Tag: Public Health
Kenya Confirms First Ebola Case as Patient Dies in Nairobi
Kenya has confirmed its first Ebola case and reported the patient’s death, prompting health authorities to activate containment measures and trace people who may...
More Than Half of Europe Hit by Record Heat Stress
The European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service said 52 percent of Europe experienced at least “very strong” heat stress by the end of the...
Kano Seeks More Vaccines as Diphtheria Outbreak Claims 50 Lives
KANO, Nigeria — Health authorities in northern Nigeria are seeking additional diphtheria vaccines as they investigate reports that more than 50 children have died...
Ebola Outbreak Spreads to Sixth Province in DR Congo
Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo are facing a growing challenge after Ebola was detected in a sixth province, raising concerns that...
Kano Unveils Sickle Cell, Disease Control Centres
The Kano State Government has commissioned a new Sickle Cell Centre and a state Disease Control Centre, marking a significant step in efforts to...
Nigeria Moves to Fix Emergency Healthcare System
Nigeria is stepping up efforts to strengthen its emergency healthcare system with a new nationwide push aimed at improving access to life saving medical...
FG Launches Nigeria’s First Brain Health Agenda
The Federal Government has announced plans to develop Nigeria's first National Brain Health Agenda, a landmark initiative aimed at improving the prevention, diagnosis and...
Cholera Outbreak Worsens in Northeast Nigeria as Insecurity Blocks Health Response
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (FN) — A cholera outbreak in northeast Nigeria is worsening, with health officials warning that persistent insecurity in the region is making...
Heatwave Sweeps U.S., Canada Ahead of July 4 and World Cup
WASHINGTON (FN) — A powerful heatwave continues to blanket large parts of the United States and southern Canada, raising concerns about public safety ahead...
Hay Fever Seasons Stretch Longer, Doctors Urge Coping Steps
LONDON (FN), Hay fever sufferers are facing longer bouts of sneezing, itchy eyes and congestion as pollen seasons stretch further into the year, health...
