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Global Health Funding Crunch Raises Pandemic Risks, WHO Warns
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that shrinking global health funding is colliding with rising disease threats and conflict, creating dangerous gaps in global preparedness even…
FG Urged to Fully Fund HIV/AIDS Services Amid U.S. Foreign Aid Cuts – Durfa
An HIV/AIDS expert has warned that recent U.S. policy changes halting foreign aid could reverse decades of progress in the fight against HIV/AIDS in Nigeria, urging the Federal…
UK Health Authorities Issue Fresh Alert After Nipah Virus Cases Confirmed in India
UK health authorities have issued a renewed warning following the confirmation of two cases of the deadly Nipah virus in India, prompting heightened surveillance across…
Ethiopia Declares End to First-Ever Marburg Virus Outbreak
Ethiopia has officially declared the end of its first-ever outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) after completing enhanced surveillance and the mandatory 42-day follow-up period…
Health Minister confirms mass vaccination against measles, yellow fever
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, says that the Federal Government has administered over 25 million doses of measles vaccine and 22 million yellow…
Resident doctors to resume suspended strike Jan. 12
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced plans to resume its previously suspended total, indefinite and comprehensive strike with effect from Jan. 12.
This…
NCDC advises festive health caution
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has urged Nigerians to prioritise health and well-being during the festive season, as travel, social gatherings and celebrations…
Nigerian Navy offers free healthcare to 1,000 residents in Idah
No fewer than 1,000 residents of Idah Local Government Area, Kogi State, are set to benefit from a two-day free medical outreach organised by the Nigerian Navy Out Post (NOP) in the area.…
Congo Declares End of 16th Ebola Outbreak After 45 Days Without New Cases
The Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday officially declared an end to its 16th Ebola outbreak after going 45 consecutive days without recording a new infection.
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Resident Doctors Suspend Strike, Give Federal Government Fresh 4-Week Ultimatum
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its indefinite strike, 29 days after the industrial action commenced on November 1.
NARD President, Dr. Mohammad…