The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has released its latest cholera situation report, revealing a sharp increase in suspected cases and fatalities as the country grapples with the outbreak. The report, covering the epidemiological week 29 (July 15-21, 2024), shows that Lagos State remains the epicenter of the epidemic, contributing significantly to […] The post Cholera Outbreak Worsens in Nigeria, Lagos Hit Hardest appeared first on healthnews.ng.

The 77th World Health Assembly opened with a focus on global health security and access to healthcare. At the opening session, Thailand’s Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin, presented his nation’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) program as a successful model for other countries. The program, which covers all aspects of healthcare from prevention to treatment, was lauded for its positive impact on Thailand’s […] The post 77th World Health Assembly gets underway in Geneva appeared first on healthnews.ng.

Health ministers from African nations bearing the highest burden of malaria convened today in Yaoundé, Cameroon, to pledge intensified efforts towards ending fatalities from the disease. Representing countries that account for a staggering 95% of global malaria deaths, these ministers committed to sustained, equitable action to confront the threat posed by malaria in the African […] The post Pate and other African Health Ministers Unite to Combat Malaria Deaths appeared first on healthnews.ng.

In life, the need for a physiotherapist is inevitable, given the pivotal role they play in the healthcare team and the journey to wellness. Unfortunately, awareness of their significance remains lacking, leading to a detriment to the patient’s well-being. At St. Joseph’s Physiotherapy Clinic, our commitment to value and rehabilitation extends far beyond our well-equipped clinics […] The post When Is A Physiotherapy Referral Appropriate?  appeared first on healthnews.ng.

Cabo Verde, a picturesque archipelago comprising 10 islands in the Central Atlantic Ocean, has achieved a historic milestone in global health. The World Health Organization (WHO) today officially certified Cabo Verde as a malaria-free country, making it the third African nation, after Mauritius and Algeria, to achieve this prestigious status. WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom […] The post Picturesque archipelago African country certified malaria-free appeared first on healthnews.ng.

Eight in ten people living with diabetes (80%) in Nigeria only found out they had diabetes after developing complications associated with the condition. Additionally, almost all (94%) of those surveyed in the country had experienced one or more diabetes complications during the course of their life with diabetes. The findings come from global research recently […] The post Complications prompt diagnosis for four in five people living with diabetes in Nigeria appeared first on healthnews.ng.

Nduduzo Tshuma and Maxwell Tapatapa PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday invited investors from the United States and the rest of the world to partner with the Government in unlocking vast investment opportunities across economic value chains, saying his administration has made necessary economic reforms to guarantee the safety of investments. Speaking during a high-level dialogue on enhancing […]

Fidelis Munyoro Chief Court Reporter The killer of seven-year-old Tapiwa Makore and his accomplice were yesterday condemned to death for the murder three years ago, done for monetary gain to obtain body parts for a ritual ceremony. Tafadzwa Shamba was last month convicted of murder, while the boy’s uncle, Tapiwa Makore Senior, was found guilty […]

Rejoice Makoni and Rutendo Gomwe Tapiwa Makore’s parents and relatives have welcomed the death penalty imposed on the boy’s killers by High Court Judge Justice Munamato Mutevedzi yesterday saying justice had prevailed at last. Justice Mutevedzi sentenced Tafadzwa Shamba and Tapiwa Makore (Senior) to death for the gruesome murder of Tapiwa Makore (Junior) in 2020. […]

Chief Court Reporter The High Court has barred presidential aspirant Saviour Kasukuwere from contesting the August 23 harmonised elections because he has been non-resident in his constituency for at least 18 months, which is a breach of the Electoral Act. Kasukuwere, who has been in self-imposed exile for more than five years, suffered technical legal […]

Joseph Madzimure and Mukudzei Chingwere ZANU PF’s knowledge of people’s troubles at the hands of colonialists is not a folktale but a tale of painfully lived experiences that led the party to fight for independence and now forms the basis on which President Mnangagwa is determined to improve people’s lives, Vice President Dr Constantino Chiwenga […]

