African member states, partners seek strengthened accountability for women, children health
African member states and partners have called for strengthened accountability for women, children and adolescent health.
Month: August 2025
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IRCE to hold scientific symposium on combating viral threats
The International Research Center of Excellence (IRCE) at the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) is set to host a symposium focused on combating viral threats through public health response and research.
PCN inducts 107 foreign trained pharmacy graduates
Registrar of the council, Pharm. Ibrahim Babashehu said the inductees had undergone the orientation programme as required by the PCN (Establishment) Act 2022, and have passed the examinations.
When the body speaks too late: A call for women’s kidney and NCD awareness
She sat in the waiting area, wringing her hands, her daughter in the dialysis room, barely breathing.
Sesame seed an unharnessed goldmine in Nigeria, Africa- Farmers
Farmers cultivating sesame seeds have described the food crop as an agricultural goldmine, that has been left unharnessed for many decades in Nigeria and across Africa.
How poor infection prevention, control fuels hospital-acquired infections
By Ojoma Akor Blessing Adaji, 41 , had a spine surgery in a hospital but later went home with a Urinary Tract Infection ( UTI). She recalled that there were very few hand wash stations and that no running water for hours on end. ” The health workers sometimes go to a central one outside…
Need for timely release of infection prevention and control budget in Nigeria
By Ojoma Akor Infection Prevention and Control ( IPC) is crucial for the prevention and control of infectious diseases. Experts said this makes it important for adequate funding for IPC in the country. In Nigeria, funding for IPC have remained grossly inadequate .This has further contributed to high number of infections among patients and health…
Global health leadership: How Dr. Lola Adeyemi is Redefining Equitable Healthcare in Emerging Markets
By Ojoma Akor A Nigerian born physician-scientist, and healthcare entrepreneur, Dr. Lola Adeyemi is recording milestones in innovation , ensuring equitable healthcare, as well as leadership across Nigeria and the globe. Her leadership activities include advocating for equitable healthcare access, particularly in cancer care and research ethics. Findings by Health and Science Africa, reveal that…
Health professionals on the brink as conflicts Intensify- WHPA
By Health and Science Africa The World Health Professions Alliance (WHPA) which represents 42 million health professionals, together with humanitarian organizations says life-saving health services—already underfunded and overstretched—are facing unprecedented pressure as conflicts intensify, targeted attacks on health facilities multiply, and funding is cut. In a statement Tuesday to mark this year’s World Humanitarian Day,…
Artificial intelligence universal weapon against poverty in Africa – Tech expert
Peter Samuel A Nigerian-born tech expert, licensed satellite engineer, and Artificial Intelligence ( AI) advocate, Sunday Andrew Opoke says that the innovations around the discovery of artificial intelligence globally, would help reduce the rate of poverty within the African continent, if utilized significantly. He said AI is not only relevant to large tech corporations but…