Cancer Kills 26,000 Daily as WHO Exposes Widening Global Survival Gap New Report Reveals Stark Inequalities in Cancer Care Between High-Income and Low-Income Countries GENEVA, SWITZERLAND — July 10, 2026 By Poet of Afrique Reporter The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that cancer continues to impose a devastating human and economic toll across the globe, claiming more than 26,000 lives every day and exposing significant disparities in survival rates between wealthy and poorer nations. In its latest report, the global health body highlighted how access to quality healthcare, early diagnosis, and effective treatment largely determines a patient's chances of surviving cancer. According to the report, while one in four people in Europe and North America is expected to develop cancer during their lifetime, only about one in 12 dies from the disease. In contrast, outcomes in sub-Saharan Africa remain considerably worse due to limited access to screening services, delayed...

  NMCN Urges Newly Inducted Nurses to Uphold Compassion, Professional Excellence Poet of Afrique Reporter The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has charged newly inducted nurses to remain committed to quality healthcare delivery, compassion, and the welfare of patients as they begin their professional careers. The Registrar of the Council, Ndagi Alhassan , gave the charge during the induction ceremony of 92 nursing graduates of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) . Represented by Aliu Adamu , the Registrar described the occasion as a significant milestone in the lives of the graduates and urged them to uphold the ethical standards of the nursing profession. He emphasized the importance of dedication, compassion, and professionalism in providing quality healthcare services, noting that nurses play a critical role in promoting the well-being of individuals and communities. Alhassan also commended the founder of ABUAD, Aare Afe Babalola (SAN) , for his contr...

  WHO Begins Trial of Experimental Ebola Treatments in DR Congo Poet of Afrique Reporter The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the commencement of a clinical trial for two potential treatments targeting the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus currently responsible for an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The trial, which began on Thursday, will evaluate the effectiveness of Remdesivir and MBP134 in treating patients infected with the virus. According to WHO officials, the study is expected to run for several months and may extend into next year before conclusive results are obtained. Health experts disclosed that sufficient quantities of both treatment options have already been secured to accommodate up to 1,200 participants in the trial. WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus emphasized that ensuring access to any treatment proven to be safe and effective remains a top priority for the organization. Although there are currently ...

Nigeria Records Over 102,000 New HIV Infections in 2025, Lagos Tops List. Nigeria recorded a total of 102,025 new HIV infections across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in 2025, according to the State of the Health of the Nation Report 2025 released by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. The report revealed that Lagos State recorded the highest number of new HIV infections during the year, accounting for 10,430 cases, underscoring the continued public health challenge posed by the virus despite ongoing prevention and treatment interventions. Rivers State ranked second with 6,287 new infections, followed closely by Kano State with 6,106 cases. Other states with high numbers of new HIV infections include Akwa Ibom with 5,413 cases, Taraba with 4,854, Benue with 4,804, and Anambra with 4,468 cases. The report further showed that Kaduna State recorded 3,659 new infections, while Adamawa State and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) reported 2,989 and 2,7...

2026 Hajj Update: Kwara Pilgrims Depart for Saudi Arabia  The first batch of intending pilgrims from Kwara State has successfully departed for the holy city of Mecca, marking the official commencement of the 2026 Hajj exercise for the state. The Kwara State Government on Wednesday flagged off the 2026 Hajj exercise with the successful airlift of the first batch of 374 pilgrims, alongside two NAHCON officials and one state official, to Saudi Arabia. The pilgrims were airlifted from the General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport after completing all necessary screening, documentation, and orientation processes coordinated by the Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board. The departure signals a smooth start to this year’s pilgrimage, with subsequent batches expected to follow in line with the scheduled airlift plan. Families, officials, and well-wishers were present at the airport to bid farewell, offering prayers for a safe journey and accepted Hajj. The 2026 Hajj exercise is anti...

 *A Father Cannot Be Enslaved While the Son Chooses His Path* 30th April, 2026 By: JEGEDE ABDULAZEEZ  It is both surprising and disappointing that some elements within the Moro PDP have chosen to drag my father into matters that concern my personal political decisions. Let me state this clearly, a father cannot be enslaved while the son chooses his own path. Political affiliation is a matter of individual conviction, not family bondage. For the better clarification, my father is not a politician but an artisan (musician) who focuses on his craft and personal livelihood. Attempts to label or pressure him politically are unfair, unnecessary, and completely misplaced. Despite of not been a politician, he has dedicated over a decade of his life working tirelessly for the party, contributing his time, energy, and loyalty. Yet, it is evident to all that his sacrifices have not translated into any meaningful or tangible benefit rather than 50K for 11 family men. As for me, I have als...