Health Ministry Launches Free Maternal Care in Rural Clinics

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Next-Generation TB Vaccines Could Save 7.3 Million Lives by 2050, Says Gavi

New tuberculosis vaccines expected to reach the market from 2029 could save an estimated 7.3 million lives and generate up to $135 billion in economic benefits for low- and middle-income countries by 2050, ending more than a century of reliance on a single licensed TB vaccine.

Sep 17, 2026

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WHO Warns of Hidden Mpox Spread in Africa

The WHO reports 1,153 new mpox cases and 7 deaths across 11 African countries in a six-week period, with Madagascar recording the highest burden amid surveillance challenges

Sep 17, 2026

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UCH Ibadan Health Workers Begin Indefinite Strike Over Unpaid Wages

Health workers at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, have embarked on an indefinite strike over unpaid salaries, allowances, and poor working conditions, paralysing services at Nigeria's foremost teaching hospital. The strike, declared after the expiration of a 21-day ultimatum to the hospital management and the Federal Government, has left thousands of patients stranded and raised fresh concerns about the collapse of tertiary healthcare in the country.

Sep 17, 2026

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WHO Sounds Alarm as NCDs Now Cause 37% of Deaths in Africa

The World Health Organization has issued a stark warning that non-communicable diseases now account for 37 per cent of all deaths in Africa, up from 24 per cent in 2000, with nearly two-thirds of these deaths occurring prematurely. As World Patient Safety Day 2026 focuses on "Safe Care for Noncommunicable Diseases," WHO Regional Director for Africa Dr. Mohammed Janabi has called for urgent action to protect millions of patients from avoidable harm during long-term treatment.

Sep 17, 2026