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admin - February 3, 2025

NIGERIA: Cardiologists Warn Against Hidden Health Risks In Workouts

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria         With the rising cases of sudden deaths during workouts, medical experts have advised individuals to seek professional health assessments before engaging in strenuous exercise to prevent cardiac complications.     Dr. Rahman Moronkola, a consultant cardiologist at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, and Dr. Tony Busari, a […]
admin - January 31, 2025

NIGERIA: Trump’s HIV Aid Freeze Sparks Global Health Concerns – WHO

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria         The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised alarm over the potential health crisis that could arise following the suspension of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) funding by the United States under the administration of President Donald Trump.     The funding freeze, which directly affects low- and […]
admin - January 25, 2025

NIGERIA: FCT Doctors End Strike After Minister Wike’s Intervention

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria           The Association of Resident Doctors in the Federal Capital Territory (FCTA), has called off its three-day warning strike after the timely intervention of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike.   The doctors, who had downed tools on Wednesday to press home their demands, announced the resumption of […]
admin - January 24, 2025

Kenyan Health Rights Activist Arrested For Protesting Social Health Authority Challenges

       By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya          In a controversial turn of events, Grace Njoki Mulei, a 61-year-old health rights activist and patient, was arrested on Thursday evening, for staging a protest at the Ministry of Health headquarters in Nairobi.     Mulei, who has been a vocal advocate for accessible […]
admin - January 24, 2025

NIGERIA: Doctors Raise Alarm Over Unpaid Salaries, Poor State Of Abuja Hospitals

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria         The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) in the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has sounded the alarm over deteriorating healthcare infrastructure and welfare neglect, urging the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to prioritise the healthcare sector.     Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today […]
admin - January 23, 2025

MALAWI: Mzuzu Central Hospital Stresses Importance Of Health Sector Strategic Plan III

  By Smile Hamilton, Malawi          Mzuzu Central Hospital has underscored the need to implement the Health Sector Strategic Plan III (HSSP III), to enhance hospital financing and ensure efficient use of available funds.     According to the hospital’s Director General, Dr. John Chipolombwe, this plan is crucial for improving hospital […]
admin - January 19, 2025

NIGERIA: MWAN Calls For Urgent Improvements In Women’s Healthcare

      By Onoja Baba, Nigeria          The Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN), has called for significant improvements in healthcare infrastructure and fair distribution of healthcare resources across the country to address the growing health challenges facing women.     This call was made at the end of the 5th […]
admin - January 16, 2025

NIGERIA: Suspected Cholera Outbreak Claims Nine Lives In Rivers State

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria            Nine people have died following a suspected cholera outbreak in Rivers State, the government confirmed on Thursday.     The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Adaeze Oreh, announced the fatalities during a press briefing in Port Harcourt, identifying Andoni and Akuku-Toru Local Government Areas as […]
admin - January 8, 2025

Kenya Faces Funding Shortfall For Community Health Workers – Kindiki

        By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya              The government has admitted to facing financial constraints in facilitating community health workers tasked with delivering primary healthcare services.     Community Health Promoters (CHPs) remain a cornerstone in implementing Universal Health Coverage (UHC), particularly in registering citizens under the newly […]
admin - December 27, 2024

NIGERIA: Nigeria’s Health Sector To Benefit From More Than 70 Manufacturing Companies – Pate

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria            The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, has revealed that over 70 healthcare manufacturing companies are set to execute 22 major projects across Nigeria.     These initiatives, which will cover more than 10 value chain verticals, are a key […]
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