The United States government has delivered the first shipment of lenacapavir, a cutting-edge new HIV prevention medication, to Malawi. Chargé d’Affaires Jonathan Fischer handed over […]
Tag: Public Health
Sri Lanka ramps up dengue battle with mosquito control drive
Sri Lanka has recorded more than 56,422 dengue cases from January to July, adding pressure to the country’s healthcare system as the caseload continues to increase. […]
DRC’s Ebola Fight Now Hinges on Communities, Not Just Clinics
The fight against Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is increasingly turning toward the communities at the centre of the outbreak. The […]
World Hepatitis Day 2026: Meaning, Importance and WHO’s Latest Findings
The world is marking World Hepatitis Day today, July 28, with renewed calls for stronger action to eliminate viral hepatitis as a public health threat […]
Nigeria Sets New Course for Brain Health with Landmark Agenda
For the first time, brain health is taking a central place in Nigeria’s public health planning as the Federal Government begins work on a national […]
Global Road Deaths Drop 21% — UN Sets New 2030 Target
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a significant decline in global road traffic death rates over the past 15 years, even as the number […]
New WHO Guidance Links Air Pollution, Lifestyle to Dementia Risk
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released new dementia guidelines identifying air pollution as one of 14 modifiable risk factors that can increase a person’s […]
NDLEA, Egypt Discuss Anti-Drug Security Ties In Abuja Meeting
Nigeria and Egypt are exploring closer cooperation in the fight against drug trafficking following talks between the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the […]
All International Travellers Must Now Fill Health Form In Nigeria
All international travellers entering Nigeria must now fill out the Nigeria Health Declaration Form before arrival, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and […]
NAFDAC’s New Campaign Urges Nigerians To Read The Label
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has launched a nationwide “Read the Food Label” campaign, urging Nigerians to pay closer […]
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