An increasing number of patients are seeking care at Nyiragongo General Referral Hospital in Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, amid a rapidly spreading mpox epidemic.…
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According to the African Union health agency, since the start of the year, Africa has reported 18,737 suspected or confirmed Mpox cases, including 1,200 in just…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has kicked off the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA)-Healthcare Expansion Programme and the retention of 120,000 frontline health workers. President Tinubu said…
The Mpox outbreaks in Congo and other African countries have been declared a global emergency by the World Health Organisation.The virus has been confirmed among children…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has reported that Mpox is primarily affecting men, with 90% of cases occurring in male individuals. Most of these infections have…
Vaccines to tackle the increasing Mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and nearby countries may not arrive soon.The World Health Organisation (WHO) is…
President Bola Tinubu has approved a policy to ensure that health workers are well-supported, adequately rewarded, and optimally utilised to meet Nigerians’ healthcare needs. Health Minister…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced a public health emergency regarding the Mpox disease in Africa, prompting the Ghana Health Service (GHS) to prepare for…
The African Union’s public health watchdog announced a public health emergency on Tuesday in response to the increasing Mpox outbreak across the continent, describing the decision…
As we observe International Youth Day, it is essential to focus on the mental health challenges facing Nigerian youth, who make up over 70% of the…