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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
Africa CDC

Africa CDC Calls for Urgent Investment in Public Health Amid Rising Crises

Africa CDC urges increased domestic health funding and innovative financing to address rising public health ...
  • 1 February 2025
  • Africa
Trump

Trump Administration’s PEPFAR Funding Freeze Threatens Millions of Lives Across Africa

The Trump administration’s freeze on PEPFAR funding threatens millions of lives across Africa, jeopardizing HIV/AIDS ...
  • 28 January 2025
  • Health
WHO

African Union Expresses Dismay Over U.S. Withdrawal From WHO

The African Union criticizes the U.S. withdrawal from the WHO, calling it counterproductive to global ...
  • 22 January 2025
  • Health
Ekweremadu

Ekweremadu’s Wife Released from UK Prison, Returns to Nigeria

Beatrice Ekweremadu, wife of former Nigerian Deputy Senate President, has been released from UK prison ...
  • 22 January 2025
  • Health
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