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Africa CDC says 1,100+ suspected Ebola cases in DR Congo and Uganda
More than 1,100 people were suspected of having contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring Uganda, the head of the African Union's health agency said on Sunday…
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30th May, Biafra not a secessionist spasm, it’s a spiritual revolt. By Jude Udoye
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com Dr. Jude Anayochukwu Udoye, a Pharmacist, is a…
The slow, methodical killing of political choice in Nigeria. By Agbeze Ireke Kalu Onuma
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet…
‘After the Guns Fell Silent’ book edited by Cecilia Umoren; Gen. Nwachukwu (rtd) chair event
On Tuesday, 14th April 2026, Cecilia Umoren, the Chief Executive Officer of Millennium Oil and…
The Ransom Republic. By Agbeze Ireke Kalu Onuma
When the State abandons its primary duty, survival becomes an act of radical rebellion in…
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Central African Republic refutes reports of President Touadéra’s serious illness
The government of the Central African Republic (CAR) has dismissed reports suggesting that President Faustin-Archange Touadéra is gravely ill, assuring…
Obama accuses Republicans of threatening Americans’ health coverage
In a rare public statement, former President Barack Obama has criticized efforts in Congress that could lead to significant reductions…
Kennedy urges FDA to amend ‘Self-Affirm’ rule for food ingredient safety
(Reuter) - U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert Kennedy Jr. has instructed the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…
Why medical professionals are leaving Nigeria
For Nwaru Munachimso, leaving Nigeria was not an easy choice. As a trained nurse, she had always hoped to contribute…
WHO calls for global support as U.S. withdrawal threatens key health initiatives
(AP) - The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has called on health officials worldwide to encourage the United…
U.S. clarifies exemptions for life-saving HIV treatment amid aid suspension
On Saturday, February 1, 2025, the U.S. State Department announced that the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the…
U.S: CDC halts collaboration with WHO
In the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO),…
Study: Tap water contamination by ‘Forever Chemicals’ connected to rare cancers
Neighborhoods in the United States with drinking water contaminated by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly referred to as "forever…