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In the heart of Yoruba culture in Southwestern Nigeria lies a long-standing herbal tradition known as Agbo. The word Agbo translates literally to “herbal mixture” in Yoruba, and for centuries,…
In a historic move for global health equity, the Global Fund has announced a landmark agreement with pharmaceutical company Gilead to provide the revolutionary HIV prevention drug lenacapavir to low-…
Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae, which primarily affects the mucous membranes of the nose and throat. It can lead to severe complications, including heart and…
The World Health Organization concluded its annual assembly on Tuesday with a significantly reduced budget but still faces a $1.7 billion funding shortfall after losing its largest donor, the United…
A deadly diphtheria outbreak has struck Mbutu Community in Aboh Mbaise LGA, Imo State, with reports indicating multiple fatalities, primarily among children. In a press statement, the Local Government Chairman,…
On Wednesday, the African Union expressed concern over President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization, urging his administration to reconsider. Just hours after…
The Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory Administration (ARD FCTA), initiated a three-day warning strike due to unpaid salaries, allowances, and other unfulfilled demands. This action has significantly disrupted…
In an effort to combat the spread of Mpox, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has provided Nigeria with 10,000 doses of the Jynneos vaccine. At the official…
Spain has announced its decision to donate 500,000 doses of the Mpox vaccine to countries in Central Africa that are currently experiencing a surge in cases. This donation represents 20%…
The UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved lecanemab, a new Alzheimer’s drug designed to slow cognitive decline in patients with the disease. This marks the first…