Health
Rivers State Confirms Two Cases of Mpox
Mpox is an illness caused by the monkeypox virus, which spreads primarily through close contact with an infected person. It can also spread via contaminated surfaces and objects.
The Rivers State Government has confirmed two cases of the Mpox infection, … Continue Reading
Abia State Confirms First Mpox Case
Umuahia, Nigeria – The Abia State Government has confirmed its first case of Mpox (formerly known as Monkeypox), according to the Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu.
The announcement was made during the state’s executive council meeting held on Monday.… Continue Reading
2024 Kid Of The Year: 15-year-old who creates soap that could treat skin cancer
In a remarkable announcement, Time magazine has chosen Heman Bekele, a 15-year-old scientist from Virginia, as the 2024 Kid of the Year. Bekele’s innovative soap creation has the potential to revolutionize skin cancer treatment, making it a more accessible and
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Massive Water Main Break Floods Montreal Streets, 150,000 Homes Under Boil-Water Advisory
Water Main Break Floods Montreal Streets, 150,000 Homes Under Distress
A major water main break in Montreal’s Ville-Marie borough on Friday morning has left around 150,000 homes under a boil-water advisory. The rupture sent water gushing several metres into … Continue Reading
Tinubu Govt To Retrain 120,000 Frontline Health Workers
The second initiative focuses on retraining 120,000 frontline health workers. Tinubu emphasized that this effort is a personal priority for him, given his role as the African Union (AU) Champion for Human Resources for Health and Community Health Delivery Partnership.
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China Ramp Up Measures as first Mpox Case Hit Pakistan
China Tightens Border Controls Amid Mpox Global Emergency
China announced on Friday that it will monitor people and goods entering the country for mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) over the next six months. This decision comes in response to the … Continue Reading
Deadly New Mpox Variant Hits Europe: Sweden Confirms First Case Outside Africa
Europe: Sweden Records First Case of Contagious New Mpox Variant
Sweden’s public health agency has reported the first case of a new, highly contagious variant of mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) outside the African continent. The individual was infected while … Continue Reading
WHO Declares Mpox Outbreak in Africa a Global Health Emergency
WHO Announces Highest Level Of Alert For Monkeypox(Mpox)
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the ongoing mpox outbreak in Africa a global health emergency, following the spread of a deadlier strain of the virus, clade Ib, to … Continue Reading
JAPA: 67% of Nigerian doctors work in UK, NHS will struggle if they leave – Health Minister
Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, has expressed concerns over the high number of Nigerian doctors and nurses migrating to other countries, particularly the United Kingdom.
According to Pate, a staggering 67% of Nigerian doctors … Continue Reading
Mpox Declared Public Health Emergency in Africa as New Strain Spreads Rapidly
Over 13,700 MPox Cases and 450 Deaths Reported in DR Congo Alone
The virus, known for causing severe lesions across the body, has also spread to neighboring countries, including Burundi, the Central African Republic (CAR), Kenya, and Rwanda. The emergency … Continue Reading