As of May 25, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 11,693,090 while over 299,944,465 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Reported deaths in Africa reached 253,726 and 9,820,754 people have recovered. South Africa has the most reported cases of 3,935,761 and 101,002 people died. Other most-affected countries are Morocco ( […]
The federal government yesterday received 4,400,000 doses of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines donated by the Government and people of Spain to Nigeria. Speaking at the brief ceremony to mark the formal delivery of the vaccines by the Spanish government, the Executive Director of the National Primary HealthCare Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr. Faisal Shuaib said […]
Mr Ehanire emphasised that Noma disease results in severe facial disfigurement known as “the face of poverty”, as the victims go into hiding, due to discrimination and stigma. Nigeria, on Tuesday, at the 75th World Health Assembly, sought the addition of Noma disease, otherwise known as cancrum-oris, to the World Health Organisation’s list of Neglected […]
In most African countries, quality surgery is only for the rich. For decades, global health donors have understandably prioritised infectious diseases like malaria, tuberculosis, and HIV/AIDS in their efforts to save lives and improve health. However, new evidence suggests that about 30% of the global disease burden (death and disability from major diseases and injuries) […]
Nigeria’s coastal areas are known to present environmental hazards and risks. Oil exploration and exploitation is one source of these hazards. Oil spillage, gas flaring, air and water pollution and agricultural land contamination are serious problems in the region, with implications for human and environmental health. Flooding and erosion are additional sources of danger in […]
WHO Member States today re-elected Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus to serve a second five-year term as Director-General of the world’s leading public health agency. Dr Tedros was first elected in 2017. His re-election was confirmed during the 75th World Health Assembly in Geneva. He was the sole candidate. Today’s vote was the culmination of an […]
Today, at the 75th World Health Assembly, Member States agreed to adopt a landmark decision to improve the World Health Organization’s financing model. The decision adopted, in full, the recommendations of a Sustainable Financing Working Group made up of WHO’s Member States, which was set up in January 2021 and chaired by Björn Kümmel, from […]
The National Institute of Communicable Diseases has reported at least 1662 new COVID-19 infections in South Africa over the past 24 hour reporting cycle. According to the institute, this represents a positivity rate of some 13.7% and brings the cumulative number of infections to 3 931 534. The provincial breakdown of new infections reported is […]
The Department of Home Affairs has dismissed the Chief Director who recommended that self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his family be issued with Permanent Residence Permits – with immediate effect. In a statement on Monday, the department said the Bushiri family were issued with permanent residence they did not deserve. The Chief Director for Permitting, […]
Cape Town — Raymond Zondo Best Person for Chief Justice, Says President Ramaphosa President Cyril Ramaphosa has responded to a question put by EFF MP Dumisani Fannie Mthenjane on the appointment of Zondo Commission Chairperson Raymond Zondo as the country’s chief justice. The president affirmed that Zondo was the best person for the job […]
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has said the new National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) Act recently signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari does not make provision for a telecoms tax as a source of funding in the law. In a statement signed by the Public Affairs Manager of the NHIA, Emmanuel Ononokpono, it […]
By Kevin Kasoma Residents in Bunalale village, Bududu district are living in fear after an outbreak of anthrax left one dead and 10 admitted in health facilities. ADVERTISEMENT The outbreak was confirmed by the ministry of Health whose spokesperson, Emmanuel Ainebyoona cautioned to desist from the consuming of dairy products and other meat products from […]
Josephine Chinele (Lead Writer) Her priest’s announcement was enough reason for Cecelia Yohane, a resident of Nchalo Chikwawa, to have her 2-year-old grandchild vaccinated against polio. “All my children are not educated, not many people in my village are educated either. But I want to change our story through my grandchildren. I want this particular […]
He noted that 15 countries have been validated for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV and/or syphilis, adding that the SDG target on hepatitis B has been met. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recounted its achievements in the war against major diseases, and efforts toward improving life expectancy, especially within the last five years. At […]
Geneva — Following is a letter from 80 organizations around the world to delegates attending the World Health Assembly #WHA75 calling on Member States to strengthen the World Health Organization by providing adequate financing. DearMemberStateDelegatestothe75thWorldHealth Assembly, On behalf of the undersigned non-profit organizations, civil society and community groups, philanthropies, and concerned individuals, we have an […]
All is set for the re-launch of COA, Mixture on Wednesday, following the Food and Drugs Authority(FDA)’s authorisation for the product to be marketed as a herbal medicine, the founder and Chief Executive Officer of the COA Research and Manufacturing Company Limited, Professor Samuel Ato Duncan, has disclosed. With the approval by the FDA, he […]
Geneva — UNAIDS has expressed concern that some public reporting and commentary on Monkeypox has used language and imagery, particularly portrayals of LGBTI and African people, that reinforce homophobic and racist stereotypes and exacerbate stigma. Lessons from the AIDS response show that stigma and blame directed at certain groups of people can rapidly undermine outbreak response. […]
Nairobi — Kenya is set to roll out a grant telemedicine program across the country to improve access to healthcare, particularly in remote and marginalized regions. Already, the government through the Communication Authority has set aside Shs600 million to fund the laying out of the foundation for telemedicine in 20 health facilities. “This is the […]