The Kebbi State Government in Nigeria has introduced a fleet of state-of-the-art ambulances to improve patient referrals to secondary and tertiary health facilities across the state.…
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In a market in the Chadian capital, N’Djamena, customers gather at Ache Moussa’s stall to treat their long plaits with a special paste in an ancient…
The Ugandan government has issued a ban on services provided by Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs), citing their inadequate skills in managing pregnancy-related complications which have resulted…
Nigerian pharmacists, represented by the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN), have cautioned the Nigerian Government to exercise prudence before enforcing the prohibition on imported…
Hand hygiene, also known as handwashing, is a crucial practice that involves cleaning one’s hands thoroughly with soap and water to reduce the presence of harmful…
The South African health department has urged residents to take precautions against respiratory infections expected to rise in winter. The department stated that respiratory syncytial virus…
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has recalled the popular cough syrup, Benylin Paediatric, over health concerns. NAFDAC revealed in a…
A member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) serving in Adamawa state slumped and died Wednesday night while watching the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations…
Counterfeit Products: Nigerians Urge NAFDAC to Tackle Menace
The United Nations says the Sudan conflict has left more than four million people displaced from their homes and in deteriorating health conditions. The conflict broke…