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Oluwatimilehin Ayodeji John

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Senior Health & Medical Journalist

Oluwatimilehin Ayodeji John is a dedicated health and medical journalist at Flobstar covering public health emergencies, epidemiological surveillance, clinical breakthroughs, and global healthcare policy. His reporting focuses on translating complex biomedical research and institutional public health data into clear, evidence-based journalism.

Coverage Beats:Public HealthClinical MedicineHealth PolicyBiotechnologyEpidemiology

Reporting by O. Ayodeji John

300 Articles

Technology|6h ago

Google Funds Nigerian AI Maternal Health Initiative With $2.5 Million

The funding will support the expansion of Helium Health's maternal health initiative across four Nigerian states, with a target of reaching an additional 1.9 million women over three years.

Health|6h ago

British Healthcare Worker Infected With Ebola to Be Evacuated From DR Congo to UK

The healthcare worker is in stable condition and will receive specialist treatment in Britain, while authorities say the risk to the wider public remains low.

Public Health|6h ago

WHO Recommends Two New Ebola Vaccine Candidates for Clinical Trial in DR Congo

The vaccines, developed by Oxford and Moderna, are designed to target the Bundibugyo virus responsible for the ongoing outbreak.

Research|14h ago

Japanese scientists develop cancer targeting drug system using tumor carbon monoxide

Scientists create method to convert cancer cells' own carbon monoxide into targeted anticancer drugs

Public Health|14h ago

Global adolescent inactivity crisis shows 15 year stagnation

New WHO data shows 15 years of stagnation in adolescent physical activity

Public Health|16h ago

63 Countries Have Eliminated at Least One Neglected Tropical Disease, WHO Reports

WHO report reveals uneven progress against neglected tropical diseases, with financing gaps and climate change threatening 2030 targets.

Public Health|1d ago

Anthrax outbreak kills 30 hippos in Congo amid Ebola, cholera crises

At least 30 hippos die from anthrax in Congo’s Virunga National Park as authorities monitor risks to humans amid overlapping outbreaks.

Research|1d ago

Ancient fish may explain why human brains control opposite sides of the body

New research suggests brain's cross-wiring originated over 500 million years ago in visual systems of ancient fish

Environment & Climate|1d ago

Climate finance for poorer nations lags behind urgent needs

UN report reveals adaptation finance for poor nations stalled despite rising climate crisis impacts

Research|1d ago

Gene therapy promises lifelong disease protection but raises long term safety risks

Gene therapy may offer lifelong protection against heart disease and cholesterol but experts warn of unknown long-term risks.

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