WHO: 140m babies born annually

WHO: 140m babies born annually

Worldwide, an estimated 140 million births take place every year and most of these occur without complications for women and their babies, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said. Nothemba Simelela, WHO’s Assistant Director-General for Family, Women, Children and Adolescents, stated...
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Edo, WHO partner to improve state’s healthcare

Edo, WHO partner to improve state’s healthcare

The government of Edo State has revealed that it would collaborate with the World Health Organisation (WHO) to improve the state’s health care delivery, especially for those under 15 years of age in the state. The state Governor, Mr Godwin...
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‘Africa has highest rate of high blood pressure’

‘Africa has highest rate of high blood pressure’

Africa has the highest rate of high blood pressure in the world, affecting about 46% of adults, a World Health Organization (WHO) study has found. It blamed increasing urbanisation and unhealthy lifestyles for the rise in cases. The global average...
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