public health

Yakubu Gowon Varsity Pioneers Homegrown Expertise to Combat Sickle Cell Disease
The National Centre of Excellence for Sickle Cell Disease Research and Training (NCESRTA) at Yakubu Gowon University (formerly University of Abuja) has initiated a comprehensive...

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2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

The National Centre of Excellence for Sickle Cell Disease Research and Training (NCESRTA) at Yakubu Gowon University (formerly University of Abuja) has initiated a comprehensive 12-week training program aimed at enhancing local proficiency in conducting clinical trials for sickle cell disease (SCD). Supported by IQVIA in partnership with Bio Ventures for Global Health, this course,...

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India on High Alert as Deadly ‘Brain-Eating’ Amoeba Cases Spike Alarmingly
Health officials in India have raised urgent warnings following a notable increase in infections caused by Naegleria fowleri, a rare but lethal amoeba commonly known...

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2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

Health officials in India have raised urgent warnings following a notable increase in infections caused by Naegleria fowleri, a rare but lethal amoeba commonly known as the “brain-eating” amoeba, with the southern state of Kerala experiencing the most significant impact. Although the total number of cases remains relatively limited, the incidence has doubled compared to...

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Hope Rises as Two Ebola Patients Make Remarkable Recovery in DR Congo
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have reported the full recovery and discharge of the first two Ebola patients treated in the...

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2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have reported the full recovery and discharge of the first two Ebola patients treated in the Bulape health zone of Kasai Province. The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa shared this update on its X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, highlighting it as a...

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The Urgent Need for Suicide Prevention in Nigeria: Saving Lives, Changing Futures
Every 40 seconds, a life is tragically lost to suicide somewhere across the globe. Each statistic represents a profound story of suffering, unspoken pain, and...

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2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

Every 40 seconds, a life is tragically lost to suicide somewhere across the globe. Each statistic represents a profound story of suffering, unspoken pain, and often, societal judgment. In Nigeria, home to over 200 million people, the challenge of mental health is staggering. Approximately 50 million Nigerians grapple with mental health disorders, yet most endure...

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Entire College Unites in Exciting Health Challenge to Combat Malaria!
The Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology (FCAH&PT) in Ibadan has successfully registered all its students for the Geneith Health Competition (GHC), a...

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2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

The Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology (FCAH&PT) in Ibadan has successfully registered all its students for the Geneith Health Competition (GHC), a program aimed at increasing malaria awareness and empowering youth to become health advocates. Organized by CEOAFRICA and backed by Geneith Pharmaceuticals Limited, the competition emphasizes malaria prevention, education, advocacy, and...

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US CDC Warns: Limited Diagnostic Tools Fuel Misdiagnosis of Acute Fever in Nigeria
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC) has expressed significant concern over Nigeria’s limited laboratory diagnostic capabilities, which are contributing to...

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2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC) has expressed significant concern over Nigeria’s limited laboratory diagnostic capabilities, which are contributing to frequent misdiagnoses and underreporting of Acute Febrile Illnesses (AFIs). This diagnostic shortfall often leads to inappropriate treatments and suboptimal health outcomes for patients. This issue was highlighted during a media...

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Bayelsa Residents Celebrate Life-Changing Impact of Rotary’s Zero Malaria Project
More than 1,500 individuals across 15 communities in Bayelsa State have gained from the recently inaugurated Zero Malaria Initiative spearheaded by the Rotary Club of...

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2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

More than 1,500 individuals across 15 communities in Bayelsa State have gained from the recently inaugurated Zero Malaria Initiative spearheaded by the Rotary Club of Maple Grove, based in the United States. This year-long campaign, organized by the Minnesota-based Rotary Club of Maple Grove in partnership with the Rotary Club of Yenagoa Towers and the...

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RenewHER Launches Ambitious Campaign to Transform Women’s Health for 100 Million Nigerians
The federal government has introduced an ambitious nationwide plan to revolutionize women’s health, spearheaded by Dr. Adanna Steinacker, the Senior Special Assistant to the President...

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2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

The federal government has introduced an ambitious nationwide plan to revolutionize women’s health, spearheaded by Dr. Adanna Steinacker, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Women’s Health. This strategy is designed to promote gender equality through a combination of data analytics, cutting-edge technology, and sound financial management. Named RenewHER (Renew Health Equity and Reform),...

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Ministry and Stakeholders Unite to Combat Harmful Environmental Substances
In a bid to encourage the shift towards environmentally sustainable options, the Federal Ministry of Environment is partnering with various stakeholders to eliminate the use...

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2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

In a bid to encourage the shift towards environmentally sustainable options, the Federal Ministry of Environment is partnering with various stakeholders to eliminate the use of harmful chemicals in refrigeration, air conditioning, foam production, aerosols, and fire safety industries. Speaking in Abuja during the 40th anniversary of the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the...

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NAFDAC Seizes Counterfeit Malaria Drugs Worth N1.2 Billion in Lagos, Protecting Public Health
In a decisive move to curb the circulation of counterfeit, adulterated, and expired medications nationwide, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control...

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3 weeks ago3 weeks ago

In a decisive move to curb the circulation of counterfeit, adulterated, and expired medications nationwide, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has confiscated fake malaria drugs valued at N1.2 billion. Martin Dotun, the Director of Investigation and Enforcement, expressed deep concern to reporters about the persistent challenge posed by dishonest...

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