Public Health
Brazil Reports Record Levels of Wildfire Activity in the Amazon
Brazilian environmental agencies reported on February 1 2026 that wildfire activity in the Amazon region has reached record levels raising alarm over deforestation...
Public Health Officials Alarmed by Rising Civilian Deaths Linked to Extreme Cold
Public health authorities across the United States and several other countries raised urgent concerns on January 29 as civilian deaths linked to extreme...
International Health Authorities Condemn s on Medical Facilities During Iran Unrest
Global health organizations strongly condemned reported attacks on hospitals and medical workers during recent unrest in Iran, calling the incidents a serious violation...
Extreme Cold Weather Claims Dozens of Lives Across the United States
Dozens of people have been confirmed dead across the United States as extreme cold weather continued to grip large parts of the country,...
NAFDAC Resumes Full Enforcement of Sachet Alcohol Ban, Says No Company Shut Down
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has resumed full enforcement of the ban on alcoholic beverages packaged in...
World Health Organization Warns of Measles Resurgence in Multiple Regions
The World Health Organization issued an alert on January 28 2026 warning of a resurgence of measles outbreaks across parts of Africa Asia...
Australia Issues Fresh Heatwave Warnings as Temperatures Soar
Australian meteorological authorities have issued new heatwave warnings as dangerously high temperatures affected several regions across the country today. Forecasts showed prolonged heat...
World Leprosy Day Observed Amid Global Health Awareness Efforts
World Leprosy Day was observed today across the globe to raise awareness about the disease and strengthen efforts to eliminate stigma and expand...
Protests Erupt Over Alleged Sachet Alcohol Ban by NAFDAC
Protests have erupted following reports that the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is enforcing a ban on the...
Red Cross Deploys 5,000 Volunteers for Measles–Rubella Vaccination in Lagos
The Nigerian Red Cross Society has mobilised about 5,000 volunteers across Lagos State to support the ongoing measles–rubella vaccination exercise, aimed at ensuring...
