WHO Warns India Over Toxic Syrups Killing Children Nationwide
LAGOS, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued a global medical alert after discovering contaminated cough syrups in India linked to multiple…
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WHO Sounds Alarm as Neurological Disorders Kill 11m Yearly
ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed that neurological disorders kill more than 11 million people annually, calling for urgent global…
WHO Urges Nigeria to Prioritise Adolescent Health, Mental Well-being
ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged Nigeria to prioritise adolescent health and mental well-being, warning that millions of young people…
Nigeria’s Cancer Gamble: Can Local Scientists Turn Hope into Discovery?
LAGOS, Nigeria – In a quiet laboratory tucked inside Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigerian researchers believe they may have stumbled upon something extraordinary —…
Africa Health Report: Top 10 Health Stories of the Week, 6–12 October 2025
📝 Editor’s Note From Lassa fever alerts in Nigeria to the global rise of mental health and epidemic concerns, this week underscored how Africa’s…
NCDC Launches Language Hackathon to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has launched an innovative programme to bridge language gaps in the fight…
WHO Urges Stronger Mental Health Systems in Crises
ABUJA, Nigeria – As Nigeria marked World Mental Health Day 2025, the World Health Organisation (WHO) called for stronger integration of mental health and…
Only 11 African Nations Integrate Mental Health in Disaster Plans – WHO
ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised alarm over Africa’s poor integration of mental health services into disaster preparedness and response,…
2025 World Sight Day: WHO Warns Only 26% of Africans Access Cataract Surgery
ABUJA, Nigeria — The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on African governments to prioritise investment in national eye health as new data show…
WHO Warns of Global Chikungunya Surge as Outbreaks Spread
ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation warns of a global chikungunya resurgence, with more than 445,000 suspected and confirmed cases and 155 deaths…