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U.S. (WHO) Health Funding Cuts: What Nigeria Stands To Lose

Global UpfrontFeb 6, 2025February 6, 20250

US president Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the US from the World Health Organization is threatening funding for critical health programmes like HIV/Aids and tuberculosis

Building A Stronger Nigeria Through Health, Transparency, And Human Rights

Global UpfrontDec 9, 2024December 9, 20240

By Ambassador Richard C. Mills, U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria Every December, we mark three international observances that are at the heart of the U.S.-Nigeria partnership:

A New Drug Could Revolutionise Asthma Treatment: AstraZeneca Asthma Drug More Effective During Attack Than Steroids, Study Finds

Global UpfrontNov 28, 2024November 28, 20240

AstraZeneca’s AZN.L Fasenra, an injectable treatment for severe asthma, is more effective during attacks than the oral steroid that has been the standard of care

Breaking the Stigma: Why Therapy Is A Sign of Strength, Not Weakness

Global UpfrontSep 28, 2024September 28, 20240

By Maryam Halliru Labaran, 28/09/2024 For far too long, seeking mental health support has been shrouded in stigma and shame. Many people view therapy as

Nigeria: MSF Cries Out Over Spike In Malnutrition In 7 Northern States, Calls For Urgent Action By Govt, Stakeholders

Global UpfrontJun 8, 2024June 8, 20240

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, has expressed concerns at the overwhelming influx of severely malnourished children at its medical facilities

Anger, Sadness, Boredom, Anxiety – Emotions That Feel Bad Can Be Useful

Global UpfrontFeb 8, 2024February 8, 20240

By Heather Lench, Texas A&M University, February 8, 2024 Remember the sadness that came with the last time you failed miserably at something? Or the

Tinubu’s France Private Visit: PDP, LP Ask Questions, Raise Issues On His Health Status

Global UpfrontJan 25, 2024January 25, 20240

The two leading opposition parties, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP), on Wednesday, demanded an explanation on the “private visit” of

Nollywood Actor Mr Ibu’s Leg Amputated Amid Battle To Save His Life

Global UpfrontNov 6, 2023November 6, 20230

Nollywood comic, John Okafor, better known as Mr Ibu has undergone surgery to remove one of his legs. Details of this development were revealed on

Please Pray For Me, I Don’t Want Amputation, Mr Ibu Begs Fans As He Opens Up On His Medical Condition

Global UpfrontOct 18, 2023October 18, 20230

Veteran Nollywood actor John Okafor, fondly known as Mr Ibu, has opened up on his medical condition that may require amputation in one of his

Nigeria Public Healthcare Crisis Heightens: Only 5% Primary Health Care Functional

Global UpfrontOct 6, 2023October 6, 20230

By Audu Liberty Oseni The revelation by the Sun Media Development Foundation that Nigeria a country with over 200 million populations is facing a heightened