MSD joins campaign to ‘Close the Immunisation Gap’ and ‘Stay Polio Free’ in Africa
MSD, known as Merck & Co., Inc. has added its voice to the World Health…
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Parasitic worms may hold key to cutting spread of HIV
A parasitic worm which affects millions of the world’s poorest people may hold an important…
Neglected Tropical Diseases in Africa book launched
A book on Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) in sub-Saharan Africa has been launched to tell…
Nigeria as hub of Africa’s Centre for Disease Control
The adoption of Nigeria as the hub of Africa’s Centre for Disease Control (ACDC) is…
Fifty-eight million children in Africa too short for their age
President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has said conscious development of…
Study says a cocktail of UV and Vitamin B zaps malaria in donor blood
Blood donated by unknowing malaria carriers can be made safer with UV radiation and Vitamin…
Malaria vaccine to be introduced in Africa soon
Sub-Saharan African countries with the burden of malaria could benefit from Mosquirix, a malaria ‘candidate…
The World Health Organization vows to prevent and control diabetes in Liberia
The World Health Organization (WHO) has pledged its continued commitment to providing technical support for…
The contribution of health partnerships in universal health coverage
World Health Day (WHD) provides a unique opportunity to look at health through a global…
Remove all barriers to safe pregnancy and childbirth
A lawyer and gender advocate, Ms Bernice Sam, has called on the state, traditional authorities…