World TB Day: Africans can solve the disease that haunts us — here’s how
I was born in Brakpan, Johannesburg, South Africa, and grew up in eSwatini (known then as Swaziland). People in these two countries share one predominant fear:...
Sokoto struggles with “overwhelming” polio vaccine rejection
Sokoto state is facing a renewed challenge in its fight against polio. A recent immunization campaign saw a "high number of non-compliance cases," raising...
Historic global child mortality success story leaves Africa behind
The number of children who died before their fifth birthday has reached a historic low, dropping to 4.9 million in 2022, according to the...
59 doctors resign in Nasarawa, threatening healthcare delivery
Nasarawa state is grappling with a healthcare crisis after dozens of doctors abandoned their jobs and moved abroad.
In the last three months, 59 doctors...
NECO releases its best external exams result in at least eight years
The National Examinations Council (NECO) released the results for the 2023 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) for external candidates Monday, with the highest pass...