Public Health

Nigerian Women Question Safety of Sanitary Pads as Study Raises Chemical Concerns

A study published in Scientia Africana has raised concerns over chemical compounds detected in six sanitary-pad brands tested in Nigeria, sparking cal…

Counterfeit Goods Flood Nigerian Markets as Consumers Raise Alarm Over Fake Food, Drugs

Africa Unites for $498.8 Million Fight Against Deadly Ebola Outbreak

As the Bundibugyo Ebola Virus claims lives, Africa rallies nearly $500 million to combat the crisis. This monumental pledge showcases unprecedented un…

Ebola Crisis Escalates: Over 900 Suspected Cases Emerge in DR Congo

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surged, with over 900 suspected cases reported. As health officials scramble, the situation…

Nigeria Braces for Ebola Threat as Outbreaks Surge in DRC and Uganda

Nigeria faces a critical risk of Ebola importation as outbreaks spread in East Africa, raising alarms among health officials.

Airlines Urged to Halt Transport of Suspected Ebola Cases Amid Rising Threat

Air transport stakeholders are sounding alarms, urging airlines to stop carrying suspected Ebola cases. This comes as Nigeria ramps up screening measu…

WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo an Urgent Global Health Threat

The WHO has classified the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo as an international emergency, raising alarms after cases spread to Uganda. With 246 suspected c…