Health

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has pledged to continue supporting Jigawa state in building resilient local health systems. Dr Shyam Sharan-Pathak, Chief of Health at UNICEF…

Pope Francis spent the night at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital as he continues treatment for pneumonia in both lungs, the Vatican confirmed on Thursday. The 88-year-old pontiff, who was admitted…

Uganda’s Health Minister, Jane Ruth Aceng, has announced the discharge of eight patients who recovered from Ebola, while 265 contacts remain under strict quarantine. The country…

The Founder and President of Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA), Dr Toyin Saraki, has called for greater investment in health workers to improve health outcomes in the country. This was…

Pope Francis spent his third night in a Rome hospital without complications, the Vatican said on Monday, assuring that the 88-year-old pontiff had a “restful night,” ate breakfast,…

The Edo State Government has confirmed 13 deaths from outbreak of Lassa Fever in the state. Dr Stephenson Ojeifo, Director of Public Health at the State Ministry of Health, gave…

Sakinah Medical Outreach in collaboration with the Medics Across Continents, on Sunday, inaugurated a surgical initiative to perform free kidney stone removal and other surgeries…

Pope Francis has been admitted to Rome’s Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic Hospital for bronchitis treatment, the Vatican announced on Friday. The 88-year-old pontiff, who…

UNICEF urges Taraba Government to involve fathers in healthcare advocacy The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged the Taraba State Government to launch the Fathers for Good…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Monday busted and seized suspected fake and adulterated pharmaceutical products at the Onitsha…