Around 560,000 children under ten have been successfully vaccinated against polio during the first round of an emergency campaign in the Gaza Strip, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) reported on Friday. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus tweeted that it…
UN agencies urge immediate boost in HIV services to end AIDS by 2030
An immediate increase in HIV services is needed in the countries most affected by the pandemic to end AIDS by 2030, according to a new report by the Global Alliance for Ending AIDS in Children by 2030, released on Monday.…
Kidney Damage, Nigeria Bans Sachet Alcoholic Drinks
The Nigerian Government says it has begun enforcing the ban on the importation, manufacture, distribution, sale, and use of alcoholic beverages in sachets, PET, and glass bottles of 200 ml and below. This was disclosed by the Director-General of…
NSSF launches ‘Righting our Story’ Literary Contest
By Fabian Ekeruche The Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF) says it has launched a national Literary contest in pursuance of its mission to transform healthcare outcomes in Nigeria. This is contained in a statement signed by NSSF’s General Manager, Dr.…
LASG partners GETP to host 8th Conference on OneHealth and BioSecurity: To launch OneHealth Strategy
Lasg to partner on 8th OneHealth/Biosecurity Conference To Launch Strategic OneHealth roadmap Global Emerging Treatment (GET) Pathogens promises an impact oriented conference The Lagos State Commissioner of Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi has disclosed that the lagos state government, with the…
UNICEF and WHO step up efforts to contain Cholera in Malawi and call for additional funds and support
The cholera outbreak, initially limited to the southern part of the country, has now spread to Malawi’s northern and central regions. To date, 1,483 cases and 58 deaths have been recorded with the case fatality rate at 3.9 per cent.…
Environmental officers, PECAN collaborate to tackle Malaria scourge in Nigeria
The Environmental Health Officers Registration Council of Nigeria (EHORECON) and Pest Control Association of Nigeria (PECAN) have agreed to collaborate in tackling the scourge of Malaria in the country. The organisations made the commitment on Saturday in Abuja during the…