Health

By Ebi Kesiena Somalia’s new President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said on Friday he is isolating after testing positive for COVID-19, shortly after returning from a trip to the United Arab Emirates. “So far, I have no...

By John Ikani Commonwealth leaders led by African Heads of State have pledged to accelerate progress against malaria and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). They have also reaffirmed their commitment to ending malaria by 2030. The leaders...

By Enyichukwu Enemanna South Africa has repealed COVID-19 restrictions on wearing of face mask in indoor public spaces, limits on the size of gatherings and entry requirements at its borders, a notice in the government gazette...

By Ere-ebi Agedah Nigerian federal government has revealed that over 2 million girls are at risk of genital mutilation in the country, urging Nigerians to rise against the practice it described as criminal. This, comes as...

By Ere-ebi Agedah Imisi A coalition of non-governmental organisations under the auspices National Action on Sugar Reduction, NASR, the Diabetes Association of Nigeria and eleven others advocating for policy measures to tackle the health risks of...

By John Ikani The Federal Government of Nigeria says it has been able to fully vaccinate 21,236,404 of its eligible population with the COVID-19 vaccine. Executive Director of the National Primary HealthCare Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr....