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WHO warns global annual cancer cases may hit 35 million by 2050
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for urgent global action against cancer, warning annual new cases could…
Unresolved demands: Resident doctors issue fresh four-week ultimatum to FG
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has extended by four weeks its expired 21-day ultimatum to the…
NAFDAC alerts Nigerians to U.S. recall of children’s Ibuprofen over contamination concerns
NAFDAC alerts Nigerians to U.S. recall of children’s Ibuprofen over contamination concerns The National Agency for Food and…
‘Perilous moment’ threatens to reverse years of gains in HIV/AIDS response
External funding cuts, a backlash against human rights, and chronic under-investment in HIV prevention and community services are…
Group urges FG emergency action on TB commodity stock-outs
The Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (NEPWHAN) has called on the Federal Government to urgently…
WHO report shows progress in blood safety, but there are worrying gaps
Every day, safe blood helps save the lives of women experiencing childbirth complications, accident victims, cancer patients and…
Medicine security: Alternative Bank extends funding to local pharma
By Izuchukwu Mayor, Lagos Africa bears roughly a quarter of the global disease burden yet imports nearly 97…
World Hand Hygiene Day: NCDC, WHO, USCDC call for action to curb infections
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s health sector, have called for urgent and sustained action on hand hygiene to reduce infections…
WAHO urges coordinated action to end malaria in ECOWAS region
. Reaffirms commitment to malaria control on World Malaria Day The Director-General of the West African Health Organisation…
Cancer: Stakeholders intensify advocacy for rural healthcare access
Stakeholders in the health sector have intensified calls for improved access to healthcare services in rural communities, highlighting…