As the Omicron wave crests and over 90% of Seattle residents have received at least one dose of a COVID vaccine, today Seattle Mayor Bruce
Category: Health
Medical Directors, Stakeholders Commend LASG Over Maintenance Framework For Health Facilities
The maintenance framework for health facilities introduced by the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu led administration, through the Lagos State Infrastructure Asset Management Agency (LASIAMA), to improve
Nigeria Medical Consultants Raise Concern Over Mass Exodus Of Doctors
The Nigerian Medical and Dental Consultants Association (MDCAN) has condemned the huge departure of professionals to more developed countries. The relocation of medical expertise, according
South Africa’s mRNA vaccine hub to become self-reliant
Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, believes that COVID-19 has demonstrated the importance of investments in science, technology and innovation as
South Africa’s mRNA hub progress is foundation for self-reliance
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of he World Health Organization (WHO), Buti Manamela, Deputy Dr Blade Nzimande, Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology of South
Reproductive health needs in Mozambique a priority after Tropical Storm Ana
The country may have been spared by Tropical Cyclone Batsirai but it is still reeling from the devastating impacts of Tropical Storm Ana. Making landfall
Co-discoverer of HIV, Luc Montagnier dies aged 89
French virologist, Luc Montagnier, the man credited as a co-discoverer of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), has died aged 89. Luc Montagnier died on Tuesday,
SONA 2022: ‘I wouldn’t be here if not for vaccine’ – Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa remarked during his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday evening that if he hadn’t received the vaccine before contracting COVID-19
Cameroonian refugees help bust COVID-19 myths in Nigeria
“The world became confused when the pandemic came, and we as refugees were also confused,” says Laban Chang Ndoh, one of over 72,000 Cameroonian refugees
Concord Farms Recalls Enoki Mushrooms Due to Possible Health Risk
CONCORD FARMS of Vernon, CA is recalling its 5.25oz (150g) enoki mushrooms, Lot #045633 grown in Korea, because it has the potential to be contaminated
Prince Charles tests positive for Covid a second time and is forced into self-isolation
According to Clarence House, the Prince of Wales has tested positive for Covid-19 and is now self-isolating. After acquiring the sickness in March 2020, Prince
CDC currently revising 2016 Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain
CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control is in the process of updating the 2016 CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain. As of today,
Ogeto defends Treasury on formation of Covid-19 Funds Board
Solicitor-General Kennedy Ogeto has defended the National Treasury in the wake of allegations that it made a mistake in establishing the Covid-19 Funds Board, which
Africa on track to Control COVID-19 Pandemic in 2022
Almost two years after Africa identified its first case of COVID-19 (14 February 2020), the World Health Organization (WHO) finds that, if current trends continue,
Doctors Without Borders call on South Africa’s government to revoke Eli Lilly and Moderna’s COVID-19 and mRNA vaccine
The international medical humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) and the People’s Health Movement (PHM) are calling on the South African government to