Academy Urges Action on Maternal Mortality
ABUJA, Nigeria – The maternal mortality in Nigeria crisis remains unacceptable and requires urgent action alongside stronger epidemic preparedness and measures to stem the…
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epidemic preparedness
Africa Launches $518m Ebola Plan Amid Bundibugyo Outbreak Fears
ABUJA, Nigeria – African health authorities have launched an ambitious $518 million continental preparedness and response plan aimed at containing the ongoing outbreak of…
WHO Tests Strategy Game to Speed Up Outbreak Detection
ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation pilots a strategy game designed to help countries detect and respond to disease outbreaks faster, as global…
After the Sirens Fall Silent: Why Nigeria Cannot Afford to Blink on Mpox
LAGOS, Nigeria – When Africa’s public health leaders quietly lowered the emergency siren on mpox, it was meant to signal progress, not relief. Yet…
“Match Words with Action” – Expert Urges ECOWAS to Tackle Lassa Fever
ABUJA, Nigeria- Renowned virologist Prof. Oyewale Tomori has urged West African governments to take urgent action to defeat Lassa fever, a viral haemorrhagic disease…
African Health Leaders Urge Stronger Epidemic Surveillance Systems
ABUJA, Nigeria – African health leaders are urging urgent investment in national epidemic surveillance and research systems to strengthen preparedness for Lassa fever and…