Category: Health
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CHINA TO BUILD AFRICA’S FIRST INSULIN PRODUCTION FACILITY IN NIGERIA
Nigeria set to become a medical biotech hub with China’s groundbreaking local insulin project. Chinese Ambassador Yu Dunhai announced plans to establish Africa’s first local insulin production facility in Nigeria, aiming to end reliance on imports and improve diabetes care. Speaking at China’s 76th National Day reception in Abuja, Yu highlighted this project alongside other…
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NHIA CELEBRATES QUADRUPLET BIRTH UNDER LIFE-SAVING EMERGENCY CARE PROGRAM
Life-saving maternal care delivers four healthy babies, highlighting progress in Nigeria’s healthcare.The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) celebrated a remarkable birth of quadruplets at the Federal University of Health Sciences Teaching Hospital, Azare, under its Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care (CEmONC) programme. The babies two boys and two girls were born via C-section on…
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EBERE OKEREKE WARNS U.S. AMERICA FIRST HEALTH STRATEGY UNDERMINES AFRICA’S HEALTH SOVEREIGNTY
Africa urged to unite and protect its health future amid shifting global aid dynamics. Ebere Okereke of the Tony Blair Institute cautions that the new U.S. America First Global Health Strategy risks weakening Africa’s health sovereignty by prioritizing U.S. interests over continental goals. She critiques the strategy’s blame on African inefficiency, ignoring donor-driven dependency, and…
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SWITCHING OFF CaMKK2 ENZYME PREVENTS OBESITY, DIABETES, AND FATTY LIVER
Breaking new ground by targeting immune cells to fight metabolic diseases. Researchers from Monash University found that disabling the enzyme CaMKK2 in macrophages stops inflammation and protects mice from obesity and metabolic issues caused by a high-fat diet. This discovery points to CaMKK2 as a promising target for new treatments against obesity, diabetes, and fatty…
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U.S. CDC AND NIGERIA TRAIN 2,400 VOLUNTEERS TO FIGHT INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Trusted community volunteers are frontline heroes in early outbreak detection and awareness. The U.S. CDC and Nigerian government have trained 2,400 volunteers across key states to improve surveillance, promote safe hygiene, and link patients to care. By leveraging community trust, these volunteers help spot diseases like cholera early, dispel misinformation, and strengthen Nigeria’s health resilience…
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CARITAS NIGERIA CELEBRATES 15 YEARS OF SERVICE, CALLS FOR PARTNERSHIP TO SUPPORT VULNERABLE CHILDREN
Touching millions of lives through healthcare, education, and climate resilience—Caritas Nigeria urges Nigerians to join its mission. Marking 15 years, Caritas Nigeria reaffirms its commitment to serving the poor and vulnerable, having aided over 6 million people with food, shelter, and healthcare. Executive Secretary Fr. Peter Babangida highlights the need for sustained support amid funding…
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FG COMMITS TO DISABILITY INCLUSION WITH LAUNCH OF NATIONAL COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATES
Nigeria takes a bold step to ensure accessibility and equal participation for Persons With Disabilities. Presidential aide Mohammed Isa unveiled the National Certificates of Compliance under the Disability Act 2018, requiring contractors to meet disability standards before contract approval. The initiative aims to enforce building accessibility, promote accountability, and foster an inclusive society, with calls…
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AFRICA CDC, PARTNERS HOST WORKSHOP TO BOOST VACCINE TECH TRANSFER IN AFRICA
Paving the way for Africa to produce 60% of its vaccines by 2040 through technology and collaboration. The Africa CDC, with Team Europe, AVMI, and Ghana’s NVI, is running a workshop in Accra to finalize guidelines for vaccine tech transfer and strengthen local manufacturing. Despite hosting 17% of the world’s population, Africa produces under 1%…
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WHO REJECTS CLAIMS LINKING PARACETAMOL OR VACCINES TO AUTISM
WHO warns misinformation on vaccines threatens global health gains. The WHO responded to President Trump’s autism remarks, saying evidence linking paracetamol in pregnancy to autism is inconsistent and vaccines do not cause autism. WHO highlights vaccines’ proven record in saving over 150 million lives, urging caution against misinformation that risks reversing decades of progress and…
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GATES FOUNDATION PLEDGES $912M TO GLOBAL FUND TO FIGHT AIDS, TB, AND MALARIA
A bold investment to save millions of lives and fight deadly diseases by 2045. The Gates Foundation commits $912 million over three years to the Global Fund, boosting its total support to $4.9 billion since 2002. Bill Gates highlights the Fund’s impact in saving 70 million lives and urges global leaders to increase health investments…
