The World Health Organisation estimates that 10.6 million people globally fell ill with TB, 1.3 million died in 2022. The post Gates institute continues vaccine trial against tuberculosis appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico
Africa accounts for 95% of Malaria deaths globally – WHO
Cost of Living Crisis: Many Nigerians return to charcoal stoves, firewood
Due to rising kerosene and cooking gas prices, a Mararaba resident, Hauwa Ladan, says she has shifted to charcoal stoves and firewood as primary cooking fuels. The post Cost of Living Crisis: Many Nigerians return to charcoal stoves, firewood appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico
Study reveals over one billion now live with obesity globally
February, month of extreme heat – WMO
Gender Matters Across Nigeria (March 2024 Edition)
Declining Immunisation: WHO raises alarm over rapid spread of measles globally
As multinational pharmaceutical companies exit Nigeria, NAFDAC says local manufacturers increase by 12%
NAFDAC however said though the local manufacturing companies are not replacing global giant drugmakers exiting the country, they are signs of progress for Nigeria. The post As multinational pharmaceutical companies exit Nigeria, NAFDAC says local manufacturers increase by 12% appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico
Cancer Care: Nigeria has only eight certified radiotherapy centres – Official
Cancer killed over 500,000 Africans in 2022 – WHO
The World Health Organisation Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, on Sunday said the cancer situation in Africa is disheartening. Dr Moeti, in a statement to commemorate the 2024 World Cancer Day, stated that “approximately 882,882 new cancer cases occurred in the WHO African Region with around 573,653 deaths”. According to her, about 50 […]