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HEALTHSep 21Healthcare in Africa ‘under growing strain’ after US withdrawal from aid programs, report warnsAccra Reset’s report states countries in the region and global south should take greater control of their health development after USAID debacleThe United States’ withdrawal from key aid programs has put healthcare in Africa and the global south “under growing strain” a new report warns.The report says the Trump administration’s cuts to programs such as US Agency for International Development (USAID), as well as the Covid-19 pandemic and rising costs of living globally have brought “new urgency” for the need to reform healthcare in the region. Continue reading...Guardian World
HEALTHSep 21On the frontline of the Ebola outbreak: 'I'm not afraid to do this work'NOS Buitenland
HEALTHSep 21EU sends experts to Congo as Ebola outbreak continues; Congo receives vaccines for clinical trialsTwo European epidemiologists are going to the epicentre of the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In the meantime, clinical trials of the Ervebo vaccine kick off.EuroNews [en]
HEALTHSep 21Lagos alerts residents over adulterated palm oil— Intensifies market surveillance, urges consumers to report suspects By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — The Lagos State Government has alerted residents to the growing presence of sophisticated adulterated palm oil in markets across the state, warning consumers to be vigilant. The warning was issued through the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency, LASCOPA, following a technical […] The post Lagos alerts residents over adulterated palm oil appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHSep 21Lagos govt disputes claim Alimosho hospital has only one dialysis machinePREMIUM TIMES traced the claim to a video posted by Nigerian skit maker and social media influencer Akewusola Oladipupo, popularly known as MC Always, on 17 September. The post Lagos govt disputes claim Alimosho hospital has only one dialysis machine appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHSep 21Lessons from a Singaporean surgeon in Sudan austere hospitalA Singaporean surgeon shares experiences and lessons from working in an austere hospital in Sudan. This provides insights into healthcare delivery in challenging environments.straitstimes.com · Singapore
HEALTHSep 20My wife miraculously woke up after six months in coma – AkpabioThe Senate president said his wife underwent a failed surgery and was declared 98 per cent dead while in a coma. The post My wife miraculously woke up after six months in coma – Akpabio appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHSep 20Zombie drug makes women in Liberia extra vulnerable, rehab clinic offers hopeHaar handen trillen. Als ze geen kush rookt, wordt ze misselijk, krijgt ze het ijskoud en voelt ze zich doodziek, vertelt ze. Haar drie kinderen wonen bij haar vader, die voor hen zorgt. Deze jonge moeder is een van de slachtoffers van kush, de levensgevaarlijke designerdrug waarvan West-Afrika in de greep is. Vrouwen als zij dreigen bij deze drugscrisis buiten beeld te blijven. Bekend is dat kush in buurland Sierra Leone al jaren een groot probleem is, maar ook in Liberia maakt kush veel slachtoffers. Naar schatting gebruikt een op de vijf jongeren illegale drugs, waaronder steeds vaker kush.NOS Buitenland
HEALTHSep 20Ondo Govt Begins Review Of Herbal, Alcoholic Products RegulationThe development follows deaths linked to harmful herbal and alcoholic concoctions, with NAFDAC detecting high methanol levels in suspected drinks and recording over 182 cases. The post Ondo Govt Begins Review Of Herbal, Alcoholic Products Regulation appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
HEALTHSep 20RHV, Nisa Premier Hospitals perform first tele-robotic surgery in West AfricaBy Chioma obinna A new chapter opened in Nigeria’s healthcare system at the weekend as surgeons at Redeemer’s Health Village (RHV) Hospital, Lagos, in collaboration with Nisa Premier Hospital, Abuja, successfully performed what they described as the first tele-robotic surgery in West Africa.The landmark procedure saw a surgeon in Lagos remotely operate on a patient […] The post RHV, Nisa Premier Hospitals perform first tele-robotic surgery in West Africa appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHSep 20Congo begins Ebola vaccinations for health workers in the epicenter of the outbreak – WTOP NewsCongo has initiated Ebola vaccinations for health workers in the outbreak's epicenter, marking a crucial step in combating the spread of the disease.wtop.com · United States
HEALTHSep 20NSCDC arrests five over alleged sale of dead cattle in YobeBy Maryam Abdul-aziz Usman, Damaturu The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Yobe State Command, has arrested five persons, including a 42-year-old woman identified as Nancy Benedict, over the alleged purchase and processing of dead cattle for human consumption. The suspects were arrested in the New Jerusalem area of Damaturu, the Yobe State capital. […] The post NSCDC arrests five over alleged sale of dead cattle in Yobe appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHSep 20It not CO₂ , it black carbon : Ethiopia silent public health crisis , expert warnsAn expert warns that black carbon, not CO₂, is Ethiopia's silent public health crisis. This highlights a significant environmental health concern in the region.capitalethiopia.com · Ethiopia
HEALTHSep 20Gombe Diphtheria Outbreak: 332 cases recorded in four LGAsBy Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe The Gombe State Government has commenced an emergency vaccination exercise following a diphtheria outbreak that has recorded about 332 cases across four local government areas of the state. The affected local government areas are Akko, Gombe, Kwami and Funakaye. The development was contained in a directive issued by the Gombe State […] The post Gombe Diphtheria Outbreak: 332 cases recorded in four LGAs appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHSep 20Akunyili Family marks 5th anniversary with free medical outreachThe family of the late Dr. Chike Akunyili, husband of former Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, Prof. Dora Akunyili, will mark the fifth anniversary of his death with a free medical outreach for indigent residents in Enugu. The memorial outreach is scheduled for Sunday, September 28, 2026, […] The post Akunyili Family marks 5th anniversary with free medical outreach appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHSep 20Congo begins Ebola vaccinations for health workers in the epicentre of the outbreakCongo has started vaccinating health workers against Ebola in the outbreak's epicenter. This is a crucial step in containing the spread of the disease and protecting frontline personnel.asiaone.com · Singapore
HEALTHSep 20Congo begins Ebola vaccinations for health workers in the epicentre of the outbreakasiaone.com · Singapore
HEALTHSep 20Congo begins Ebola vaccinations for health workersThe Congo has initiated Ebola vaccinations specifically for health workers. This measure aims to protect frontline personnel from the serious disease.latimes.com · United States
HEALTHSep 20DR Congo begins Ebola vaccination trials for frontline health workersDR Congo is rolling out vaccine trials for health workers at the centre of the country’s Ebola crisis.Al Jazeera [en]
HEALTHSep 20Why men ought to be more concerned about their health!By Bunmi Sofola Looks as if Nigerian men are paying the price for neglecting their health, with more men dying prematurely every year.  But common male health problems can be detected and treated earlier (if not prevented) with better awareness and regular check-ups.  Listed are some of the health issues highlighted by experts and how […] The post Why men ought to be more concerned about their health! appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHBREAKINGSep 20DR Congo rolls out Ebola vaccine for health workers as death toll risesAl Jazeera [en]
HEALTHSep 20Congo begins Ebola vaccinations for health workers in the epicenter of the outbreakThe Congo has started vaccinating health workers in the epicenter of an Ebola outbreak. This action is critical for containing the spread of the deadly disease and protecting frontline personnel.sitkasentinel.com · United States
HEALTHBREAKINGSep 19Suspected alcohol poisoning in Nigeria's Ondo State kills at least 49 peopleFrance 24 [en]
HEALTHSep 19Ebola outbreak reaches new areas in Democratic Republic of CongoFrance 24 [en]