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Global efforts to eliminate viral hepatitis are yielding measurable results, but progress remains too slow and uneven to meet the 2030 elimination targets, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned. In its Global Hepatitis Report 2026, unveiled at the World Hepatitis Summit in Bangkok, the WHO disclosed that while new infections and deaths have declined…
Controversy surrounds Blessing Nkiru Okoro, better known as Blessing CEO, over her claim of having stage four breast cancer. Experts warn that appearance alone cannot indicate the severity of the disease and stress that anyone seeking public support should provide proper documentation, as unverified claims can spread misinformation and erode trust. The debate started after…
Health experts have warned that efforts to curb Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) may fail unless governments tackle Gender-Based Violence (GBV), which they say increases women’s risk of infections and limits access to timely treatment. They also stressed that the growing global health threat is closely linked to social inequalities, particularly gender inequality. The experts spoke at…
… Over 127,000 Pairs of Glasses Distributed Community leaders with VCDF team during SPECS launch in Ndokwa West, LGA, Delta State In a major boost to community healthcare delivery, Vcare for Development Foundation (VCDF) in partnership with the Delta State Ministry of Health has rolled out free comprehensive eye care services to residents of Ndokwa…
Public health experts have raised the alarm after the United States sharply reduced the number of vaccines recommended for all children, warning that the move could weaken protection against several preventable diseases and reverse decades of progress in child health. Under the new guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), routine…
The Lagos State Government has stepped up efforts to guarantee a safe, adequate and sustainable blood supply, as the Lagos State Blood Transfusion Service (LSBTS) took its voluntary blood donation campaign directly to residents at the State Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja. The awareness and one-on-one sensitisation campaign, held on Tuesday as part of activities marking LSBTS…
With barely any progress recorded in more than two decades, advocates have raised alarm over the “unacceptable” stagnation in global efforts to protect women and girls from violence ahead of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls, marked on November 25. Despite global advocacy and countless policy commitments, 1 in…
Lagos State has unveiled its first unified directory of mental-health service providers, a move the government says will streamline access to credible care and improve coordination within the State’s mental-health system. The platform, known as the Lagos Community of Mental Health Providers (LCP) Directory, was launched yesterday at the Ministry of Health, Alausa, Ikeja, under…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised alarm over drastic cuts in global health funding, warning that the sharp decline could severely disrupt essential health services, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). In a new guidance document released in Geneva on Monday, titled “Responding to the Health Financing Emergency: Immediate Measures and Longer-term Shifts,”…
…Death rates 94 times higher than in developed countries A new global report has raised alarm over the devastating impact of air pollution on children, revealing that youngsters in poorer countries are dying at rates 94 times higher than those in wealthier nations. The report, titled “Structural Dependencies Perpetuate Disproportionate Childhood Health Burden from Air…