New UN Evidence Links Contraceptives to Gender Equality, Cancer Protection
ABUJA, Nigeria – A new evidence brief from the United Nations’ Special Programme in Human Reproduction (HRP) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) shows…
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Ebola Outbreak in Congo Kills Dozens Amid Severe Funding Gaps
GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo – A deadly Ebola outbreak has killed at least 35 people in southern Congo as health authorities warn of…
WHO, UNICEF Warn Billions Still Lack Basic Services in Health Facilities
ABUJA, Nigeria – A recent report jointly published by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNICEF has revealed that billions of people worldwide are…
Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to Polio Eradication at UNGA
LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria has reaffirmed its determination to eradicate polio and strengthen routine immunisation as global leaders convene at the 80th United Nations…
Ethiopia First African Nation to Deploy Malaria Vaccine Rollout
ABUJA, Nigeria – Ethiopia has become the first African country to deploy the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention…
NCDs Cause 32m Deaths Yearly – WHO warns
ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health conditions are now the most urgent public…
World Patient Safety Day: Poor Care Causes 60% Maternal Deaths in Africa – WHO
ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged African countries to prioritise child and newborn safety in hospitals, warning that poor-quality care…
Four in Ten Nigerian Adults Now Living with Hypertension Crisis
Abuja, Nigeria — Medical experts warn that hypertension has reached alarming levels in Nigeria, with four in ten adults now living with the condition. …
Ebola Resurfaces: Nigeria Must Prioritise Preparedness – Expert Warns
ABUJA, Nigeria – As Ebola resurfaces in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Nigerian health officials are sounding a warning: readiness, not panic, will…
Over 6,000 Cholera Deaths Reported in 2024 – WHO
Abuja, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation (WHO) confirms cholera killed more than 6,000 people in 2024, a 50 per cent increase compared with…