Global Health Strategies (GHS) Archives

Residents said that the attackers stormed the area on Tuesday evening, heavily armed and shooting sporadically, forcing many to flee into surrounding bushes. They confirmed that two persons were killed instantly. Community members say the police, vigilantes, and the Eruku Progressive Union have mounted resistance in recent weeks, but Tuesday’s attack has deepened concerns about...

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Bauchi medical expert laments rising hypertension in pregnancy

An Obstetrics, Dr Habiba Ismail, has expressed concern over the rising cases of High Blood Pressure (HBP) in pregnancy in Bauchi State. She said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Wednesday in Bauchi. In medical parlance; HBP, also called hypertension, means the force of blood pushing against artery walls...

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World leaders rally to strengthen fight against AIDS, TB, malaria

World leaders will converge in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Friday for the Global Fund’s 8th Replenishment Summit. It is an event expected to generate new commitments to end AIDS, tuberculosis (TB), and malaria. This is contained in a statement issued by the Global Health Strategies (GHS), made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)...