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Chinese health officials defended their search for the source of the COVID-19 virus and critisize  the World Health Organization after its leader said Beijing should have shared genetic information earlier. The WHO comments were “offensive…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has withdrew its approval for Covis Pharma's preterm birth prevention drug, Makena, saying that the drug was not effective in treating the complication. They have been pushing to withdraw the…

United Kingdom have decided to give COVID-19 vaccine for children with medical challenges. Children aged between six months to four years with underlying medical conditions will be offered COVID-19 shots, Britain's vaccine advisers said.…

Zimbabwe's Vice-President, Constantino Chiwenga, announced that the country intends to introduce a law that would make it illegal for other nations to recruit its health workers. The move aims to prevent the loss of valuable healthcare…

Idaho Gov. Brad Little  signed a bill into law  that makes it illegal for an adult to help a minor get an abortion without parental consen The law is the first of its kind in the U.S. and creates a new crime of “ abortion trafficking,”…

London's Guy's St Thomas' NHS Trust conceded patients could be harmed as managers struggle to staff rotas. Hospital bosses also voiced concerns over the walkout, which will affect both emergency and planned care. The British Medical…

Council Chiefs in England have warned that the vulnerable and frail people will go without the care they need. This comes after Chiefs after ministers in England set out funding plans for care. The Association of Directors of Adult…

National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has reiterated its commitment to leaving no one behind in efforts to provide financial protection to Nigerians against the cost of ill health. The NHIA Coordinator in Kaduna State, Malam Aminu…

 The Florida Senate approved a bill to ban abortions after 6 weeks, a measure supported by Gov. Ron DeSantis as the Republican prepares to launch his expected presidential candidacy. The vote prompted demonstrations at the state’s…

The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has called for the consideration of industrial relations departments in all government agencies and private organisations. The call was made in Abuja at the…