South Africa’s Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini is being treated in hospital for suspected poisoning, his traditional prime minister has said.The king sought medical attention in Eswatini as he is uncomfortable with seeking treatment in South Africa, Ch…
from ALFRED SHILONGO in Windhoek, Namibia Namibia Bureau WINDHOEK, (CAJ News) GENERAL healthcare across Namibia are poised for a major improvement following the launch of a project by Fujifilm South Africa and medical distributor, Uni Medical Supplies…
Dr Nicaise Ndembi, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Public Health in Africa at Africa CDC, says Africa’s health crisis demands a departure from conventional approaches and a shift to innovative, people-centred solutions.According to him, funding, gove…
Dr Nelson Aluya, a US-based Nigerian medical practitioner, has urged the Federal Government to employ data in the fight against the menace of drug abuse, drug use disorder and mental health among youths.He said the use of data was essential and must b…
from EMEKA OKONKWO in Abuja, Nigeria Nigeria Bureau ABUJA, (CAJ News) A MAJORITY of Nigerians are ignorant of the causes of cancer disease.This is according to findings from a research by a local polling firm. NOIPolls reports that 62 percent of adult…
The outbreak and fast spread of diseases in recent decades are pointers to the need for world leaders to increase public health spending, particularly as it relates to prevention and control of epidemics.This was further laid bare by COVID-19 which is …
Health experts have called for improved medical residency training and reduction in cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) to improve the health system and well-being of Nigerians.The experts spoke during the Society of Family Physicians of Nigeria (SOFPON) Sc…
South Africa’s Department of Health confirmed that the number of cholera-related deaths has now risen to 43 since the outbreak.According to the department, South Africa has recorded 1,045 suspected cases of cholera in 15 out of 52 districts across five…
From ADANE BIKILA in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Ethiopia Bureau ADDIS ABABA, (CAJ News) THE ongoing violence in Ethiopia’s largest and most populous region of Oromia has taken a toll on critical infrastructure.With health facilities and water systems serio…
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has donated 27 million dollars’ worth of medical equipment and funded key projects since it began its humanitarian works in Nigeria.Mr Gifford Nielson, President, Africa West Area of the church, said th…
The Nigerian Medical Mission to Saudi Arabia for the 2023 hajj has recommended sanctions on states with high number of advanced pregnant women pilgrims.Dr Usman Galadima, Chief of Operations and Head of the mission, made the recommendation in an interv…
Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, believes that South Africa is on track to meet the World Health Organisation (WHO) target to reducing Tuberculosis (TB) cases by 50% by 2025 based on the latest statistics.The Minister announced on Tuesday that the esti…
