NAFDAC: Nestle Nido Not Sold In Nigeria
NAFDAC: Nestle Nido Not Sold In Nigeria
According to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Nido, a follow-up milk formula brand intended for...
Polio: Afghanistan Gov’t to Vaccinate 10 Million Children
Polio: Afghanistan Gov't to Vaccinate 10 Million Children
On Monday, the Ministry of Health in Afghanistan announced that it has begun a new polio vaccination campaign to protect...
WHO: Contaminated Benylin Cough Syrup No Longer Available in Africa
WHO: Contaminated Benylin Cough Syrup No Longer Available in Africa
On Monday, the World Health Organization (WHO) released a statement that the contaminated batch of Benylin Paediatric Syrup...
UNICEF Urges Governors to Support Sustainable Water and Sanitation Systems
UNICEF Urges Governors to Support Sustainable Water and Sanitation Systems
UNICEF's Chief of WASH, Jane Bevan, has called on state governments to prioritize programs that improve access to...
Experts Explain How Africa Can Effectively Manage Disease Outbreaks
Experts Explain How Africa Can Effectively Manage Disease Outbreaks
Some experts have said it is crucial for African countries to strengthen their surveillance and laboratory systems in order...
SAHPRA Recalls Toxic Paediatric Cough Syrup From Stores
SAHPRA Recalls Toxic Paediatric Cough Syrup From Stores
According to the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA), it is recalling batches of Johnson & Johnson’s children’s cough...
Moeti: Africa Witnesses Decline In Maternal Mortality
Moeti: Africa Witnesses Decline In Maternal Mortality
Matshidiso Moeti, the World Health Organisation (WHO) regional director for Africa, states that Africa has made significant progress towards ensuring better...
4.5bn People Lacked Full Essential Health Services in 2021 – WHO
4.5bn People Lacked Full Essential Health Services in 2021 – WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has said at least 4.5 billion people — more than half of...
Caution:WHO Deploys Rapid Cholera Tests Globally
Caution:WHO Deploys Rapid Cholera Tests Globally
The World Health Organization (WHO) has unveiled an ambitious plan to combat the escalating global cholera threat. By deploying rapid diagnostic tests,...
Medical Expert Urges Effective Monitoring of Health Projects
Medical Expert Urges Effective Monitoring of Health Projects
Dr. Tunji Akintade, a seasoned general physician and former Chairman of the Association of Nigerian Private Medical Practitioners, is calling...