Health

Congo’s mpox vaccination campaign is progressing slower than anticipated, with limited public awareness hampering efforts, according to Cris Kacita, head of the country's mpox response…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that the African Region may face a staggering shortage of 5.3 million health professionals by 2030 if urgent interventions are not implemented…

Nigeria will take delivery of its first shipment of the long-awaited malaria vaccines on Thursday, marking a critical advancement in the fight against the nation’s deadliest disease. The…

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has commenced the enrollment of 10,000 people in Rivers West Senatorial District under the “Bringing Healthcare Home” initiative. Dr…

The Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF) has unveiled its WeNaija 2024 Contest- A creative platform for youth advocacy on drug abuse. This is contained in a statement signed by Dr…

Mr Seyi Tinubu, through his Maternal and Child Health Intervention Scheme, has donated a drug bank for the indigent patients at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH). Dr Benson…

The Plateau Government has called on residents to regularly go for eye screening to curtail the spread of eye related diseases in the state. Dr Cletus Bako, the state’s Commissioner for…

Health workers under the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) and the Assembly of Healthcare Professionals have given the Federal Government a 15-day ultimatum to meet their demands or face…

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) launched its mpox vaccination drive on Saturday, beginning in the eastern city of Goma, located in North Kivu province. This initiative follows…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the use of Cecolin®, a human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, in a single-dose schedule, marking a major step forward in cervical cancer…