Trump rejects WHO pandemic amendments, cites U.S. sovereignty concerns
The Trump administration announced Friday that it is rejecting recent amendments to the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) pandemic response framework,…
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Kaduna stakeholders launch nutrition drive to sustain Alive & Thrive
With the Alive & Thrive nutrition initiative set to end its intervention in Kaduna by 31 August, stakeholders have convened…
Lagos empowers health leaders with new planning tools, eyes sector reform
The Lagos State Ministry of Health has concluded a four-day capacity-building workshop for health leaders and managers, with a call…
Lagos govt launches survey on lead poisoning in children to tackle metal hazards
The Lagos State Ministry of Health has commenced a crucial statewide survey to estimate children’s blood lead levels and assess…
NiMet calls for stakeholders’ collaboration to tackle food insecurity using data
NiMet has called on stakeholders to work collectively in addressing food insecurity through a coordinated, data-driven, and solution-oriented approach.
Kenya threatens closure of health facilities abusing UHC reforms
The Cabinet Secretary for Health, Hon. Aden Duale, has issued a stern warning to healthcare providers across Kenya, cautioning that…
Nigeria adopts FOPL to promote healthier food choices
The Federal Government has adopted Front-of-Pack Labelling (FOPL) to help Nigerians make healthier food choices and reduce diet-related diseases. This…
WHO endorses twice-yearly HIV prevention jab in major policy shift
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released new guidelines recommending lenacapavir (LEN) as a twice-yearly injectable option for HIV prevention,…
FG health personnel to apply knowledge into service
The Federal Government has called about 150 trained health personnel to put their newly acquired knowledge into practice in a…
Over 3.5 million children receive MR vaccine in Kenya
The Kenyan Ministry of Health has announced that out of a target of 6.5 million, about 3.5 million children have…