Health

John Galvin knows he needs a colonoscopy. But he’s waiting to schedule the procedure until December, when he turns 65 and qualifies for Medicare. He was already thinking about delaying it — then his monthly Obamacare insurance premium payment tripled this year to $2,460, about a third of his income, he said. And with a

The Medical and Health Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MHWUN) has presented an award of Distinguished Leadership and Outstanding Contributions to Healthcare Delivery to Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah , describing him as a leader who has made “a real and measurable difference in the lives of health workers and the citizens of Enugu State.” The

Conakry – On World Health Day 2026, held under the theme “Together for health. Stand with science,” the World Health Organization (WHO) spotlights individuals across the African Region who use science to improve people’s lives. A pharmacist and internationally recognized public health researcher, Professor Abdoulaye Touré is a leading figure in epidemic preparedness and response

TAMPA, FLA., Apr 14, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) - Wellgistics Health, Inc. (NASDAQ:WGRX) ("Wellgistics" or the "Company"), a leading healthcare technology and pharmaceutical distribution company, today announced the execution of a definitive joint venture agreement with Kare PharmTech's wholly owned subsidiary, Kare Rx Hub, LLC ("KareRx"), an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven digital hub supporting retail pharmacy, telemedicine

The Eastern Cape Department of Health has sought an urgent interdict to halt an unlawful strike at Dora Nginza Provincial Hospital in Gqeberha, after scores of patients were left unattended when protesting staff abandoned wards and hallways, leaving heavily pregnant women – some awaiting caesarean sections – without care. Among those most at risk, according

Diagnostic accuracy among clinical health workers in Nigeria’s public health facilities has declined, dropping from 56.2 per cent in 2023 to 46.1 per cent in 2025, a new report shows. The findings are from the National Health Facility Survey released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Wednesday, providing updated data on service quality and

For numerous individuals in the United States, maintaining oral health often takes a back seat. According to a study from Tufts University projected for 2025, nearly 33% of Americans have neglected their routine dental cleanings in the past year. This figure is double that of those who skipped their yearly medical check-ups. Remarkably, specialists assert

(Oona Zenda/KFF Health News) An elementary school teacher chose a low-price health insurance plan but soon realized she wasn’t clear about what it would mean for her family’s finances. “Once I got the insurance card, I compared our old plan to our new plan, and that’s when I really got worried, because I didn’t really