A large-scale cholera vaccination campaign has been launched across several localities in Darfur, aiming to protect more than 1.86 million people aged one year and
Category: Health
WHO Warns: Only 1 in 5 hypertension cases under control worldwide
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its second Global Hypertension Report, revealing that 1.4 billion people worldwide lived with hypertension in 2024, yet just
NAFDAC orders recall of embacef 125 suspension over quality concerns
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has directed the recall of Embacef 125 Powder for Oral Suspension following confirmed complaints
WHO: Over one billion people living with mental health disorders, urgent action needed
More than one billion people worldwide are living with mental health conditions, according to new data released by the World Health Organization (WHO), underscoring the
Saudi eye care initiative reaches Lagos
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has expanded its humanitarian healthcare efforts to Lagos State, bringing its renowned Saudi Noor eye care outreach programme to Gbagada
Professor Mohamed Yakub Janabi of Tanzania nominated as next director of WHO African Region
Professor Mohamed Yakub Janabi was on Sunday 18th May 2025 nominated as the next Regional Director of the World Health Organization (WHO) African Region during
WHO donates vehicles to boost health emergency response in FCT
In a decisive move to strengthen health emergency preparedness and response capabilities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, the
WHO urges immediate action to prevent global tuberculosis crisis
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for urgent action to address global disruptions in tuberculosis (TB) services, warning that millions of lives are at
Nearly 50 million back global call for clean air action
In an unprecedented show of unity, over 47 million health professionals, patients, advocates, and civil society representatives worldwide have signed a global call for urgent
UNAIDS engages vatican to mobilize support for global AIDS response
The Executive Director of UNAIDS, Winnie Byanyima, has called for stronger support for the global AIDS response, meeting with Catholic Church leaders in Vatican City
