By Bunmi Yekini A landmark United Nations treaty designed to protect biodiversity in international waters has entered into force, but most African…
By Bunmi Yekini Sugary drinks and alcoholic beverages are becoming cheaper in many countries because of persistently low tax rates, worsening obesity,…
By Bunmi Yekini UNICEF on Sunday said it was “extremely concerned” by continuing reports that children and adolescents have been killed and…
By Bunmi Yekini Sudan’s war reached its 1,000th day on Tuesday with more than 20 million people in need of health assistance…
By Bunmi Yekini The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday released updated recommendations on HIV clinical management, unveiling new guidance aimed at…
By Emmanuel Olabiwonninu The family of Mrs. Juliana Ijeoma Olajolo, a 44-year-old woman living with sickle cell disease, has appealed to the…
By HeapNews Six passengers were confirmed dead and four others rescued after a passenger boat operated by Savvy Marine was involved in…
By Bunmi Yekini World Health Organization officials, ministers and health experts from more than 100 countries wrapped up a global summit on…
By Adedayo ADERIBIGBE, Public Health Physician Nigeria is internationally classified as a low-middle-income country (LMIC) despite its regional reputation as one of…
By Bunmi Yekini Trade unions and civil society groups from Nigeria, Kenya and Uganda on Tuesday accused water utility SEN’EAU of intimidating…
