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Less than 10% of Ghanaians visit dentists regularly, primarily seeking help during pain. A WHO survey indicates high occurrences of oral diseases, with many adults experiencing gum disease and tooth …
Urgent Need for Improved Oral Health Awareness in Ghana Read More
The CSM outbreak in Kebbi, Nigeria, has risen to a death toll of 56, with suspected cases increasing to 653. Health officials have reported severe symptoms leading to fatalities, prompting …
Cerebrospinal Meningitis Outbreak in Nigeria Claims 56 Lives Read More
Botswana’s Ministry of Health has recorded 50 cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease, primarily affecting children under five in Gaborone and Francistown. The disease is mild and self-limiting, but …
Botswana Reports 50 Cases of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Outbreak Read More
In Zimbabwe, new mothers face difficulties obtaining Child Health Cards due to an artificial shortage and black-market sales. The cards, crucial for tracking infant health, are unavailable at clinics and …
Challenges for New Mothers in Zimbabwe: The Struggle for Child Health Cards Read More
Taba, a modified tobacco product, is widely used by Gambian women for perceived sexual and health benefits, despite warnings from health officials regarding its dangers, including significant side effects and …
The Hidden Dangers of Taba: A Secret Tobacco Drug among Gambian Women Read More
The cholera epidemic in Angola has surged to 7,284 cases as of March 17, 2025, prompting serious public health concerns. Recent reports indicate 165 new cases and 17 fatalities in …
Cholera Epidemic in Angola Escalates with 7,284 Cases and Urgent Call for Action Read More
Kenya has witnessed a significant rise in dialysis patients, with 5,700 individuals on hemodialysis in 2021, yet only 708 kidney transplants were performed, resulting in a low conversion rate of …
Kenya’s Kidney Transplant Challenges Amidst Dialysis Increase Read More
Diphtheria has claimed 1,269 lives in Nigeria since 2022, with 24,804 cases. A recent death of a student underscores the urgency of the situation. Experts cite poor vaccination, weak surveillance, …
Urgent Action Needed as Diphtheria Claims 1,269 Lives in Nigeria Read More
Nigeria reports 23 new suspected Diphtheria cases, mainly in Lagos State, where an outbreak at Kings College has prompted vaccination campaigns. NCDC data shows significant historical fatalities and a high …
Diphtheria Outbreak in Nigeria: Lagos State Records Highest Incidence in 2025 Read More
In Mexico City, the “Checa tu Sustancia” initiative at an electronic music festival offers free drug testing, promoting harm reduction over criminalization. Led by Instituto RIA, it aims to inform …
Mexico’s Innovative Drug Harm Reduction Programs: A New Approach to Substance Use Read More