Researchers develop new model to understand how stress and coping mechanisms influence alcohol dependence.
Developing countries like Nigeria lose highly trained health professionals to developed nations, highlighting global health inequities.
The collaboration will focus on boosting regional vaccine research, development, and manufacturing capabilities, fostering a faster and more equitable response to emerging infectious diseases.
Scientists warn of potential multi-species outbreaks and call for urgent international cooperation to mitigate this emerging viral threat.
Although immunization is one of the most effective public health interventions globally, millions of African children are still deprived of life-saving vaccinations.
97 per cent of cases cluster in six states. Kano state, reports over 10,000 cases, contributing significantly.
The Federal Government has called for deliberate and collaborative action to promote good mental health and wellbeing, especially as it is the fundamental right of everyone.
An initiative by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to advance a pipeline of new, innovative vaccines and therapeutics providing broader and more durable protection for COVID-19.
The Federal Government has partnered Gavi and AFENET to reduce the number of children who have not received a single vaccine (zero dose children) across the country.
The NCDC has called for calm, even as it continues to monitor the trends, following the new COVID-19 variants – EG.5 variant and BA.2.86 being reported across the world.
Recent update highlights a stark surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths, revealing an 80% increase.
The ‘Eris’ Covid variant has emerged as the dominant strain in the US, prompting concerns over rising infection rates. Experts attribute its rapid spread to a potentially advantageous mutation.
A recent study in Frontiers in Immunology reveals positive outcomes in the antibody response to COVID-19 infection and vaccination among individuals living with HIV (PLWH). The research highlights the potential impact of HIV treatment and vaccination on the immune response in this vulnerable population.
PEPFAR’s commitment to achieve Abuja Declaration goals in Nigeria by 2030 with 95% of infected persons knowing their status and receiving treatment.