By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government has restated its commitment to enhancing emergency preparedness and trauma response systems to minimize preventable deaths from road accidents. This reaffirmation came on Thursday during a symposium commemorating World Trauma Day 2025, themed “Reducing Needless Deaths on Our Roads: Everybody’s Responsibility,” held at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has rejected claims that Tylenol or vaccines cause autism, countering comments made by U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration. Trump on Monday advised pregnant women to “tough it out” rather than take Tylenol, citing an unproven link between the painkiller and autism. He also called for major changes to…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, has concluded the 7th edition of the Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative (MFFLI) Summit 2025. The event was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Chairman of the Merck Foundation Board of Trustees; Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Edo State Government has officially declared a dengue fever outbreak, with 86 confirmed cases across several local government areas, Commissioner for Health Dr. Cyril Oshiomhole announced at a press briefing in Benin City on Friday. “While the number of deaths is under verification, the trend is worrisome and requires decisive, collective…
By Ayomide Otitoju Dr. Lilong Wellness Center, International a leading advocate of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), is expanding its impact in Nigeria’s alternative healthcare space, offering free daily health checks and specialized fertility treatments. Located at 167 Iju Ishaga Road, Fagba Bus Stop, beside Union Bank in Lagos, the center is leveraging over two decades…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have signed a new agreement formalizing a €5.25 million contribution from Spain to support critical WHO initiatives. Announced on Friday, the funding was welcomed by WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who commended Spain for its continued support…
By Ayomide Otitoju The World Health Organization (WHO) has published its first position paper on immunization strategies to protect infants against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a major cause of acute lower respiratory infections in children globally. The paper, released in the Weekly Epidemiological Record (WER), outlines WHO’s official recommendations for the use of two immunization…
By Ayomide Otitoju The World Health Organization (WHO) has unveiled a bronze sculpture titled Shape of Space, a gift from the government of the Republic of Croatia, during a formal ceremony at WHO headquarters in Geneva. Created by renowned Croatian artist Ivan Kožarić, the sculpture pays tribute to health and care workers worldwide and honours…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have revised their joint Continental Response Plan for mpox, amid the continued spread of the viral disease across new regions in Africa and beyond. The updated strategy aims to intensify outbreak control efforts, expand vaccination coverage,…
