WHO warns against bias, misinformation in using AI in healthcare


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The World Health Organization issued a warning on Tuesday over the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for public healthcare. The data used by AI to reach decisions, they said could be biased or misused. The WHO said it was enthusiastic…

WHO commends Benin Republic, Mali for eliminating Trachoma successfully


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World Health organization (WHO) has congratulated and lauded the efforts of African countries, Benin and Mali for eliminating  trachoma as a public health problem, making them the fifth and sixth countries in WHO’s African Region to achieve…

WHO warns against use of non-sugar sweeteners for weight control


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The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new guideline against the use of non-sugar sweeteners (NSS) to control body weight or reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The recommendation is based on the findings of a…

Malawi begins mass vaccination drive for children


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Following the hit of the deadly storm Cyclone Freddy, Malawi has commenced a mass vaccination drive to vaccinate more than 9 million children against several life-threatening diseases and health crisis. The cyclone killed more than 1,000…

Ebonyi State:  Hospital Embarks On Free Surgeries, Healthcare 


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In a bid to ensure that Ebonyi state people are free from all kinds of ailments, the Management and staff of Pentecost Foundation Hospital has embarked free Medical  Surgeries and sundry Healthcare delivery in Ebonyi State Southeast…

Residents receive free medical outreach in Anambra State


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The families of former Aviation Minister, former Federal Road Safety Corp Marshal, Chief Osita Chidoka and House of Representatives member for Idemili North and South, Mr Obinna Chidoka have sponsored a healthcare outreach and intervention…

Kaduna Health Management Authority takes insurance campaign to farmers


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The Kaduna State Contributory Health Management Authority, (KADCHMA) has urged farmers in the state to embrace the ongoing health insurance scheme for their well-being. The Head, of Operations, Dr Juliana Dauda, made the call at a…

National Emergency Medical Services, Ambulance System  launches Operations In Anambra 


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The minister of Health, Dr.Osagie Ehanire in collaboration with National Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System, NEMSAS, World Health Organisation, has launched the Anambra State Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System…

1m midwives needed to avert global maternal, newborn deaths – Association


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The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, Federal Health Institution (NANNM-FHI) says about one million midwives are needed to avert millions of maternal and newborn mortalities across the globe. Mr Morakinyo-Olajide…

UNICEF Donates Mama Kits to Anambra state


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The United Nations Children's Fund, UNICEF, has donated 1,212 (one thousand two hundred and twelve) Mama Kits to Anambra State Government for pregnant women. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Afam Obidike, commended UNICEF…