This is no time to neglect hepatitis – 70 million Africans are infected
The childhood vaccine given at birth is effective, but in many rural and remote parts of Africa over 40% of
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HEALTH
Monkeypox in Nigeria: why the disease needs intense management
This year’s number is likely to be an under-representation because many people have been avoiding healthcare facilities for fear of
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Malnutrition among children is rife in Nigeria. What must be done
These various dimensions of deprivation have an impact on the nutritional status of the population directly and indirectly. The prevalence
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TB prevention has relied on the same vaccine for 100 years. It’s time for innovation
At the time, they couldn’t have known that it would become one of the most widely administered vaccines in human
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COVID-19 lockdowns and contraception: unexpected findings in four African countries
Read more: Sexual and gender-based violence during COVID-19: lessons from Ebola Early reports were helpful in advocating for women’s sexual
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Cholera is still a danger in Nigeria: here’s what the government can do
Drivers of cholera Susceptibility to cholera is associated with demographic and socioeconomic factors, including age and nutritional status. Malnutrition drives
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Growing eviction risk as rent freezes end in Europe
ARTHUR NELSEN MILLIONS of European households may have to leave their homes in the coming months because they cannot afford
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Why Nigeria’s weak health system affects women and girls the most
NIGERIA’S healthcare service delivery is very poor. It ranks among the worst globally in terms of access and quality. In
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Water, power cuts and neglect are taking their toll on South Africa’s top hospitals
I completed both my undergraduate and postgraduate training at these hospitals and worked for more than 30 years in the
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