Nigeria receives over 11,000 doses of mpox vaccines
As Africa battles the lingering threat of mpox, a life-saving shipment of vaccines arrives Abuja, Nigeria, hopefully just in time...
It’s over: Marburg virus outbreak ends in Rwanda
Rwanda has turned the page on one of its most challenging public health battles, officially declaring the end of a...
Light for Life: Reckitt and Wellbeing Foundation Africa join forces to combat neonatal jaundice through Project Oscar
In a bold move to combat neonatal jaundice in Nigeria, Reckitt, a global leader in health, hygiene, and nutrition, has...
Nollywood star joins efforts to combat HIV, tackle stigma, and promote prevention in Nigeria
Funke Akindele Named UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador for Nigeria Nollywood star Funke Akindele has been appointed as the National Goodwill Ambassador...
Nigeria’s Silent Crisis: Why So Many Children Are Dying Before Their Fifth Birthday
How Nigeria’s children bear the brunt of a nation’s struggles—and the path to a brighter future In the crowded slums...
Comprehensive Strategy to Tackle Neglected Tropical Diseases in Africa
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has introduced a new strategy to address endemic and neglected...
U.S. Lifts Travel Health Notice on Rwanda, Recognizing Marburg Outbreak Control Success
Rwanda’s Marburg response earns U.S. recognition and restored travel confidence The U.S. government has lifted its Level 3 Travel Health...
Mpox continues to be a public health emergency of international concern
WHO Maintains Global Alert as Mpox Cases Surge Across Borders The World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General has upheld the declaration...
Flooding and Displacement Fuel Cholera Outbreaks Across Africa
Natural disasters and conflict-driven displacement exacerbate cholera's spread, exposing millions to preventable disease and death. Flooding and displacement are emerging...
Nigeria at the center of Africa’s ongoing cholera crisis
Despite a decline in cholera cases in Nigeria this year, the country’s persistently high fatality rate—3.5%—underscores critical gaps in healthcare...
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