Health

New evidence has emerged that an invasive species of malaria-carrying mosquito from Asia is spreading in Africa, where it could pose a “unique” threat to tens of millions of city-dwellers, researchers warned on Tuesday. In Africa,...

By Ebi Kesiena The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that almost 500 million people will develop heart disease, obesity, diabetes or other noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) attributable to physical inactivity, between 2020 and 2030. WHO also...

By Enyichukwu Enemanna Authorities in Indonesia have announced a total ban on the use of all syrups and liquid medicine prescriptions, as well as over-the-counter dispensary in reaction to the death of almost 100 children linked...

October 16 is World Food Day and is observed by over 150 countries as well as Nigeria and is aimed at promoting worldwide awareness, action on the need to address hunger, ensure food security and nutritious...

By Enyichukwu Enemanna Zimbabwe has become first in Africa to approve the use of long-acting injectable cabotegravir (CAB-LA) as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), "CAB-LA may be offered...

By Ebi Kesiena The Indonesian government announced on Wednesday a ban on all syrup and liquid medicine prescription and over-the-counter sales, after the deaths of nearly 100 children from acute kidney injury this year. The ban...