The Paediatric Association of Nigeria (PAN) has expressed concern over the high rate of zero-dose immunisation in the country, revealing that more than 2.5 million Nigerian…
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The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued a grave warning and emergency appeal, stating that over 166 million people worldwide require urgent health assistance. In an…
The Borno State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (BOSCHMA) has announced the enrollment of 115,628 vulnerable individuals into its free healthcare programme, a commendable initiative that commenced…
Uganda is set to destroy COVID-19 vaccines valued at $7.3 million after they reached their expiration date. The government of the East African nation procured approximately…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reveals that Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) claimed the lives of 190 individuals across Nigeria in 2023. Dr. Ifedayo Adetifa, the…
Data from various sources indicates increased transmission of COVID-19 in December 2023 boosted by large gatherings during the Christmas holidays. The Director-General of the World Health…
The Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Tedros Ghebreyesus, addressed the significant barriers facing humanitarian work in Gaza, Sudan, and Ethiopia during a press briefing.…
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has partnered with Nigeria’s anti-narcotics agency, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), to provide an upgraded…
A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences indicates that bottled water contains significantly higher levels of tiny plastic particles, known…
The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the Federal Medical Centre, Ebute Metta, Lagos, Dr. Adedamola Dada, has disclosed that the hospital is actively employing retired specialists…