By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter BLINDING, DISFIGURING, and long considered an inescapable burden for millions, river blindness has plagued communities in Niger for generations. Now, the country has made history as the first in Africa to eliminate the disease, a milestone officially confirmed by the World Health Organization (WHO)....
By Joke Kujenya A MAJOR breakthrough in Guinea’s public health landscape has been achieved with the elimination of the gambiense form of human African trypanosomiasis, commonly known as sleeping sickness. The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed the milestone, marking it as the first neglected tropical disease to be eradicated in the cou...
By Joke Kujenya CERVICAL CANCER remains a silent killer, claiming the lives of hundreds of thousands of women globally each year. Despite medical advancements, many women—especially in low- and middle-income countries—continue to die due to late detection and limited access to preventive healthcare. The disease, primarily caused by persistent...
By Joke Kujenya MALARIA, a disease that once devastated populations in Georgia, has now been declared eradicated from the country. The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Georgia as malaria-free, making it one of 45 countries and one territory to achieve this status. This milestone underscores decades of sustained investment in heal...
By JKNewsMedia TOBACCO CONSUMPTION continues to wreak havoc on public health and the environment in Nigeria, with over 26,800 deaths annually and countless others suffering from diseases such as cancer and chronic respiratory conditions. Despite this grave reality, funding allocated to combat these challenges remains grossly inadequate, promp...
By Al Humphrey Onyanabo MANAGING DIABETES or high blood sugar requires careful attention to diet, and fruits are an essential part of a healthy and balanced meal plan. However, not all fruits are created equal, and some may be more suitable for individuals with diabetes or high blood sugar than others. In this article, we’ll […]
