Health
More Sëx Reduces Cancer Risk for Women, polygamy Boosts Longevity In Men – Doctor Claims
Nigerian Doctor Sparks Debate: Claims Increased Sexual Activity for Women and Polygamy for Men Can Prevent Cancer and Boost Longevity
Dr. Rasheed Abassi, a prominent Nigerian medical practitioner, has stirred controversy with his remarks on TVC’s Your View. According … Continue Reading
Mystery Illness Claims 79 Lives, Infects Hundreds in Congo: What We Know So Far
Global Health Experts Race to Identify Mysterious Illness in Congo as High Fatality Rate and Delayed Reporting Spark International Concern
Health officials are racing to identify a deadly, undiagnosed disease spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Since the … Continue Reading
Lagos State Enrolls Over 1.3 Million Residents in Health Insurance Scheme
Lagos State reaches a milestone with over 1.3 million residents enrolled in the ILERA EKO health scheme, highlighting its commitment to universal health coverage and inclusive healthcare access.
Lagos State has reached a major milestone in its journey toward Universal … Continue Reading
Afghan Girls’ Last Hope Crushed As Taliban Bans Women from Training as Midwives and Nurses
Taliban’s Ban on Women in Medical Training Strikes Final Blow to Female Professional Opportunities, Deepening Afghanistan’s Healthcare Crisis and Maternal Mortality Concerns
KABUL, AFGHANISTAN— The Taliban has banned women from training as nurses and midwives in Afghanistan, dealing another devastating … Continue Reading
WHO Launches $2M Genomic Surveillance Initiative to Combat Global Health Threats
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced a groundbreaking initiative to strengthen global pathogen genomic surveillance, aiming to enhance detection and monitoring of infectious diseases worldwide.
Through the International Pathogen Surveillance Network (IPSN), the program will allocate $2 million in … Continue Reading
WHO Approves Japan’s KM Biologics Mpox Vaccine for Emergency Use
WHO Grants Emergency Approval to Japan’s KM Biologics Mpox Vaccine Amid Surge in Cases and New Variant Spread
The World Health Organization (WHO) has granted emergency use listing to Japan’s KM Biologics’ mpox vaccine, marking it as the second shot … Continue Reading
UN Warns of Malaria Crisis as South Sudan Floods Displace Hundreds of Thousands
Floods Displace Nearly 380,000 in South Sudan, Triggering Malaria Crisis and Food Shortages Amid Political Stalemate
JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN- Floods sweeping across South Sudan have displaced nearly 380,000 people and affected over 1.4 million, according to the United Nations, … Continue Reading
McDonald’s Shares Drop After Deadly E. Coli Outbreak Linked To Burger Kills 1 And Leaves Over 49 Sick
E.coli Outbreak linked to mcDonalds Quarter Pounder burgers Kills 1 Person, raises health concerns and threatens McDonald’s recovery efforts amid sales struggles.
McDonald’s shares took a significant hit today after an E. coli outbreak tied to its Quarter Pounder burgers … Continue Reading
Paul Biya Returns to Cameroon, Silencing Health Rumours After 7 Weeks Abroad
After weeks of absence and rising health rumours, President Paul Biya returns to a warm reception in Yaoundé, quelling speculation and reaffirming his leadership.
YAOUNDÉ, CAMEROON– Cameroon’s President Paul Biya made a highly anticipated return to Yaoundé on Monday, … Continue Reading
Why African Leaders Conceal Their Health: Power, Politics, Or Secrecy?
African leaders’ health remains a state secret, fueling speculation and power struggles, as calls for transparency grow amid shifting political landscapes.
Recent weeks have seen swirling rumors about the health of two African presidents—Cameroon’s 91-year-old Paul Biya and Malawi’s … Continue Reading