Health
Ghana: President Mahama Directs Finance Minister to Bridge Suspended $156m USAID Funding Gap
President John Dramani Mahama has instructed Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson to take urgent measures to address a critical funding gap following...
Procrustes it not!
According to Greek mythology, a crook named Procrustes had a unique manner of “helping” guests who came through his inn. He would offer...
When the Mind Collapses
I wasn’t feeling well in October, a few months ago. Despite not feeling well, I had to ‘man up’ and continue with the...
Mali Secures $100 Million to Improve Access to Drinking Water
The World Bank has approved a $100 million credit to help Mali enhance access to clean drinking water and strengthen water resource conservation....
Burkina Faso Begins Construction of 55 Medical Centres, 5 Intensive Care Units
Burkina Faso has launched the construction of 55 municipal medical centres and five intensive care units as part of the Presidential Health Initiative...
Niger Becomes First African Country To Eliminate River Blindness, A Major Cause Of Blindness Worldwide
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has certified Niger as the first African country to eliminate onchocerciasis, a parasitic disease that causes blindness. Niger’s...
OAUTH: Clinical Lecturers to Begin Indefinite Strike Over Unpaid CONMESS Salaries
Clinical lecturers at Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital (OAUTH), Ile-Ife, will begin an indefinite strike on Monday, 3 February 2025. The decision follows...
The Power of Community in Changing Mental Health Narratives
In my many conversations about mental health, a recurring question is, “Why does mental health often feel like a distant, unreachable topic?” Is...
NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians on Counterfeit Breast Cancer Drug
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public alert regarding a counterfeit batch of Phesgo 600mg/600mg/10ml...
Kenyan Petitioners Seek Over $54.5 Billion In Damages From 2 U.S Companies Over Toxic Sanitary Products
2,884 Kenyans have petitioned against two U.S.-based companies, Procter & Gamble (makers of Always and Pampers) and Kimberly-Clark (producers of Kotex and Huggies),...
NAFDAC Shuts Warehouse, 8 Shops in Nasarawa, Seizes N5bn Counterfeit Rice
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed eight rice shops and a warehouse in Karu Local Government...
Niger Donates $2 Million to World Health Organisation
Niger has contributed $2 million to the African branch of the World Health Organisation (WHO), demonstrating its commitment to supporting global health initiatives....