Ghana Confirms Measles Cases in Kpone-Katamanso as Public Health Teams Mobilize
Health authorities in Ghana have confirmed four measles cases at Kpone Kokompe in the Kpone-Katamanso Municipality and have begun surveillance, contact tracing […]
Nigeria Researchers Urge Locally Trained AI Models for Health Data
Health researchers meeting in Abuja have called on African countries to build and train their own artificial intelligence models rather than rely […]
Rwanda Takes Handover of 837-Bed Masaka Hospital in Kigali
Rwanda has taken handover of the renovated and expanded Masaka Hospital in Kicukiro District, a 837-bed facility that becomes the country’s largest […]
Nigeria Pharmacy Regulator Seals 430 Medicine Outlets in Yobe State
The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria has sealed 430 medicine outlets in Yobe State for regulatory breaches, comprising 20 pharmacies, 110 patent medicine […]
Kenya Doctors Warn of Maternal Health Crisis as Medics Strike Persists
Obstetricians in Kenya’s North Rift region have warned that a continuing strike by nurses, clinical officers and other medical workers is producing […]
Nigeria Records Over 65,000 Suspected Cholera Cases Across 35 States
Abuja, Nigeria — Nigeria has recorded more than 65,000 suspected cholera cases across 35 states and about 195 local government areas so […]
Nigeria Activates Task Force as Diphtheria Outbreak Hits Katsina, Kano
Abuja, Nigeria — Nigeria’s federal government has activated an emergency multi-agency task force to contain a diphtheria outbreak affecting children in Katsina […]
NAFDAC Chief Calls for Urgent Boost in Personnel to Safeguard Public Health
NAFDAC Director-General, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, reveals the agency’s need for over 10,000 personnel to effectively fulfill its public health protection mandate, highlighting […]
NMA Calls for Legislative Overhaul to Safeguard Organ Transplants in Nigeria
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) advocates for a review of organ transplant laws, urging the National Assembly to enact friendly legislations to […]
Dengue Fever Raises Concern in Sokoto: NCDC Reports 13 Cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) alerts the public to 13 reported cases of Dengue fever in Sokoto state, […]
WHO Sounds Alarm on Antibiotic Misuse: Warns of Potential 10 Million Deaths by 2050
The World Health Organization issues a stern warning, urging responsible use of antibiotics to combat the looming threat of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), […]
Ogun State Government Takes Stringent Action Against Violations: Shuts Down Four Hospitals and Two Laboratories
In a determined move to enforce regulatory compliance, Ogun State seals multiple healthcare facilities for infractions, emphasizing the importance of adhering to […]