Hepatitis remains a major global health threat as the World Health Organization (WHO) calls for urgent action to eliminate viral hepatitis and announces that hepatitis D has been classified as carcinogenic to humans.
Ebola response efforts in Uganda have recorded a major milestone, with the United Nations confirming no new suspected cases in 17 days, while warning that the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to battle fresh infections.
WHO, UNICEF and community leaders have applauded Governor Peter Mbah’s commitment to healthcare in Enugu State as new figures show an 80% increase in primary healthcare centre visits and immunisation coverage rising to 88.9%, surpassing the national target.
The WHO and Brazil have issued a high-stakes ultimatum to global heads of state, warning that a failure to sign the incomplete Pandemic Agreement leaves humanity dangerously exposed to future global biosecurity crises.
The World Health Organization WHO soundly sounds the alarm over a surging Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda, declaring it a global emergency due to a rare, untreatable strain.
Dangote Cement's Okpella factory will invest N6.5 billion in a 7.5km link road to improve access, security and transportation between its plant and the highway.
Iraq has announced the phased withdrawal of Turkish troops from the Bashiqa-Zelikan military camp, with full transfer to Iraqi security forces expected by year-end.
Former Finance Minister Kemi Adeosun reflects on the pain of losing her husband, Anthony Adeosun, 90 days after his death, revealing how she is gradually rebuilding her life and returning to work.
The Ondo State Police Command has intensified security measures across Akure ahead of Vice-President Kashim Shettima’s visit and the APC presidential campaign rally scheduled for Wednesday, deploying tactical teams and intelligence operatives to strategic locations.