Health

African Union Strives to Address Sudan's Ongoing Crisis

African Union Strives to Address Sudan’s Ongoing Crisis

The African Union (AU) is renewing its efforts to mediate peace in Sudan amid a ...

Soaring Inhaler Costs in Nigeria Create Crisis for Asthma Patients

Soaring Inhaler Costs in Nigeria Create Crisis for Asthma Patients

As the world commemorated Asthma Day this week, Nigeria is grappling with a severe health ...

Nigerian HealthTech Startup 54gene Partners with WHO to Boost Genomic Research

54gene partners with WHO to advance genomic research in Africa, aiming to address critical health ...
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Nigeria’s Business Future Has a Home and It’s Called the Sahara Founders Society

In an age where innovation is redefining sectors from finance to agriculture, education to health, ...

Global Shortage of Medical Oxygen Highlighted as Health Systems Struggle

On June 10, 2021, a global shortage of medical oxygen was highlighted, as health systems ...

Kenya Procures More Drugs to Stem Excessive Bleeding After Birth

Nairobi, Kenya – The Kenyan government has taken a significant step in improving maternal healthcare ...

WHO

African countries pledge over $45M to WHO

African Countries Pledge Over $45M to WHO Several African nations have collectively pledged over $45 ...

Plastic waste a ticking time bomb

Unep: Plastic waste a ticking time bomb

The United Nations has issued a warning about the escalating threat to human health and ...

The Urgent Need for Mental Health Care Reform in Africa

The Urgent Need for Mental Health Care Reform in Africa

Mental health care in Africa has faced longstanding neglect, with many countries lacking basic services. ...

WHO Recognizes “Burnout” as an Official Medical Condition

On June 1, 2021, WHO officially recognized burnout as a medical condition, classifying it in ...

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