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Public Awareness Campaign on Hepatitis in Keta On World Hepatitis Day, celebrated on July 28, 2025, the Keta Municipal Health Directorate in the Volta Region launched a public awareness campaign to educate residents about hepatitis. The initiative aimed to inform the community about the causes, types, and prevention methods of this serious health condition. Madam Dora Kugbonu, a Public Health …

Edo State Government Pledges Better Welfare and Health Coverage for Pensioners The Edo State Government has made a firm commitment to enhancing the welfare of pensioners in the state, with a focus on universal health coverage. This assurance was given by the Deputy Governor, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, during a meeting with members of the Edo State Chapter of the Nigeria …

Community Engagement Through Health Awareness A significant event took place in the village of Reti, a suburb of Daharki, where a one-day health fair was organized by the Population Welfare Department Ghotki. This initiative aimed to bring together members of the local community to raise awareness about essential health practices, particularly focusing on family planning. The event was inaugurated by …

Rising Concerns Over Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreaks in the U.S. Health authorities across the United States are increasingly concerned about the spread of Legionnaires’ disease, a severe form of pneumonia caused by the bacterium Legionella. Recent cases in Michigan and New York have raised alarms, highlighting the need for vigilance and preventive measures to protect vulnerable populations. In Michigan, two individuals …

Global Awareness and Local Progress in Combating Hepatitis B World Hepatitis Day, observed on July 28, serves as a reminder of the ongoing global effort to combat viral hepatitis. In 2025, Uganda joined this international initiative, highlighting the urgent need to address Hepatitis B, a preventable yet serious disease that continues to affect many lives, especially in low- and middle-income …

Pokhara Steps into the Spotlight with NSJF Pulsar Sports Award Pokhara Metropolitan City has taken a significant step by becoming the promoter of the 22nd NSJF Pulsar Sports Award, an event that will be held in the city for the first time. This marks a historic moment as the award, which has traditionally been hosted in Kathmandu, now finds its …

Rising Threat of Liver Cancer Liver cancer is expected to become a major global health crisis in the coming decades, with the number of new cases nearly doubling by 2050 if preventive measures are not significantly improved. This alarming projection comes from a recent study that highlights the critical role of preventable risk factors such as obesity, alcohol consumption, and …

Introduction to the New Sports Funding Regulations Pakistan has taken a significant step towards ensuring transparency and accountability in the management of sports funding. The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has introduced the ‘Sports Funding Regulations 2025,’ which are designed to ensure that government funds are used efficiently, transparently, and on merit-based principles. These regulations aim to bring about a more …

Revised Schedule for National Sports Federation Elections The National Sports Federation elections have been rescheduled to take place in the first week of October in Abuja. This decision follows a revision of the initial timetable, which had set the polls for September. The change was made after a comprehensive meeting held at the National Sports Commission, where it was decided …

Introduction to the New Japanese Passports Japan has recently introduced a new generation of passports that feature enhanced anti-counterfeit measures and streamlined application processes. These changes, aimed at improving security and convenience for travelers, have sparked interest among citizens and international observers alike. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has provided detailed information on how these new passports function and what …