Wallace Ruzvidzo Herald Reporter Over 11 200 Epworth residents have so far benefited from the Presidential title deeds and settlement regularisation programme with Government now working on rolling out the programme countrywide. This comes after President Mnangagwa made it Government’s priority to deal with the title deeds issue after many residents had fallen prey to […]

The great news this week is that Zimbabwe is back in international, continental and regional soccer as Fifa lifts suspension of the country and endorses the new four-member transitional normalisation committee that will run Zifa for a year while soccer is restructured. It has been a hard 16 months since the then Zifa executive was […]

Tobacco deliveries have reached nearly 287 million kilogrammes, a 49 percent increase from the 193 million delivered during the same period last year, official figures show.

Elton Manguwo GOVERNMENT is ramping up efforts to secure a US$200 million investment in tobacco value addition and beneficiation in line with the country’s push to attain a US$5 billion tobacco industry by 2025 through trading in processed tobacco products. In an interview on Tuesday Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development permanent secretary Dr […]

Monalisa Chikwengo THE Gwayi-Shangani Dam is expected to start impounding water in the forthcoming 2023/24 summer season on the backdrop of reports that construction work is now 70, 2 percent towards completion. The project is being funded by Government through the Public Sector Investment Programme (PSIP) and implemented through the Zimbabwe National Water Authority (ZINWA). […]

Ray Bande in Victoria Falls PROLIFERATION of synthentic diamonds is presenting a challenge on the global diamond trade market, a Cabinet Minister has said. In an interview on the sidelines of the African Diamond Producers Association (ADPA) being held here in Victoria Falls, Mines and Mining Development Minister Cde Winston Chitando said proliferation of synthetic […]

NAIROBI. – Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi arrived in Nairobi, Kenya yesterday for the start of a three-day Africa tour. Preisdent Raisi was welcomed by Kenyan president William Ruto at the presidential palace, a day later than initially planned. The visit on the continent is the first by an Iranian leader in 11 years, as Tehran […]

Blessings Chidakwa Zimpapers Elections Desk SINCE January police have barred 84 ZANU PF rallies and meetings, more than the 59 from opposition parties, out of the 1 730 applications made by the country’s political parties and candidates. The police statistics fly in the face of opposition claims that the police have been stopping their rallies, […]

Edgar Vhera Agriculture Specialist Writer THE dairy sector has hit a purple patch that saw production recording a 14 percent growth with milk volumes rising to 91, 4 million in 2022 from 79, 6 million litres in 2021 following a US$20 million investment by producers, processors and development partners. This came out in a quarterly […]

Eddie Chikamhi Senior Sports Reporter ZIMBABWE national football teams general manager Wellington Mpandare says the Warriors are ready to face any team in the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers whose draw will be conducted today in Cote d’ Ivoire. The Warriors are set to be among the 54 nations that go in the hat today […]

Buhari signs mental health bill into law. How NHIA Act will set pace for robust health insurance in Nigeria. New COVID-19 variants not in Nigeria, says NCDC. Looking ahead in 2023: Rekindling hope in Nigeria’s Health Sector. Six states account for 84% cholera cases – NCDC. NARD demands CMDs’ sanction over attacks on workers. NAFDAC […] The post Top Ten News Items on Health, 24th December 2022 appeared first on Nigeria Health Watch.

Every year, at the National Council on Health (NCH), health leaders across Nigeria congregate to deliberate and approve policies aimed at improving the health of all Nigerians. The NCH, legislated through the National Health Act 2014 remains the highest decision-making body on matters relating to health in Nigeria. The 63rd NCH which kicked off on […] The post From ‘Stalled’ to ‘Transiting’: Activating Nigeria’s Demographic Dividend appeared first on Nigeria Health Watch.

The start of a new year comes with fresh expectations, hopes, and dreams. In 2018, Nigeria Health Watch hosted its inaugural Future of Health Conference with the theme “Defining the Health Sector of Our Dreams in Nigeria.” The newly elected President Muhammadu Buhari had just been sworn in to begin his first four-year term. This […] The post Looking Ahead In 2023 – Rekindling Hope in Nigeria’s Health Sector appeared first on Nigeria Health Watch.