Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Health Minister

March 29, 2026

Outrage as DR Congo doctor brutalises naked female patient in hospital

The country’s First Lady, Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi, has waded into the matter.

DR Congo violence
April 27, 2025

       Eradicating malaria will boost economic growth, says FG

Mr Umar stated that continuous government commitment and strong partnerships with international organisations were crucial to eradicating malaria.

Dr Muhammad Ali Pate
April 25, 2024

Benin, Liberia, Sierra Leone roll out malaria vaccines

With the announcement on World Malaria Day, the number of African countries incorporating the vaccines into their childhood immunisation programmes increased to eight.

Malaria vaccine
March 1, 2024

Nigeria, Netherlands sign agreement on tackling blood shortages

Nigeria and Netherlands have signed an agreement to address blood shortages leading to unnecessary suffering and death.

Dignitarie at the signing ceremony
December 23, 2023

Infectious diseases society urges govts’ investment in health security, workforce 

The society urged governments at all levels to improve domestic funding of health security.

Health minister Muhammed Ali Pate
October 13, 2023

Employing retired healthcare professionals is a bad idea

A break in the chain of handovers creates a deficit not only for the present but also for the future.

Dr Muhammad Ali Pate
September 18, 2023

Flooding: Libya disputes UN’s death toll

“I don’t know where they got this from,” he said, adding, “When I got in touch with them, they mentioned it was from the Red Crescent, but when I talked to the Red Crescent, they

Floods in Libya
August 10, 2023

Indonesia’s Jakarta named world’s most polluted city; capital moved to Nusantara

Jakarta’s pollution level is worsening, forcing the government to move the capital to Nusantara, where construction is underway before the 2024 deadline.

JAKARTA AIR POLLUTION, INDONESIAN PRESIDENT
July 21, 2022

COVID-19 cases surge again in Mongolia

Mongolia has reported 323 new COVID-19 infections in the last 24 hours.

COVID patients
June 29, 2022

Buhari regime reiterates commitment to women, children’s health

“We are optimistic that Nigeria will attain its vision with a strategy that allows eligible citizens to make informed choices.”

Osagie Ehanire and Muhammadu Buhari