Rwanda Faces Marburg Virus Outbreak: Travel Advisory Sparks Criticism and Global Health Concerns

Rwanda is facing its first Marburg virus outbreak, prompting U.S. travel advisories that raise public health concerns and spark international …

Find Out The Never Before ‘Fully Recognized’ Benefit of Vaccine, according to WHO

A new WHO Technical Report has detailed never before fully recognised benefits of vaccines. This post is based on the …

World Sight Day: Why Children Should Spend More Time Outdoors

World Sight Day on October 10 highlights the urgent need for awareness around children’s eye health as myopia rates soar, …

A Common Diabetes Drug Shows Promising Results to Reverse Aging

Discover how metformin, a common diabetes medication, may hold the key to anti-aging. Recent studies show promising results for longevity …
Oral polio vaccination and a child with polio

Key Suspect Arrested in Gang Rape of Polio Worker Amid Violence Against Vaccination Teams in Pakistan

Pakistani authorities have arrested a suspect linked to the brutal gang rape of a polio worker during a vaccination drive, …

Sudan’s Humanitarian Crisis: MSF Condemns Despicable Attacks on Hospitals and Ambulance Services

Sudan is facing a deepening humanitarian crisis, with escalating violence and attacks on healthcare facilities. The situation has prompted Médecins …

Sex-enhancing Drug Misuse Linked to Rising Incidence of Penile Fractures

A growing trend of penis fractures among young Nigerian men has raised concerns among urologists, who attribute this alarming increase …

Modern Primary Healthcare Centre Unveiled in Lagos, Boosts SDGs and Universal Health Coverage

The Federal Government has unveiled a modern 20-bed Primary Healthcare Centre in Oreta Community, Lagos State, advancing healthcare access under …

Malaria: Australian Researchers Develop Sperm-Based Technique to Target Female Mosquitoes

Australian scientists unveil a revolutionary method using genetically engineered male mosquitoes to combat tropical diseases like malaria and dengue fever …

NAFDAC Seals Chinese Supermarket in Abuja Over Unapproved Goods, Begins Probe.

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed a Chinese supermarket in Abuja for allegedly …

Global Pregnancy Care: New Iron Trial Promises Transformative Benefits for Mothers and Infants

Australian researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking intravenous iron treatment for pregnant women, dramatically reducing anaemia prevalence and improving maternal health …

New Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis Strains Spreading Between Patients, Study Warns

A new study reveals alarming global transmission of drug-resistant tuberculosis strains, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced diagnostics and surveillance …

US Confirms First Human Death from Bird Flu

A recent death linked to H5N1 bird flu in Louisiana raises alarm about potential pandemic risks. Experts urge vigilance amid …

Enhancing Nigeria’s Healthcare: NPHCDA Poised to Combat Maternal Mortality and Chronic Diseases

Nigeria’s NPHCDA is set to transform the Primary Health Care system, focusing on enhanced functionality, skilled workforce development, and reducing …

Uganda’s Healthcare Crisis Worsens: Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital Plagued by Chronic Staffing Shortage

Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH), a vital healthcare lifeline for southwestern Uganda, is facing an unprecedented staffing crisis, with the …

NSAID Exposure During Pregnancy: A Potential Risk Factor for Chronic Kidney Disease in Children

A new study reveals potential risks of gestational NSAID use, linking it to a higher chance of chronic kidney disease …

Enugu NMA Requests Policy Review to Combat Brain Drain

The Enugu State NMA urges Governor Peter Mbah to reevaluate the retirement policy for healthcare workers, aiming to curb the …

Moderate HMPV Risk in Nigeria, According to NCDC

The NCDC’s latest assessment reveals a moderate risk of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Nigeria, highlighting the need for awareness and …

Healthcare Workers Demand Action to Stem Brain Drain and Enhance Welfare Package.

Nigerian doctors call for urgent reforms to tackle brain drain and boost healthcare worker welfare, aiming to enhance access, quality, …

WHO Renews Plea for China’s Cooperation on COVID-19 Origins

Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic dramatically altered the world, the World Health Organization (WHO) has again called upon China …

Standard blood tests can now predict women likely to develop pre-eclampsia

A new blood test could help detect women at risk for preeclampsia during labor, a significant cause of maternal mortality, …

Cholera Vaccine Crisis: Global Cholera Vaccine Stockpile Depleted- WHO

The WHO reports a total depletion of the global cholera vaccine stockpile, posing severe challenges to outbreak response efforts and …

Rwanda: Over 700 Vaccinated Against Marburg Virus Disease

Introduction Rwanda is making headlines with its proactive measures to combat the deadly Marburg virus, a close relative of the …

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