHO Warns Cheap Sugary Drinks May Fuel NCD Crisis

Oluwatobi Adu January 13, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that the increasing affordability of sugary drinks...

WHO Launches Global Traditional Medicine Library to Boost Research WHO Report Warns Climate Change Is Now a Global Health Emergency

WHO Report Warns Climate Change Is Now a Global Health Emergency

WHO Launches Global Traditional Medicine Library to Boost Research

Oluwafunbi Bello December 23, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation (WHO) launches a first-of-its-kind digital Traditional Medicine Global Library, consolidating...

US, Nigeria Signs $5bn Health Deal Boosting Faith-Based HealthCare

US, Nigeria Signs $5bn Health Deal Boosting Faith-Based HealthCare

Oluwafunbi Bello December 21, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – The United States signs a five-year bilateral health agreement with Nigeria, committing nearly $5...

Africa, WHO Launch New Framework to Prevent Sexual Misconduct WHO scientist examines mosquito samples amid chikungunya outbreak

WHO scientist examines mosquito samples amid chikungunya outbreak

Africa, WHO Launch New Framework to Prevent Sexual Misconduct

Oluwatobi Adu November 29, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation (WHO) and 42 African Member States have unveiled a new...

Texas Settles With Pfizer, Tris Pharma Over ADHD Drug Scandal Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announcing settlement over ADHD drug case.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announcing settlement over ADHD drug case.

Texas Settles With Pfizer, Tris Pharma Over ADHD Drug Scandal

Mirian Gom November 20, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – Texas has announced a $41.5 million settlement with pharmaceutical giants Pfizer and Tris Pharma...