As Nigeria reaches a critical milestone in the elimination of onchocerciasis—commonly known as river blindness—health experts ...

Despite significant progress in eliminating river blindness, also known as onchocerciasis, around 50 million Nigerians remain at risk.

The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating onchocerciasis, also known as river blindness, within the ...

"If the children born during the treatment period test negative, we can confirm that transmission is no longer occurring in those areas” ...

How AI is Changing Ophthalmology IntroductionOn Wednesday, the 11th of June 2025, Research and Innovation Agenda hosted Dr. Paul Owusu Donkor, a Senior Lecturer at the University of Ghana School of ...

“For some time I have been confused and irritated by the division of epidemiology and epidemiologists into the subspecialties of infectious disease and chronic disease. Although the division has ...

River blindness, or onchocerciasis A parasitic worm called the Onchocerca volvulus causes onchocerciasis. A person can contract the parasite due to repeated bites from infected blackflies.

These striking pups make wonderful family dogs, but they do come with a few health dispositions that all future Saint Bernard parents should be aware of. Let’s break down some of the most common ...