Dr. Faustine Ndugulile from Tanzania has been elected as the new World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, succeeding Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, who served two consecutive five-year terms in…
In a significant move for healthcare diplomacy, American Hospital Dubai (AHD) has officially launched its first representative office in Africa, marking a pivotal expansion into the continent. The new office,…
Lagos-based Sygen Pharmaceuticals Limited and Canada’s ORx Pharmaceuticals Corporation have announced a groundbreaking collaboration to establish Sygen-ORx Biosciences, a joint venture poised to revolutionize healthcare across Africa. This alliance aims…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has joined forces with the Cocoa Processors Association of Nigeria (COPAN) and other key stakeholders to tackle the persistent…
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Friday that its partners, including Gavi and UNICEF, are permitted to begin purchasing mpox vaccines even before formal approval, as part of efforts…
In a significant step towards improving public health, the Federal Government of Nigeria has introduced a series of national policy documents aimed at addressing the escalating threat of Non-Communicable Diseases…
The Federal Ministry of Health has initiated a pilot study to evaluate the effectiveness of Intermittent Preventive Treatment in School-Aged Children (IPTsc) in regions of Nigeria heavily impacted by malaria.
The…
The Kano State government is set to enhance the practice of traditional medicine through a series of initiatives, including training programs, partnerships with healthcare institutions, and the establishment of a…
Richard Mills Jr., the U.S. ambassador to Nigeria, has affirmed that Nigeria is the "giant of Africa" and hosts the largest health programming budget of any country for the United…