Nurses leaders in Kenya, on Friday, pledged support for the rollout of Social Health Authority (SHA) and Universal Health Coverage (UHC). This was disclosed after […]
Author: Helen Okechukwu
Helen Okechukwu is an award-winning investigative journalist with three years experience. She specializes in health, accountability and transparency reporting.
Mpox: Ghana health director confirms new case
The Deputy Director of Public Health at the Ghana Health Service (GHS) in charge of Disease Surveillance, Dr. Dennis Laryea, has confirmed a new case […]
Measles upsurge: Under-five children more at risk – WHO
As measles cases witnessed an upsurge globally, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have raised concerns […]
MDCAN declares 7-day warning strike
Following a previous 21-day warning strike, the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has issued a fresh seven-day ultimatum for the government to […]
Lassa Fever, CSM: Be hygenic, NCDC boss warns Nigerians
The Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Jide Idris, has issued a public health warning to residents, urging them to prevent […]
WHO seeks urgent action over high diabetes cases
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday raised concern over the high rate of diabetes cases witnessed around the globe and urged countries to take […]
Kenya Health Ministry hosts workshop to prevent viral diseases
The State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards has hosted a health workshop in readiness to prevent the attack of viral diseases, particularly Mpox […]
LASEPA seals churches, business ventures over noise pollution
In reducing noise pollution in the state, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has announced that various churches and business ventures have been shut […]
LASG plans to lift vulnerable residents
The Lagos State Government (LASG) has taken a bold step through the Inter-Ministerial Committee to boost the Social Protection Policy of its vulnerable residents. In […]
Be objective, CAPPA charges journalists ahead Ondo gov election
Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), in collaboration with the United Nations (UN), has charged journalists to remain committed ahead of the Ondo State […]