Several European countries have issued health alerts as an intense heatwave pushes temperatures above 40°C, raising concerns over heat-related illnesses and straining infrastructure and public […]
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France Records First Ebola Case Amid DRC Outbreak
France has confirmed its first Ebola case linked to the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), after a doctor returning from a […]
OOUTH on Edge as Doctors Launch 10-Day Warning Strike
Resident doctors at the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH), Sagamu, Ogun State, have commenced a 10-day warning strike over unpaid revised professional and specialist […]
WHO Demands Better Newborn Screening to Stop Preventable Deaths
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for urgent strengthening of newborn screening systems globally, warning that many infant deaths and lifelong disabilities can still […]
Fresh Lassa Fever Outbreak in Benue as Doctor Dies from Infection
A fresh Lassa fever case in Benue State has led to the death of a medical doctor, reigniting concerns over infection control gaps and the […]
Nigeria Targets Malaria Surge with 2.58 Million Mosquito Nets in Adamawa Campaign
As the rainy season intensifies across northern Nigeria, Adamawa State is preparing to distribute more than 2.58 million insecticide-treated mosquito nets (ITNs) across all 226 […]
Yoga Meaning, Benefits, and Why It Is Celebrated
Yoga is a physical, mental, and spiritual practice that originated in ancient India. It is widely practised around the world for its health and wellness […]
Kogi Government Marks World Sickle Cell Day with Free Health Insurance Coverage For Warriors
In commemoration of World Sickle Cell Day 2026, the Kogi State Government has approved free health insurance coverage for persons living with sickle cell disease, […]
WHO Updates Drinking-Water Quality Guidelines To Boost Water Safety
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued revised drinking-water quality guidelines aimed at helping countries improve water safety systems and reduce exposure to water-related health […]
WHO releases new clinical guidelines for Ebola and Marburg as DRC battles outbreak
The World Health Organization (WHO) has published its first full clinical guidelines for managing filovirus diseases, including Ebola and Marburg, at a time when the […]
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