Argentina has revealed plans to pull out of the World Health Organization, WHO following US President Donald Trump’s executive order last month to pull the United States out of the global health group. Trump, who Argentina’s libertarian President Javier Milei considers a close ally, moved to exit the organization on his first day in office …
US, UK patients now seek medical care in Nigeria – FG
The Federal Government has claimed that Nigeria’s health sector has greatly improved so much so that it is now attracting patients not just from the West African subregion but also from countries as far as the United States and the United Kingdom. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, disclosed this …
US approves pig kidney transplant trials
Two U.S. biotech companies, United Therapeutics and eGenesis, have received clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to conduct clinical trials of gene-edited pig kidneys for human transplants. The groundbreaking approval marks a critical step in efforts to address the severe organ shortage in the United States, where over 100,000 people await transplants, including …
Former Bournemouth player Jordan Chiedozie is in critical condition after a roadside accident.
English-born Nigerian footballer Jordan Chiedozie is fighting for his life after being struck by a car while checking a flat tyre. The 30-year-old, son of ex-Tottenham winger John Okechukwu Chiedozie, is currently in a coma following the devastating accident. He plays for Bashley FC in the Southern League I. Chiedozie and club physio Reighan Taylor …
Actress Barbie Hsu dies from pneumonia at 48 on family trip to Japan
Taiwanese actress, Barbie Hsu, who was popularly known across Asia has died from a respiratory illness. She was 48. Hsu passed away after developing pneumonia during a family trip to Japan over the Lunar New Year holiday, the younger of her two sisters was quoted as saying. ‘My dearest and kindest sister Barbie Hsu sadly left us due to …
Bomadi LG Chairman Distributes Free Drugs to Combat Cholera Outbreak
To prevent the spread of cholera in Bomadi Local Government Area, Delta State, Chairman Rawlings Andaye has distributed free medication to all primary healthcare centres across the region. This initiative, which came in advance of any recorded cases, aims to curb the spread of the disease and ensure swift response in case of emergency. The …
U.S. Grants HIV Treatment Aid Waiver to Nigeria and 54 Other Countries
U.S. Approves Emergency HIV Treatment Support for Nigeria and 54 Other Countries The U.S. government has approved an “emergency humanitarian waiver” to continue funding HIV treatment in 55 countries, including Nigeria. When former U.S. President Donald Trump took office, he ordered a pause on funding for HIV treatment in developing countries as part of a …
Dwyane Wade Reveals He Had 40% of His Kidney Removed After Cancer Diagnosis
Hall of Fame basketball star Dwyane Wade has revealed that he underwent surgery to remove a cancerous tumor from his kidney. The 43-year-old retired NBA guard shared his health battle on the latest episode of his podcast, The WY Network, on January 30. Wade disclosed that 13 months ago, doctors removed 40% of his right …
This could result in significant setbacks to progress – WHO reacts to Trump cutting HIV funding
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised alarm over the immediate suspension of funding for HIV programs in low- and middle-income countries, including Nigeria. This funding, primarily provided through the United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), supports life-saving HIV therapy for over 30 million people globally. WHO warns that the funding pause …
South Africa’s US-funded hospital stops transgender services
A clinic in Hillbrow, Johannesburg, which provides essential healthcare services to the transgender community, is one of the many centres impacted by the United States’ decision to freeze funding to several of its international beneficiaries. The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute’s transgender health programme, previously supported by USAID, has been forced to close some …