New vaccine could hold the key to tackling severe malaria in infants

[ad_1] By PAULINE KAIRU An experimental malaria vaccine has shown promising results in a cohort of Tanzanian infants, bringing hope for effective long-lasting protection against the disease. Malaria, which claims over half a million lives annually according to the World Health Organisation, lacks an efficient vaccine. If proven to be effective and safe, the experimental…

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Hunger Protest: Eve of Day of Rage

Security Tightens at Eagle Square Hours to Planned Hunger Protest in Abuja In the early hours of Thursday, August 1, Africa Health Report noted a significant increase in security measures at the Eagle Square in Abuja. The heightened security presence comes in anticipation of a long-awaited hunger protest set to commence this morning. Tensions have…

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Sanusi celebrates 80th birthday with medical outreach to indigent Nigerians – The Sun Nigeria

[ad_1] By Bianca Iboma-Emefu Former Managing Director of Cosmic Insurance Brokers Dr Teslim Sanusi celebrated his 80th birthday in style recently. The Octogenarian entertained friends, family, Lions Club and the underprivileged at a lavish banquet at Ota, Ogun State. Dignitaries from many spheres of life attended the event to honour the Insurance Guru. Apart from…

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Fuel Crisis Looms as Petrol Truck Owners Plans to Halt Operation Monday

Jumoke Olasunkanmi Nigerians are set to witness another wave of petrol scarcity as the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) announces the withdrawal of operations starting Monday, February 19th. In a letter addressed to the General Secretary of the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), NARTO’s National President, Yusuf Lawal Othman,…

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China firmly opposes Japan’s discharge of Fukushima nuclear-contaminated water into sea

[ad_1] GENEVA, May 28 (Xinhua) — A Chinese delegate on Saturday expressed firm opposition to Japan’s unilateral decision to discharge the nuclear-contaminated water from Fukushima into the sea, when attending related discussions at the 76th World Health Assembly (WHA) held here. Given the strong currents along Fukushima’s coast, the radionuclides will spread to waters worldwide…

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