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African countries are lining up to approve a new vaccine for malaria, with 20 million doses available for them to buy this year,manufacturer said. This week, Nigeria's pharmaceutical regulatory authority has joined Ghana in supporting…

Drugmaker BeiGene Ltd (6160.HK)said on the experimental drug it is developing with Swiss firm Novartis AG (NOVN.S) helped extend survival for patients with types of gastric cancer in a late-stage trial. With the data, BeiGene is hoping…

Vaccine manufacturer Serum Institute of India is holding talks on fill-finishing Oxford University's R21 malaria vaccine in Ghana, which approved the shot this month, a Ghanaian vaccine expert said. Fill-finishing is one of the final…

Rather than fixating on the impact of the world's soaring population, the world should look at women's reproductive rights to shore up "demographic resilience," the UN said. The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) -the UN's sexual and…

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD), has tasked stockfish and seafood importers with proper documentation in order to avoid illegal importation. FMARD’s Fisheries and Aquaculture department from Mr James…

Women Farmers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)  appealed to the Federal Government and private organisations to assist them in the 2023 planting season with farming inputs. Some of the farmers said they needed modern agricultural…

A Radiation Oncologist, Professor Ifeoma Okoye, has warned that late presentation and death from cancer cases will continue to rise unless proactive measures are taken to break the pervading cycle of ignorance. The Professor of…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially launched its mRNA vaccine technology hub in Cape Town, a facility established during the COVID-19 pandemic to help poorer countries struggling to access life-saving medication. In 2021,…

Programme Manager , Anambra State Tuberculosis  , Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer Management Dr Ugochukwu Chukwulobelu, says the state ranks highest in Childhood Tuberculosis (TB) contribution in Nigeria. Chukwulobelu made the disclosure at the…

The humanitarian situation is becoming increasingly dire in Sudan with healthcare facilities paralysed after dozens of hospitals were knocked out by the five days of intense fighting. Nearly 50 health facilities have been forced to close…