WHO Says One in Four Adolescents Had No Active Days Last Week
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND — About one in four adolescents worldwide did not reach 60 minutes of physical activity on any day in the […]
Ethiopia Hosts First Global Emergency Medical Teams Meeting in Africa
ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA — More than 800 participants from over 100 countries are gathering in Ethiopia from 3 to 5 November for […]
WHO Says Three in Four Africans With Diabetes Do Not Know It
BRAZZAVILLE, CONGO — Nearly three in four adults with diabetes in Africa do not know they have the condition, the World […]
WHO Says Ebola Survivors Can Spread Virus Through Sex, Not Saliva
BRAZZAVILLE, CONGO — People who survive Ebola can pass the virus on through sex if it persists in semen after recovery, but […]
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), […]
WHO Identifies BA.2.86 as Emerging COVID-19 Variant: Insights and Precautions
The World Health Organization raises awareness about the BA.2.86 variant, nicknamed ‘pirola,’ citing its slow but steady rise and potential impact. The […]
Climate Change Poses Severe Threat to Pregnant Women and Children
Pregnant women, infants, and children are facing severe health risks due to climate catastrophes, demanding immediate attention, according to a recent Call […]
Federal Ministry of Health Panel Exposes Job Racketeering Scandal at OAUTH
In a recent revelation, an investigative panel initiated by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has uncovered the reasons behind […]
African Legislators Unite in Support of Robust Health Emergency Preparedness
Accra, Ghana – November 10, 2023 – In an unprecedented gathering, African lawmakers convened for the continent’s inaugural parliamentary meeting on health […]
NAFDAC Issues Alert on Faulty HIV Test Kits: Abbott’s m-PIMA HIV-1/2 VL
In a recent public advisory, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised concerns about the performance […]
Global tuberculosis report 2023 – WHO
The Global Tuberculosis Report 2023 provides a comprehensive assessment of the tuberculosis (TB) epidemic, as well as the progress made in prevention, […]
Understanding Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and Its Impact on Young Girls in Nigeria
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is a significant public health concern among young girls in Nigeria. The rising cases of HPV infection and […]