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HEALTHAug 223.5m missing births:: How hospitals can close Nigeria’s registration gap… Experts add: Register them where they are bornBy Chioma Obinna The first cry came, then the rush of hands. A newborn baby girl had just entered the world. While nurses attended to the mother and cleaned the baby, Emmanuel Joseph was already thinking beyond the excitement of fatherhood. He wanted his daughter to exist […] The post 3.5m missing births:: How hospitals can close Nigeria’s registration gap appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHAug 22Malnutrition is on the rise in Somalia , says new reportmynspr.org · United States
HEALTHAug 22The meat we eat and the years we lose: How Nigeria’s abattoirs quietly erode our life expectancyBy Dr. Gani Enahoro Nigeria is a country of paradoxes. We boast one of Africa’s largest populations, a youthful demographic, and a livestock sector that is valued at an estimated ₦30 trillion. Yet, we also carry the grim badge of having the lowest life expectancy in the world, a mere 55 years from an average […] The post The meat we eat and the years we lose: How Nigeria’s abattoirs quietly erode our life expectancy appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHAug 21Nigerian actors gather in prayer for Ogogo as he battles stage four cancerPREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that Ogogo was diagnosed with stage-four cancer and was receiving treatment in a hospital. The post Nigerian actors gather in prayer for Ogogo as he battles stage four cancer appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHBREAKINGAug 212,500 dead and rising: UN says DR Congo Ebola outbreak 'growing exponentially'France 24 [en]
HEALTHAug 21SPECIAL REPORT: Some Nigerians turn to faith healers as HIV aid dries upAfter US aid cuts disrupted free HIV treatment, some Nigerian patients turn to unproven ‘cures’. The post SPECIAL REPORT: Some Nigerians turn to faith healers as HIV aid dries up appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHBREAKINGAug 21Ebola outbreak in DR Congo growing 'exponentially' as death toll passes 2,500France 24 [en]
HEALTHBREAKINGAug 21Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo 'growing exponentially,' UN warnsEuroNews [en]
HEALTHAug 20DR Congo to receive 70,000 doses of Ervebo vaccine as Ebola infections surgeAl Jazeera [en]
HEALTHAug 20Chemical - ripened plantain saga underscores urgent need for consumer empowerment in Ghana food market – CDA Consult – Ghanamma . comA report highlights the issue of chemically ripened plantains in Ghana, emphasizing the critical need for consumer empowerment in the food market. This story is relevant to public health and consumer rights in the region.ghanamma.com · Ghana
HEALTHAug 20DR Congo receives 70,000 Ebola vaccine doses for outbreak responseWHO experts say early evidence, including animal studies, suggests Ervebo could offer some protection—and the new trial will seek to establish whether that protection extends to humans.Africanews [en]
HEALTHAug 20Congo gets Ebola vaccine that helped in other outbreaksCongo has received an Ebola vaccine that has proven effective in previous outbreaks. This development aims to bolster the country's response to potential or ongoing Ebola threats.mandurahmail.com.au · Australia
HEALTHAug 20DR Congo to receive 70,000 doses of Ebola vaccine used in past outbreaks, WHO saysThe International Coordinating Group on Vaccine Provision, which includes the WHO and other partners, said the doses will be released immediately following a request from DR Congo’s government.EuroNews [en]
HEALTHAug 20SPECIAL REPORT: Before they could finish school, Nigeria’s health system made them mothersThis investigation found that adolescent girls who seek family planning in South-west Nigeria often encounter a health system that is inconsistent or inaccessible. The post SPECIAL REPORT: Before they could finish school, Nigeria’s health system made them mothers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHAug 20Ebola cases in Congo climb to 5 , 000saltlakecitysun.com · United States
HEALTHAug 20Ebola cases in Congo climb to 5 , 000tennesseedaily.com · United States
HEALTHAug 20Africa : The CDC Has a New Director - Now Comes the Hard PartThe Africa CDC has appointed a new Director, indicating a transition in leadership for the continent's public health organization. This suggests new challenges and strategies lie ahead for African health initiatives.allafrica.com · Nigeria
HEALTHAug 19HMO Controversy: What Nigerians, hospitals need to know about health insuranceAn online debate over Health Maintenance Organisations (HMOs) has exposed tensions and misconceptions among Nigerians, healthcare providers and insurers. The post HMO Controversy: What Nigerians, hospitals need to know about health insurance appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHAug 19Ebola cases in DR Congo rise to 5,021, Africa CDC saysVanguard Nigeria
HEALTHAug 19FG urges Nigerians to dial 112 for medical emergencies, releases state numbersAccording to NEMSAS, the emergency response system provides fast response, professional care and life-saving services, with first responders available 24 hours a day. The post FG urges Nigerians to dial 112 for medical emergencies, releases state numbers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHAug 19Congo's Ebola outbreak reaches 5,000 cases as it outpaces response effortsNPR News
HEALTHAug 19Abattoirs silently ravaging Nigerians, animal experts warn•Create diseases, tumor, cancer, high BP, strokeBy Gabriel EwepuMeat has its primary source from livestock including cows, goats, sheep, poultry products, and among others. This important source of protein is now a dangerous means of deadly parasites causing terminal diseases which are contracted from animals slaughtered at the abattoirs by butchers and sold to Nigerians. […] The post Abattoirs silently ravaging Nigerians, animal experts warn appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHAug 19Attempts to curb Ebola cases in DR Congo fail with more than 5,000 confirmedFrance 24 [en]
HEALTHAug 19Remi and Lara Olowookere Foundation launches cancer care hub to tackle Nigeria growing cancer burdenThe Remi and Lara Olowookere Foundation has launched a cancer care hub to address Nigeria's increasing cancer burden. This reports on a new initiative to improve public health services.tribuneonlineng.com · Nigeria
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