West Africa

Mothers have been advised to adopt the Kangaroo mother care method to save the lives of their preterm or premature...

Nigeria's Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, on Thursday, said 141 terror cases, 214 kidnappings and 537 homicide cases were reported...

Maternal health experts have warned that constant washing of the vagina with soap or other detergents raises the risk of...

The Oyo State Government, Southwest Nigeria, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Funds has commenced training for stakeholders in...

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has enjoined Nigerians to join the advocacy to ensure ‘Health for All’, stressing that...

The Benue state Commissioner for Health and Human Services, North-central Nigeroa, Dr Yanmar Ortese, Benue State, has revealed that the...

The World Health Organization has signed a partnership with the Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria to accelerate primary healthcare...

Sierra Leone has declared a national emergency after increased cases of substance abuse. President Julius Maada Bio's decree Thursday follows...

Gender advocates across the country say investing in women is imperative if accelerated growth and development, which are key targets...

Fire has yet again gutted the Gamboru market around the Customs area in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. Earlier, on...