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Oral health in Africa

WHO: Only 17% of Africans Have Access to Oral Healthcare

Oral Health in Africa: A Growing Crisis Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, Acting Regional Director for Africa ...

  • 20 March 2025
  • Health
World Food Programme

WFP Warns of Looming Hunger Crisis in Central Sahel and Nigeria Due to Funding Shortages

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has issued a stark warning that without immediate ...

  • 9 March 2025
  • Agriculture
Ebola Outbreak

Uganda Confirms Second Ebola Death as Outbreak Persists

A four-year-old child has died from Ebola in Uganda, marking the second fatality in the ...

  • 7 March 2025
  • Africa
Tom Coleman

WHX Lagos and WHX Labs Lagos: Transforming Nigeria’s Healthcare Industry

Informa Markets has unveiled a bold transformation in its healthcare exhibition portfolio, rebranding Medic West ...

  • 5 March 2025
  • Health
Unicef

UNICEF Leverages Data Science to Improve Child Vaccination Coverage in West and Central Africa

UNICEF's *Reach the Unreached* initiative is using data science and geospatial technology to identify zero-dose ...
  • 27 February 2025
  • Health
Breast cancer

Breast Cancer Cases Surge Worldwide, Poorest Countries Face Deadliest Impact

Breast cancer cases are set to rise by 38% by 2050, with low-income countries facing ...
  • 25 February 2025
  • Health
Lassa fever

Nigeria Faces Deadly Lassa Fever Outbreak with 80 Fatalities Recorded in a Week

Nigeria battles a severe Lassa fever outbreak, resulting in 80 deaths within a week, with ...
  • 25 February 2025
  • Health

BBC Investigation Uncovers Indian Pharma Firm’s Role in West Africa’s Opioid Crisis

A BBC investigation exposes India’s Aveo Pharmaceuticals for fueling West Africa’s opioid crisis through illegal ...
  • 23 February 2025
  • Health

Nigeria’s National Assembly Passes ₦54.99 Trillion 2025 Budget Amid Debt Concerns

Nigeria’s National Assembly passes the ₦54.99 trillion 2025 budget, increasing health funding but raising concerns ...
  • 14 February 2025
  • Health

Nigeria’s Chikwe Ihekweazu Appointed Acting WHO Regional Director for Africa

Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu has been appointed acting WHO Regional Director for Africa, bringing his expertise ...
  • 5 February 2025
  • Health
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