Lara Adejoro

The 2024 global tuberculosis report by the World Health Organisation showed that Nigeria, India, Indonesia, China, the Philippines, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and the Democratic Republic of Congo account for more than two-thirds of the global total TB burden.

The Federal Government on Friday promised to safeguard public health amidst escalating climate challenges impacting communities nationwide.

The MDCAN had issued a 21-day ultimatum from October 21 to November 11, to stakeholders, including the Federal Government, to address its demands, or its members will withdraw their services nationwide.

The World Health Organisation and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention have committed to guiding the development of targeted mpox vaccine preparedness and deployment plans to ensure the efficient use of available doses.

The World Health Organisation and the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention experts have decided to provide guidance for the development of targeted Mpox vaccine preparedness and deployment plans, to ensure available doses are used efficiently.

Nigeria has recorded 1,035 confirmed cases of Lassa fever out of 8,569 suspected cases, with 174 deaths in 28 states across 129 local government areas as of October 13, 2024.

The World Health Organisation Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti stated on Thursday that the number of people living with diabetes in the African region is projected to rise to 54 million by 2045, marking the highest predicted increase globally if urgent action is not taken.

As the rainy season continues across Nigeria, the International Organisation for Migration is releasin an additional $668,000 through the Rapid Response Fund to support emergency humanitarian relief for flood-affected communities.

The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria has declared a seven-day warning strike over the Federal Government’s inability to take significant steps to address its demands.

Medical experts have decried the skyrocketing cost and unavailability of diabetes medications in the country.