Health
New Tick-Borne Virus Discovered in China Linked to Brain Illnesses
WELV: A New Threat from Ticks in China
A newly discovered virus in China, named the wetland virus (WELV), has been linked to neurological illnesses in humans, according to recent reports. The virus was first detected in a 61-year-old … Continue Reading
First Human Bird Flu Case in US Without Animal Exposure Confirmed
Missouri Patient Marks First Bird Flu Case Without Animal Contact, CDC Confirms
US health officials have confirmed the first human case of bird flu this year with no known exposure to infected animals, marking a new development in the ongoing … Continue Reading
DR Congo Receives First 100,000 Shipment of Mpox Vaccines
DR Congo Begins Fight Against Deadly Mpox Outbreak with First Vaccine Shipment
Kinshasa – The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), at the heart of a severe mpox outbreak, received its first batch of nearly 100,000 vaccine doses on Thursday. This … Continue Reading
Mpox Vaccines Are Stocked Up – The Shocking Reason Africa Isn’t Getting Them!
Nigeria Becomes First African Nation to Receive Mpox Vaccines
Nigeria has become the first African country to receive vaccines against mpox, a viral disease that has been spreading rapidly in Central Africa. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared … Continue Reading
France to Enforce Nationwide Ban on Mobile Phones in Schools for Children Under 15
France to Rollout Nationwide Ban in January if Trial Succeeds in Curbing Screen Overexposure Among Students
In a bold move to address concerns over the impact of digital devices on young people’s health, France is set to trial a nationwide … Continue Reading
Nigeria to Begin Mpox Vaccination on October 8
The specific states for vaccine implementation are being selected based on current Mpox case trends in collaboration with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC).
Abuja, Nigeria – The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) … Continue Reading
WHO warns of ‘worryingly high’ levels of unprotected sex Among Teenagers
The WHO’s Regional Office for Europe highlighted alarming findings from a new report, which reveals a decline in condom use among young people
The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed concern over a significant drop in condom use among sexually … Continue Reading
FG Approves 50% Electricity Subsidy for Public Hospitals, Universities, Polytechnics
Dr. Alausa stated that the electricity subsidy, approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, aims to alleviate the financial burden of energy costs on public healthcare and educational institutions
Kaduna, Nigeria — The Federal Government has approved a 50% electricity subsidy … Continue Reading
BREAKING: Nigerian Resident Doctors Begin Nationwide Strike Over Colleague’s Abduction
Nigerian Doctors embark on Seven-Day Warning Strike Amid Ongoing Captivity of Dr. Ganiyat Popoola
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced a seven-day warning strike across the country, starting at midnight on Monday, August 26, 2024. The … Continue Reading
Revolutionary mRNA Vaccine Could End Lung Cancer—First Patient Receives Life-Saving Shot!
World’s First mRNA Lung Cancer Vaccine Trial Begins, Offering New Hope for Thousands
Doctors have begun trialling the world’s first mRNA lung cancer vaccine in patients, marking a “groundbreaking” step with the potential to save thousands of lives. Lung cancer, … Continue Reading