healthcare

Yellow Fever

 From Mosquito Bites to Mass Deaths: The Unfolding Tragedy of Yellow Fever in Nigeria

By Cecilia Attah Yellow fever, a viral disease transmitted primarily by mosquitoes, remains a significant public health threat in Nigeria. The country has experienced repeated outbreaks with cases reported across various states, highlighting the urgent need for effective prevention and control measures. The State of Yellow Fever in Nigeria Nigeria has experienced multiple outbreaks of […]

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Antimicrobial resistance

Fighting AMR: Protecting Africa’s Newborns from the Invisible Enemy

By David Arome Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) among newborns is a silent yet deadly public health threat of great concern in healthcare settings across sub-Saharan Africa. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), in 2021, one million newborns (neonates) in Sub-Saharan Africa did not survive to see their one-month birthday.   Sub-Saharan Africa tops the global chart

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