Tag: WHO

‘Malaria, Infections, Malnutrition Behind DR Congo Deaths’
December 28, 2024 No Responses

‘Malaria, Infections, Malnutrition Behind DR Congo Deaths’

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday disclosed that Malaria and common respiratory infections, compounded by malnutrition, caused an hitherto unexplained spate of deaths in the southwestern Democratic Republic of Congo, The DR Congo said earlier this month it was on...
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March 24, 2024 No Responses

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WHO Unveils Report On Devastating Impact Of Hypertension
September 20, 2023 No Responses

WHO Unveils Report On Devastating Impact Of Hypertension

THE World Health Organisation (WHO) has released its first-ever report on the devastating global impact of high blood pressure, along with recommendations on the ways to win the race against the disease. The report made available on Tuesday showed approximatel...
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NAFDAC Approves R21 Malaria Vaccine
April 18, 2023 No Responses

NAFDAC Approves R21 Malaria Vaccine

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control(NAFDAC) has granted approval to Serum Institute Pvt. Ltd. (SIIPL) R21 malaria vaccine for the treatment of malaria in Nigeria. The Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, said this at a news co...
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WHO Develops Legal Instrument To Protect World From Future Pandemics 
December 10, 2022 No Responses

WHO Develops Legal Instrument To Protect World From Future Pandemics 

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says that Member States have agreed to develop the first draft of a legally binding agreement designed to protect the world from future pandemics.  WHO explained in a statement that the agreement would take in...
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At World Health Summit, Global Leaders Pledge $2.6b To End Polio
October 19, 2022 No Responses

At World Health Summit, Global Leaders Pledge $2.6b To End Polio

Leaders meeting at the World Health Summit in Berlin on Tuesday, pledged an extra 2.6 billion dollars in funding toward the Global Polio Eradication Initiative’s (GPEI) 2022-2026 Strategy to end polio.  The historic boost came at an event co-hosted by.....
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WHO Confirms 63 Ebola Cases, 29 Deaths
October 6, 2022 No Responses

WHO Confirms 63 Ebola Cases, 29 Deaths

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed 63 cases of Ebola Virus infection, including 29 deaths in Uganda, calling for clinical trials of new vaccines in the country.  WHO Director General, Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, gave the confirmation at a news.....
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Nigeria On Alert As Ebola Resurfaces In Uganda
October 5, 2022 No Responses

Nigeria On Alert As Ebola Resurfaces In Uganda

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) is aware of the ongoing outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) caused by the Sudan strain of the Ebola Virus (EV) in Uganda.  The Director-General, NCDC, Dr Ifedayo Adetifa, in a...
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WHO Reports Global Decline In COVID 19 Cases
September 8, 2022 No Responses

WHO Reports Global Decline In COVID 19 Cases

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says cases of COVID-19 have declined globally.  Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General said this on Wednesday in an online COVD-19 media briefing.  “This is very encouraging. But there is no guarantee these tren...
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Monkeypox Cases Top 35,000 In 92 Countries 
August 18, 2022 No Responses

Monkeypox Cases Top 35,000 In 92 Countries 

The Director General, World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr Adhanom Ghebreyesus, on Wednesday, disclosed that monkeypox infections continue to rise globally, with more than 35,000 cases across 92 countries and territories, and 12 deaths.  Speaking at a news...
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Monkeypox: WHO Declares Highest Alert
July 24, 2022 No Responses

Monkeypox: WHO Declares Highest Alert

The monkeypox outbreak has been declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organization. The classification is the highest alert that the WHO can issue and follows a worldwide upsurge in cases.  It came at the end of the...
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WHO Confirms 3,200 Cases Of Monkeypox In 48 Countries Including Nigeria
June 24, 2022 No Responses

WHO Confirms 3,200 Cases Of Monkeypox In 48 Countries Including Nigeria

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has disclosed that more than 3,200 Monkeypox cases have been confirmed in 48 countries including Nigeria.  “In Nigeria, the proportion of women affected is much higher than elsewhere.  “It is critical to b...
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Shortage Of Midwives May Increase To One Million By 2030, Says WHO
May 6, 2022 No Responses

Shortage Of Midwives May Increase To One Million By 2030, Says WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says that shortage of midwives will trigger an increase of one million by 2030 with serious implications for the attainment of Sustainable Development Goals.   Dr Matshidiso Moeti, World Health Organsation (WHO) Regiona...
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ENL Consortium Facilitates Vaccination Of 600 Dockworkers
February 8, 2022 No Responses

ENL Consortium Facilitates Vaccination Of 600 Dockworkers

A terminal operator, ENL Consortium, has facilitated the vaccination of over 600 dockworkers working at its terminal.  The Executive Vice Chairman, ENL Consortium, Mrs Vicky Haastrup, explained in a statement on Monday that it was part of its resolve to.....
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