Bassey Effiong, now 42, reflects on his teenage decision to start smoking—a choice influenced by a…
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Efforts Intensify to Curb Cholera Outbreak in Nigeria’s Lagos State
Amid the cholera outbreak sweeping through Lagos State, Comfort Ajayi, a mother of three, vigilantly safeguards…
Nearly 1.8 Billion Adults at Risk from Insufficient Physical Activity, WHO Reports
The recent data revealing that nearly 1.8 billion adults worldwide did not meet recommended levels of…
Medical Evacuation Provides Relief for Sick and Injured Children in Gaza
Dozens of sick and injured children have been evacuated from the besieged Gaza Strip through the…
Health CS Nakhumicha S. Wafula Announces Upcoming Mass Registration for Social Health Authority
Health Cabinet Secretary Nakhumicha S. Wafula has confirmed the completion of plans for the mass registration…
President William Ruto Briefed on Universal Health Coverage Rollout by Health Ministry Officials
President William Ruto recently received a comprehensive update on the rollout of Universal Health Coverage (UHC)…
WHO and Italy’s Dementia Observatory Partner to Enhance Care for Healthy Ageing
The World Health Organization (WHO) and Italy’s Dementia Observatory, based at the Italian National Institute of…
Understanding Biological Weapons: Threats and Challenges
Biological weapons, categorized as microorganisms or toxins deliberately used to cause harm, present a significant public…
Unraveling Guinea-Worm Disease: A Persistent Challenge in Parasitic Infections
Guinea-worm disease, caused by the parasitic worm Dracunculus medinensis, stands as one of the most notable…
Dracunculiasis Eradication: Progress and Challenges in the Fight Against Guinea-Worm Disease
Dracunculiasis, commonly known as Guinea-worm disease, has been the target of a concerted global effort towards…