Health
Resilient ‘Steve’ Mosquito Sparks Malaria Crisis in Africa
The recently identified mosquito species, colloquially named “Steve” (scientifically Anopheles stephensi), is causing a surge in malaria infections across Africa, raising significant public...
WHO reveals a decline in global tobacco use rates
The World Health Organization’s latest tobacco trend report reveals 1.25 billion global adult tobacco users. In 2022, global tobacco use rates continue to...
WHO has certified Cabo Verde as a malaria-free country, third in Africa
The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Cabo Verde as a malaria-free country. With this declaration, Cabo Verde becomes part of the 43...
Zambia starts administering oral cholera vaccine following a countrywide cholera outbreak
On Tuesday, Zambia began administering the oral cholera vaccine following a countrywide cholera outbreak. The authorities distributed some doses in Matero township in...
Ekiti Resident Doctors Declare Indefinite Strike, after Hoodlums Attack and Steal a Corpse
Owing to a violent confrontation, resident doctors at Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH)are embarking on an indefinite strike. On Monday, January 15,...
54th WEF Annual Meeting to hold in Davos, Switzerland
The 54th World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting begins today, January 15th – 19th, 2024, over the mountains of Davos, Switzerland. The meeting...
Cholera on the loose in Zambia: Churches limit service to two hours
Cholera is on the loose in Zambia. Within the past 24 hours, 400 new cases with 18 deaths have been reported by the...
Shocking Discovery: Researchers Have Detected Nearly 240,000 Micro-plastics in Bottled Water
Researchers say they have found microplastics in bottled water in concentrations 10 to 100 times more than previously estimated. These microplastics are tiny...
NDLEA: “Borno Youths Take Fermented Urine, Lizard Dung & Unusual Substances To Get High”
The Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has revealed a disconcerting trend among youths in Borno, a northeastern state in Nigeria. In place...
Cholera Crisis In Zambia, Schools Shut For Three More Weeks
Beyond the holiday break, schools in Zambia will continue to be closed for an additional three weeks, with January 29 being the new...
Rwanda Ban Kenya’s Antifungal Drug
Rwandan health authorities have taken swift action following safety concerns surrounding antifungal tablets produced in Kenya. The Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (RFDA)...
Opinion: Why Medical Tourism?
In a world where boundaries blur, and challenges persist, the stark reality of a nation’s health infrastructure reflects its leadership’s commitment to its...