The highly contagious Ebola virus has claimed more than 15,000 lives since it was first identified in central Africa in 1976. More than three quarters of those deaths occurred during…
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World Hypertension Day: Firm Advocates Prompt Screening For Early Detection, Control
World Hypertension Day: Firm Advocates Prompt Screening For Early Detection, Control
Happiness of Africans: The Power of Music on Mental Health
Music has always been a part of everyday life throughout the unique tapestry of African cultures, acting as more than just entertainment.
Three more African nations roll out malaria vaccine
Three more African countries have joined a rollout of malaria vaccines targetting millions of children in a continent that accounts for 95 percent of malaria deaths, the UN said Thursday.…
Nigeria first to introduce new 5-in-1 vaccine against meningitis – WHO
Nigeria has become the first country in the world to roll out a new vaccine – Men5CV – recommended by World Health Organisation(WHO), to protect people against meningitis.
Nigeria first to use ‘revolutionary’ meningitis jab — WHO
Africa’s most populous nation Nigeria has launched a “revolutionary” vaccine against meningitis, in what the World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday said was a world first. “Meningitis is an old…
Why unprotected eclipse gazing will leave you seeing stars
Just a single, unguarded glance at a solar eclipse can result in a lifetime of vision loss, eye health experts warn. On Monday, tens of millions of spectators across Mexico,…
WHO announces giant rollout of cholera tests as cases surge
The largest-ever global deployment of cholera rapid diagnostic tests got underway Friday, the World Health Organization and its partners said, boosting the fight against surging infections. Malawi received the initial…
Global Health Security: A United Front Against Pandemics and Emerging Threats
The 21st century has ushered in an era of unprecedented global interconnectedness. Travel and trade crisscross continents, bringing people and goods closer than ever before. This interconnectedness has fostered economic…
US conspiracy theorists monetize ‘Disease X’ misinformation
Coined by the World Health Organization to denote a hypothetical future pandemic, “Disease X” is at the center of a blizzard of misinformation that American conspiracy theorists are amplifying —…