On Monday, Botswana announced a public health emergency following a breakdown in the national medical supply chain that has left hospitals and clinics running short […]
Category: Health
Saudi Humanitarian Medical Mission Brings Relief to Kano Patients
Over 140 Nigerians have received life saving treatment through a humanitarian medical outreach carried out in Kano by Saudi Arabia. The five day exercise featured […]
Somalia Battles Sharp Rise in Diphtheria as Vaccine Shortages Deepen
Somali health officials reported Tuesday that diphtheria cases and deaths have risen sharply this year amid dwindling vaccine supplies and declining foreign aid. The National […]
Fierce Dust Storm Engulfs Dubai, Slashes Visibility Across UAE
A massive dust storm swept through Dubai and several other emirates in the United Arab Emirates on Friday, greatly reducing visibility and raising urgent safety […]
Cholera Outbreak Puts Sudan’s Darfur Refugees in Peril, UN Sounds Alarm
The United Nations issued a warning on Friday about a deadly cholera outbreak endangering the lives of refugees fleeing Sudan’s Darfur region, as essential supplies […]
Global Liver Cancer Crisis: Obesity and Poor Diets Driving Alarming Surge
A recent publication by The Lancet has made mention of a troubling trend, stating that nearly 60% of liver cancer cases across the globe are […]
Nurses Stand Their Ground: Nationwide Strike Still in Full Swing
Contrary to recent claims, Nigeria’s national association of nurses has refuted reports suggesting an end to its ongoing nationwide strike, according to Premium Times. The […]