International Nurses Day: 500 medical personnel murdered in Gaza since Oct. 7
No fewer than 500 medical personnel have been killed since the beginning of Israel’s war on Gaza on Oct. 7...
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AFDB, WHO vow joint efforts to boost Africa’s primary healthcare
In a bid to address Africa's healthcare challenges, the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and the World Health Organization (WHO)...
Congo Republic declares Mpox epidemic as fresh cases surface
The Republic of Congo has declared an mpox epidemic after 19 cases were reported in five departments, including the capital,...
WHO says contaminated cough syrup in Africa mopped up
The World Health Organization, WHO, has announced that a contaminated batch of Benylin Paediatric Syrup is no longer available in...
4.5 billion people uncovered fully by essential health services, says WHO
The World Health Organisation said that at least 4.5 billion people, more than half of the world’s population, are not...
WHO says 21 patients dead as Israeli forces reportedly withdraw troops from Al-Shifa Hospital
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for the evacuation of patients from the al-Shifa Hospital, as it announced that...
Economic hardship: Psychiatrist warns of increased risk of mental health crisis among Nigerians
A consultant psychiatrist, Taiwo Obindo, on Wednesday, said some Nigerians might be prone to developing mental health conditions due to...
WHO urges access for patients in Gaza as Israeli offensives intensify
The Director-General of the World Health Organization on Sunday raised concerns over the deteriorating conditions at a hospital in the...
First case of COVID-19 JN.1 strain found in Tunisia
The first case of the new COVID-19 JN.1 strain has been confirmed in Tunisia. The detection came from 60 samples...
Cameroon sets to roll out malaria vaccination programme after successful trials
Cameroon is set to begin the world's first systematic malaria immunization scheme on Monday, which is expected to save the...
