Nigeria's Battle Against Non-Communicable Diseases Rages on as $1.26 Billion Spent Annually on Treatments Africa News

Nigeria’s Battle Against Non-Communicable Diseases Rages on as $1.26 Billion Spent Annually on Treatments

Nigeria is grappling with a staggering $1.26 billion in annual spending on healthcare treatments for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), cancer, and diabetes, diseases that collectively account for nearly 30% of the country’s annual deaths. This figure represents an overwhelming burden on the nation’s healthcare system and household finances. According to a recent […]

Trump orders US exit from the World Health Organization US

Trump orders US exit from the World Health Organization

In an unprecedented move that reverberated across the globe, former U.S. President Donald Trump announced the withdrawal of the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO). The decision, one of the most controversial of his presidency, has sparked widespread debate among political leaders, health experts, and global citizens about the role of international cooperation […]