Approximately 15,000 doctors in Nigeria are on strike due to poor working conditions and low pay, leading to the closure …
Nigeria has confirmed cases of anthrax, a bacterial disease that affects animals and humans, with symptoms including oozing of blood …
doctors, urging health unions to take the proposal seriously. The offer has faced criticism from union leaders who argue that …
Amala, a traditional Nigerian meal made from yam peel paste, offers several benefits. It is a rich source of fiber, …
In a significant step against malaria, 12 African countries will receive 18 million doses of the first-ever malaria vaccine over …
Sitabile Dewa, a passionate women’s rights activist in Zimbabwe, has taken up the challenge of confronting her country’s ban on …
According to a new report, an estimated $420 billion in COVID-19-related spending may have been wasted through fraud and corruption. …
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa took steps to reassure residents of a community near Pretoria, the capital, following a devastating …
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that the Marburg Virus Disease outbreak in Equatorial Guinea has officially ended, with no …
Doctors have warned that the US could become a breeding ground for the mosquito that carries the disease. They have …
On Thursday, a statement revealed that Ghanaian authorities have approved a new malaria vaccine created by Oxford University for use …
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that China has recorded its first human death from H3N8 bird flu, with …
A Health Ministry report released on Tuesday reveals that the confirmed death toll from the Marburg virus outbreak in Equatorial …
The longest strike of unrest in the UK may result in postponing up to a quarter of a million appointments. …
The UK government declared that it will stop recruiting health workers from Nigeria and has included the country on the …
A virus that is transmitted by ticks, and is common in many parts of the world, has now been found …
COVID-19 India: The death count has increased to 5,30,816 with three deaths. One death each has been reported by Karnataka, …
Liberia has just commissioned its first-ever medical oxygen plant at Star Base on Bushrod Island to tackle health cases. The …
Women who have used hair straightening chemicals, or relaxers, may be at higher risk of developing uterine cancer. Women who …
Vaccines developed by the U.S.-based Sabin Vaccine Institute and Oxford University “are ready to be shipped” to Uganda in 2 …
In order to stop the spread of Ebola, Uganda and the WHO intend to test two Ebola Sudan virus vaccines. …
Scientists have genetically modified mosquitoes with the ability to slow the growth of malaria-causing parasites. Scientists have genetically modified mosquitoes …
The oldest patient yet has been cured of HIV after receiving a stem cell transplant for leukemia, researchers reported on …
WHO had published guidelines on vaccination against Monkeypox and also published recommendations for governments regarding case detection and control of …
Recently, a tiny group of people with rectal cancer saw their disease vanish after experimental treatment. It was a very …
The virus can cause symptoms include a high temperature, aches, and a rash of raised spots. Monkeypox can be contained …
The World Health Organisation on Thursday authorized the use of Chinese manufacturer’s CanSinoBIO’s single-shot COVID-19 vaccine. It is the third …
The president is hosting an international Covid Summit at the White House to determine how nations should act to combat …
Former President Barack Obama is “feeling fine” after contracting covid. Though Covid-19 cases have continued to fall across the country, …
New York Governor Kathy Hochul plans to end her state’s mask mandate for most indoor public places on Wednesday (Feb …
The Department of Health in Northern Ireland says it has yet to publish a consultation on mandatory vaccines for new …
Army secretary reveals that the move is essential for combat readiness after vaccination was made mandatory for service members in …
Africa has the highest rate of people killed by Covid-19 in the world so far, the World Health Organisation warns. …
A researcher in Cyprus has been said to discover a new strain of the coronavirus this weekend. Leondios Kostrikis, professor …
As new COVID-19 variants spread across the country, health authorities are once again guiding people to stay indoors and mask …
As more and more countries register record numbers of infections the World Health Organisation, WHO, warns that both Omicron and …
President Joe Biden formally announces that he will lift a ban this week on travel from South Africa and other …
The government is considering a health policy that would make vaccination against COVID-19 mandatory. When this policy becomes operational, people …
People at risk of getting HIV will now have an injectable option for pre-exposure prophylaxis (Prep) after the US regulator …
Ghana’s land borders will remain closed indefinitely to prevent a potential fourth wave of Covid-19 infections in the country. President …
The United Kingdom has recorded the first death of a patient infected with the Omicron variant of the Coronavirus. On …
The World Health Organisation said that the new COVID-19 variant Omicron, is more transmissible than the Delta strain and reduces …
Ramaphosa, 69, who is fully vaccinated, contracted the contagion on a day the country recorded a new high of 37,875 …
Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat has said the travel ban on southern African countries due to …
A person in California who had been vaccinated against Covid-19 became the first in the United States to have an …
China has promised to help African countries overcome the shock of the Covid 19 pandemic and the effects of global …
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on Wednesday morning confirmed the first case of the Omicron variant in the country. …
The government in Rwanda has announced new measures that include the suspension of flights to and from southern African countries. …
