health sector
US Health Secretary Purges CDC Vaccine Panel
US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr has removed a 17-member panel at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that provides expertise on vaccines. Kennedy, a former anti-vaccine activist appointed by President Donald Trump, said he will replace the panel with his own picks. “Today, we are prioritising the restoration of […]
Glaucoma Risk Hits Crisis Levels in Nigeria
The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, has sounded the alarm that virtually all Nigerians are at risk of glaucoma, a devastating eye condition that can lead to irreversible blindness. This warning comes as the world commemorates World Glaucoma Week, themed “Uniting for a glaucoma-free world; see the future clearly.” […]