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HEALTH4d agoForeign aid to Africa falls by over 25%: How women and children are bearing the bruntAs international aid to Africa dries up, what does it mean for women and children on the ground? We report from Kenya on the impact of cuts to US-aid backed health programmes for women. Annette Young also talks to Nana Zulu from the African Women's Development Fund on what it means for the region as a whole. Plus the bravery of Borneo's female firefighters; as Indonesia endures its worst fire season in 11 years, these women are also facing a sexist backlash.France 24 [en]
HEALTH4d agoKenya confirms prelimary tests on suspected Ebola case come back negativeThere had been fears the patient could be Kenya’s second case after a citizen died of ⁠the virus in Nairobi on Tuesday.Africanews [en]
HEALTH4d agoNDLEA rehabilitates 53,843 drug users in five years — MarwaThe National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has said it counselled, treated and rehabilitated 53,843 persons struggling with drug use across its 31 rehabilitation centres nationwide in the last five years. The post NDLEA rehabilitates 53,843 drug users in five years — Marwa appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTH4d agoKenya Red Cross supports response to country’s first Ebola caseFrance 24 [en]
HEALTH4d agoEbola outbreak: Border surveillance gaps raise concerns in the Central African RepublicThe fight against Ebola poses a challenge in the Central African Republic. In Zemio, in the country’s south-east, proximity to the Democratic Republic of Congo has raised fears that the virus could spread across the border. But health screening remains difficult. The repeated absence of health workers at checkpoints is hampering surveillance, while residents continue to cross the border through unofficial crossing points, as FRANCE 24's team on the ground reports.France 24 [en]
HEALTH4d agoNigeria lacks mental health specialists – Lagos govtNigeria lacks adequate specialists and facilities to manage mental illnesses, the Lagos State Government has said, calling for a shift towards preventive mental healthcare to address growing mental health challenges, particularly among young people. The post Nigeria lacks mental health specialists – Lagos govt appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTH4d agoLagos Corrections Command seeks affordable mental healthcare for youthsThe Nigerian Correctional Service, Lagos State Command, has called for affordable, quality and confidential mental healthcare for young Nigerians, urging stakeholders to strengthen access to services and tackle the stigma associated with mental illness. The post Lagos Corrections Command seeks affordable mental healthcare for youths appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTH4d agoWe need stronger action on youth mental health– Eze AnabaVanguard Media Limited on Friday held its 4th Mental Health Summit in Lagos, focusing on youth mental health in Nigeria and the impact of technology and social media on young people's wellbeing. The post We need stronger action on youth mental health– Eze Anaba appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTH4d agoSocial media, stigma worsening youth mental health in Nigeria — AnabaThe Editor of Vanguard, Mr Eze Anaba, has called for urgent action to address mental health challenges among young Nigerians, warning that stigma, limited access to care and the harmful effects of social media remain major concerns for youth wellbeing. The post Social media, stigma worsening youth mental health in Nigeria — Anaba appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTH4d agoNigeria Records 263 Lassa Fever Deaths, 1,115 Confirmed Cases — NCDCThe NCDC identified late presentation of patients as a factor contributing to the higher case fatality rate. The post Nigeria Records 263 Lassa Fever Deaths, 1,115 Confirmed Cases — NCDC appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
HEALTH4d agoFG Targets 25,000 Free Cataract Surgeries by 2027By Chidinma Chukwu, Abuja The Federal Government has announced plans to perform 25,000 free cataract surgeries across the country by the end of 2027 as part of efforts to reduce avoidable blindness and expand access to quality eye care. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako, disclosed this on […] The post FG Targets 25,000 Free Cataract Surgeries by 2027 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTH4d agoChina gives Kenya Ksh.129M grant to support Ebola responseThe grant was officially handed over at the National Treasury, where Treasury Principal Secretary Dr Chris Kiptoo received Chinese Ambassador to Kenya Guo Haiyan.citizen_digital · kenya
HEALTH4d agoMental health: Nigeria’s action gap comes under scrutinyNigeria’s response to mental health challenges facing its youth comes under fresh scrutiny today at the the 4th Vanguard Mental Health Summit The post Mental health: Nigeria’s action gap comes under scrutiny appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTH4d agoCanada Tells Its Citizens to Exercise High Caution in Kenya After Ebola CaseOttawa has placed Kenya under a high-degree-of-caution travel advisory following a confirmed Ebola case and a reported death, as health experts warn that incomplete contact tracing could allow further infections to go undetected. The post Canada Tells Its Citizens to Exercise High Caution in Kenya After Ebola Case appeared first on Nairobi Wire.nairobiwire · kenya
HEALTH5d agoWorld Sight Day: FG activates 1,400 PHCs for eye careBy Chidinma Chukwu, Abuja ABUJA — The Federal Government has activated more than 1,400 primary healthcare centres, PHCs, across the country to provide primary eye care services as part of efforts to expand access to quality eye care and reduce avoidable blindness. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako, […] The post World Sight Day: FG activates 1,400 PHCs for eye care appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTH5d agoMental health: Nigeria’s action gap comes under scrutiny…..As Vanguard summit holds today By Sola Ogundipe Nigeria’s response to the mental health challenges facing its young people comes under fresh scrutiny today as policymakers, psychiatrists, health professionals, security and correctional authorities, regulators, media and other stakeholders converge in Lagos for the 4th Vanguard Mental Health Summit holding at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, […] The post Mental health: Nigeria’s action gap comes under scrutiny appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTH5d agoShun professional misconduct, MDCN tells new doctorsBy Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA — The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has warned newly inducted medical doctors against professional misconduct in the discharge of their duties. The Registrar of the council, Prof. Fatima Kyari, gave the warning in Aba while inducting 16 medical doctors who graduated from Rhema University. Kyari, who was represented […] The post Shun professional misconduct, MDCN tells new doctors appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTH5d agoKenyan patient suspected of Ebola infection tests negativePreliminary lab results ease fears of a second case in Kenya, after the country reported its first-ever case this week.Al Jazeera [en]
HEALTH5d agoHIV status not food safety risk, LSACA tells food sector stakeholderBy Henry Ojelu The Lagos State AIDS Control Agency, LSACA, has urged employers and workers in the food sector to end stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV, stressing that the virus cannot be transmitted through the preparation, handling or serving of food. The agency made the call at a sensitisation meeting for food […] The post HIV status not food safety risk, LSACA tells food sector stakeholder appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTH5d agoZambia and US sign $2.49 billion health pact after initial rejectionZambia and the U.S. seal a $2.49 billion health pact after modifying clauses on data and minerals. Washington will finance infrastructure. Zambia will increase its health budget, integrating staff and improving monitoring systems. The U.S. will also contribute $13 million for general security.Clarín
HEALTH5d agoZambia signs health deal with US after removal of data-sharing clausesThe government also said that the deal was not coupled to an agreement on US access to the country’s mineral resources.Africanews [en]
HEALTH5d agoKenya boosts Ebola preparedness after registering first caseAfricanews [en]
HEALTH5d agoWhy single Ebola death in Kenya has sparked fears of wider African spreadAccording to the WHO, the Kenyan patient first got sick in the DRC, where they had been living, and was treated there.Al Jazeera [en]
HEALTH6d agoMental health experts demand urgent action on Nigeria’s youth crisisVanguard Nigeria
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