The World Health Organisation (WHO) has approved Cecolin®, a Hinan Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for use in a single-dose schedule. This […]
Category: Health
Africa CDC inaugurates West Africa committee to strengthen Public Health
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has launched the West Africa Regional Technical Advisory Committee (ReTAC). […]
Oyo Gov’t Mandates Residents To Vaccinate Dogs, Cats Against Rabies
The Oyo State Government has mandated residents of the state to vaccinate their dogs and cats against the dreaded rabies […]
6 dead as Rwanda battles Marburg virus outbreak
Rwanda has confirmed six deaths from Marburg virus disease (MVD) amid an outbreak that has affected 26 people nationwide. Speaking […]
FG to establish model veterinary hospital in Borno
The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a model veterinary hospital in Borno, to address the immediate needs […]
69.2% of children in Kano are intricately poor – UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Funds (UNICEF), says 69.2% of children in Kano State are multi-dimensionally poor. Fatima Musa, a […]
Mpox alert: UNICEF issues $59m appeal to halt outbreak in Africa
UNICEF has issued an urgent appeal for nearly $59 million to support efforts to halt the rapid spread of […]
Mpox remain uncontrolled in Africa – Africa CDC
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has raised concerns that the Mpox outbreak in Africa […]
Federal Teaching Hospital bans Cryptocurrency mining during work hours
The Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe, has officially prohibited its staff from engaging in cryptocurrency mining and trading during work hours. […]
Rwanda becomes first in Africa to begin Mpox vaccination
Rwanda has launched the first mpox vaccination campaign in Africa, marking a significant step in the continent’s fight against […]