The Federal Government has reaffirmed commitment to promoting biotechnology for national development, defending the safety of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) in food and medicine. Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, reaffirmed the government’s…
FG Inaugurates Revitalisation Plan for 901 PHCs
The Federal Government, through the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), has announced the revitalisation of more than 901 Primary Health Centres (PHCs) across Nigeria. Additionally, it plans to upgrade 2,701 more as part of its effort to ensure…
World Food Programme (WFP) Warns of Rising Hunger and Malnutrition in Ethiopia as Humanitarian Needs Outpace Resources
The organization’s life-saving response has been severely hampered by critical funding shortfalls as 3.6 million of the most vulnerable are at imminent risk of losing food assistance Hunger and malnutrition are on the rise in Ethiopia as ongoing conflict, regional…
LASG, Irede Foundation seek support for PWDs
The Lagos State Government (LASG) and The Irede Foundation (TIF) has called on corporate individuals and the general public to support Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) to live a fulfilled life. They made the call on Saturday in Lagos at the…
Gas Attack at Hamburg’s Famed Miniature World Attraction Injures 46
By Bernhard Sprengel, dpa An unidentified individual released irritant gas on Saturday at the Miniatur Wunderland in Hamburg, one of the most popular tourist attractions in the northern German city and considered the largest model train exhibition in the world.…
Dangers Grow for Myanmar Quake Survivors, Health System ‘Overwhelmed’
In earthquake-shattered central Myanmar, people are sleeping in the streets in fear of buildings collapsing, facing early monsoon rains and the risk of waterborne diseases, the UN warned on Tuesday. Ten days after a 7.7 magnitude quake levelled buildings and…
DR Congo crisis: 41,700 refugees have fled violence to Uganda
Some 41,000 refugees have crossed from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) into Uganda since January, many of them having witnessed killings, “sexual violence and other traumatic experience during their flight,” said the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) on Tuesday.…
World Health Day: How Mercy Ships is Empowering Local Surgeons to Create a Healthier Future
In 2024, as the Africa Mercy continued to offer direct medical services in Madagascar, Mercy Ships and NGO Operation Smile collaborated to train and mentor local health professionals in comprehensive cleft care This year’s World Health Day theme, Healthy Beginnings,…
World Health Day: Merck Foundation, African First Ladies Provide over 2250 Scholarships to Doctors Across Africa
Merck Foundation scholarships are highly significant, as they provide doctors with specialized training, helping to bridge healthcare gaps and improve patient care in underserved communities Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany marks “World Health Day”2025 in partnership with…
India Research Conclave 2025 at AIIMS Sets the Stage for Strengthening India’s Research Ecosystem
The India Research Conclave 2025, hosted at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, marked a significant milestone in advancing research excellence, fostering collaboration, and reinforcing research integrity in India. Powered by Springer Nature, the conclave brought…
