Thursday, October 22, 2026

Health

April 25, 2024

Nigeria, 15 other countries get $36.5 million to eliminate trachoma

Ms Shu’aibu said the funding was under the organisation’s “Accelerate Programme” to end the disease by 2027.

Sightsavers
April 25, 2024

Chinese expert recommends Tai Chi treatment for health challenges

“Tai Chi is crucial for older people as it offers numerous benefits.’’

Chinese
April 24, 2024

EU Parliament votes in favour of stricter air pollution limits

The European Parliament gave the green light on Wednesday for stricter limits on air pollution.

AIR POLLUTION IN INDIA
April 24, 2024

WHO targets vaccination for girls against Human Papillomavirus May 27

Mr Toyosi said the vaccination was to protect the girls against cervical cancer.

WHO
April 24, 2024

Cross River targets 886,292 schoolchildren for deworming

Ms Mark said that infection could cause anaemia, malnourishment and impaired mental and physical development.

Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs)
April 24, 2024

Ogun judiciary workers suspend strike

The union said that it would continue to engage the state government towards the actualisation of its demands.

Ogun State JUSUN logo/ Governor Dapo Abiodun
April 23, 2024

WHO Global Malaria Programme launches new operational strategy

Progress towards critical targets of the WHO Global technical strategy for malaria 2016-2030 has stalled, particularly in countries with a high burden of the disease

Mosquitoes
April 23, 2024

Malaria, public health concern in Zambia: Health minister

“Every day, 30,400 of our people get infected with malaria.’’

MALARIA VACCINE and MOSQUITO
April 22, 2024

Expert advocates improved malaria data, funding

Mr Mokuolu also emphasised the need to strengthen the culture of diagnostic testing before the treatment of malaria to document true cases.

Dengue Mosquito
April 22, 2024

Portable Ultrasound Launch: Four million newborns die yearly in Nigeria, other nations, says Gates Foundation

“Every year, nearly 300,000 women and over four million newborns perish due to pregnancy-related complications,” the Gates Foundation said.

PORTABLE ULTRASOUND