public health

Caritas Nigeria Joins Forces with Federal Government and Partners in the Fight Against HIV and TB
Caritas Nigeria, the humanitarian branch of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, has announced a collaboration with the Federal Government and the United States Centers for...

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Politics Today
2 months ago2 months ago

Caritas Nigeria, the humanitarian branch of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, has announced a collaboration with the Federal Government and the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to deliver HIV and Tuberculosis treatment services, along with counseling, to more than 37,000 Nigerians. This announcement was made by Rev. Fr. Peter Babangida Audu,...

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Mental Health Care Takes Center Stage at the General Assembly: A New Era of Focus and Action
Mental health, while previously discussed, is set to take center stage at the forthcoming event, which will also address the prevention and management of other...

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International News
2 months ago2 months ago

Mental health, while previously discussed, is set to take center stage at the forthcoming event, which will also address the prevention and management of other major noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and chronic respiratory conditions. These NCDs continue to be the primary contributors to global mortality and disability. Importantly, mental and...

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UNICEF Praises Sokoto’s Bold Boost in Health Budget, Signaling Brighter Future for Community
The Sokoto State government has been praised by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) for its strategic focus on health and nutrition within its budget,...

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Politics Today
2 months ago2 months ago

The Sokoto State government has been praised by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) for its strategic focus on health and nutrition within its budget, setting a benchmark for enhancing the well-being of mothers and children. During a formal meeting with Deputy Governor Alhaji Idris Muhammad Gobir, UNICEF’s Nigeria country representative, Ms. Wafa Saeed, expressed...

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WHO Sets the Record Straight: Paracetamol Use in Pregnancy Not Linked to Autism, Responds to Trump’s Claims
On Wednesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) addressed concerns regarding the use of acetaminophen (paracetamol) during pregnancy, stating that current scientific evidence does not establish...

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Politics Today
2 months ago2 months ago

On Wednesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) addressed concerns regarding the use of acetaminophen (paracetamol) during pregnancy, stating that current scientific evidence does not establish a clear link between prenatal acetaminophen consumption and the development of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In its official release, the WHO reported that autism affects roughly 62 million people worldwide,...

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EU and WHO Join Forces Again to Boost Universal Health Coverage Worldwide
The European Union (EU) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have reaffirmed their collaborative dedication to promoting universal health coverage (UHC) through the initiation of...

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Politics Today
2 months ago2 months ago

The European Union (EU) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have reaffirmed their collaborative dedication to promoting universal health coverage (UHC) through the initiation of Phase V (2025-2028) of the UHC Partnership, WHO’s most extensive initiative aimed at fortifying health systems globally. This announcement was made on Monday by Jozef Síkela, the European Commissioner for...

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Defence Chief Urges Major Boost in Health Sector Investment for a Stronger Future
General Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), has emphasized the urgent need for increased investment in a robust health system that underpins both...

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Politics Today
2 months ago2 months ago

General Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), has emphasized the urgent need for increased investment in a robust health system that underpins both military efficiency and national progress. He expressed this during the commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the Ministry of Defence Health Implementation Programme (MODHIP) in partnership with the Walter Reed...

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Medical Experts Sound Alarm After Trump Links Paracetamol to Autism
United States President Donald Trump has faced significant criticism from medical professionals after asserting an unverified connection between the use of Tylenol during pregnancy and...

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Politics Today
2 months ago2 months ago

United States President Donald Trump has faced significant criticism from medical professionals after asserting an unverified connection between the use of Tylenol during pregnancy and autism in children. During a Monday address in the Oval Office, Trump claimed that American physicians would soon be advised against prescribing Tylenol to pregnant women. He cautioned that Paracetamol-its...

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Chinese Covid-19 Whistle-Blower Sentenced to Four More Years Behind Bars
Zhang Zhan, a Chinese journalist known for her courageous coverage of the initial Covid-19 outbreak in Wuhan, has been handed an additional four-year prison sentence,...

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News & Gossips
2 months ago2 months ago

Zhang Zhan, a Chinese journalist known for her courageous coverage of the initial Covid-19 outbreak in Wuhan, has been handed an additional four-year prison sentence, as reported by Reporters Without Borders (RSF). At 42 years old, Zhang was found guilty on September 19 of “picking quarrels and provoking trouble,” the same charge that led to...

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Disease Outbreaks Overwhelm Khartoum Hospitals Amid Sudan’s Devastating Conflict | Health News
Over the last month, more than 5,000 instances of malaria, typhoid, and dengue fever have been documented, resulting in numerous fatalities. Published On 23 Sep...

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International News
2 months ago2 months ago

Over the last month, more than 5,000 instances of malaria, typhoid, and dengue fever have been documented, resulting in numerous fatalities. Published On 23 Sep 202523 Sep 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Khartoum, Sudan – The hallways of Omdurman Hospital in Khartoum have been transformed into temporary wards as the...

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Pakistan Floods Trigger Cholera Alarms and Escalate Health Threats | Climate Crisis News
Health authorities raise alarms over escalating cholera risks in Pakistan amid devastating floods and overwhelmed medical services. As Pakistan grapples with widespread flooding, experts in...

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International News
2 months ago2 months ago

Health authorities raise alarms over escalating cholera risks in Pakistan amid devastating floods and overwhelmed medical services. As Pakistan grapples with widespread flooding, experts in public health caution that without swift intervention, the country faces a looming cholera epidemic. Since late June, unusually intense monsoon rains have triggered floods and landslides, impacting over 6 million...

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