Nigeria: With thousands in urgent need, UN health agency scales up emergency response
The United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) is ramping up its response in north-eastern Nigeria,…
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Digital communication transforming family health in Africa
Mobile phones have in recent years changed the ways institutions deal with citizens or tackle…
Heart-monitoring tablet named best tech innovation for Africa
A telemedicine device for monitoring heart conditions remotely has been named the best invention for…
Boost to fight against cancers among African women
The fight against cancers that hit women in Africa especially hard because of late diagnosis…
Rotary gives US$35 million to end polio worldwide
Rotary announces US$35 million in grants to support the global effort to end polio, including US$15…
Skin lightening products trade thrives despite health dangers
Extra-Clair, Peau Claire, Ketazol, Diproson, Movate, G&G, Maxi-Light, Caro Light, Skin Light, among others. These…
Africa within reach of being certified a polio-free continent
Sub-Saharan Africa is finally on the brink of being declared polio-free. In July this year,…
Kenya government launches campaign urging smokers to abide by smoke-free laws and quit smoking
A national mass media campaign entitled ‘Tobacco Kills – Quit Now!’ has been launched across…