GHANA – The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, launched a GH6.1 million (US$ 1 million) Police Emergency Medical Intervention Fund at the Police Hospital, with the goal…
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Pregnant women urged not to delay getting COVID-19 vaccine
UGANDA – In a government campaign, pregnant women are being urged not to put off getting their Covid jab or booster. According to the UK Obstetric Surveillance System, more than…
Read MoreAmbulance service helps poor residents in Kenya’s largest slum
KENYA – A community health service in Kenya’s largest urban slum is helping poor people get affordable emergency services during the COVID pandemic. In Nairobi, the Kibera community emergency response…
Read MoreDelayed Detection of leprosy is dangerous in pandemic, WHO says
NIGERIA – The World Health Organization (WHO) has called governments’ attention to the plight of people living with leprosy and the dangers of ignoring screening and treatment of the disease,…
Read MoreNigerian nurses call-off planned strike
NIGERIA – The Lagos State Chapter of the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has called off its planned three-day warning strike, which was scheduled to begin on…
Read MoreOmicron vaccine to be ready in March, says Pfizer CEO
USA – Pfizer CEO, Albert Bourla has said that the company expects a Covid-19 vaccine targeting the Omicron variant to be ready in March. Albert Bourla told CNBC that the…
Read MoreAmgen collaborates with Arrakis to develop targeted RNA degraders
USA – Amgen and Arrakis Therapeutics have announced a collaboration to develop RNA degrader therapeutics for a variety of difficult-to-drug targets. The collaboration will focus on developing a new class…
Read MoreBecerra tells Medicare to review premiums after Aduhelm cost cut
USA – U.S. Health Secretary Xavier Becerra has directed the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to reconsider a hefty 2022 Medicare Part B premium hike proposal based in…
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