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WHO seeks end to hospital attacks in Gaza
The Director-General of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has called for an end to attacks on…
WHO and Africa CDC Launch $600 Million Mpox Response Plan for Africa
On Friday, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO)…
Cancer Killed Over 500,000 Africans In 2022 – WHO
The World Health Organisation Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti on Sunday said the cancer situation in…
COVID-19 Still Remains A Major Threat – WHO
The World Health Organisation, on Wednesday, warned that the Coronavirus disease remains a major threat despite partially passing…
Over 5 Million Cases And 5000 Deaths Of Dengue Fever Reported Worldwide – WHO
The World Health Organisation has raised the alarm on the increase in dengue infections recorded in 2023 globally,…
Why COVID-19 Revaccination Is Important – WHO
The World Health Organisation, WHO, has explained the importance of re-vaccination against COVID-19, to prevent infection or re-infection.…
Climate Change May Reverse Gains In Malaria Prevention – WHO
The World Health Organisation, WHO, has warned that despite expanding access to malaria prevention, more people are getting…
WHO Declares Loneliness Global Health Threat
The World Health Organisation has announced a new commission on Social Connection, to address loneliness as a pressing…
WHO Urges Israel To Withdraw Evacuation Order For Hospitals
The World Health Organisation has urged Israel to withdraw its evacuation order for hospitals in northern Gaza. “There…
WHO Recommends New Malaria Vaccine
The World Health Organisation has recommended a new vaccine, R21/Matrix-M, for the prevention of malaria in children. The…
Hypertension Affects One In Three Adults Globally – WHO
The first-ever report on the devastating global impact of high blood pressure by the World Health Organisation released…
Nigeria To Receive Diphtheria Antitoxin In August – WHO
The World Health Organisation on Monday said plans are underway to deliver 1800 vials of Diphtheria Antitoxin to…
WHO Warns Against Contaminated Cough Syrup In Cameroon
The World Health Organisation said a batch of cold syrup sold in Cameroon under the brand name Naturcold…
Nigeria Is In Urgent Need Of Vaccine For Children – WHO
The World Health Organisation Country Representative to Nigeria, Walter Mulombo, on Friday said Nigeria was in dire need…
Tobacco Farming Is Responsible For Africa Food Insecurity – WHO
The World Health Organisation has blamed the food and nutrition insecurity affecting many parts of Africa on increasing…
WHO Launches Global Network To Detect And Prevent Infectious Disease Threat
The World Health Organisation and partners are launching a global network to help protect people from infectious disease…
Non-sugar Sweeteners Don’t Aid Weight Loss – WHO
The World Health Organisation has warned against the use of non-sugar sweeteners to control body weight or reduce…
Anaemia Affects 840 Million Women And Children Globally – WHO
The World Health Organisation said anaemia is a serious global public health problem, affecting 571 million women and…
WHO Declares End To Mpox As Global Health Emergency
The World Health Organisation on Thursday declared that the multi-country outbreak of the mpox virus, which began around…
Nigeria To Get HPV Vaccine By November – WHO
The World Health Organisation Country Representative in Nigeria, Dr Walter Mulombo, has said it will introduce the Human…