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World Health Organization (WHO)

President Tinubu Commends Rotary International For Interventions In Health sector


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By Temitope Mustapha, Abuja Nigeria's President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended Rotary International for its various interventions in the country’s health sector, including a new grant of $14 million to enable the World Health…

International Epilepsy Day: WHO Leads Global Efforts in Promoting Awareness


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In a concerted effort to spotlight epilepsy, the World Health Organization (WHO), takes centre stage on International Epilepsy Day 2024, leading a global campaign to raise awareness and foster support for individuals living with the…

Attacks on healthcare in Ukraine increasing rapidly- WHO


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Attacks on hospitals, ambulances and other health care facilities in Ukraine have increased rapidly in recent days and the country is running short of vital medical supplies, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday. READ…

World Patient Safety Day: WHO calls for maternity and neonatal safety


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The World Health Organization (WHO) has encouraged health care providers, leaders and health workers all across the world to embrace five World Patient Safety Day goals for 2021. READ ALSO: NHCF Partners with FG, others to improve…

Ivory Coast detects first Ebola case in 25 years


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Ivory Coast has declared a first case of the Ebola hemorrhagic virus in 25 years, the health minister and the World Health Organization (WHO) said separately on Saturday. READ ALSO: WHO declares end to second Ebola outbreak in…

COVID-19 cases surge in Africa, near first wave peak


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Africa's Coronavirus cases are surging by over 20% week-on-week as the continent's third wave gains pace and nears the first wave peak of more than 120 000 weekly cases recorded in July 2020 . READ ALSO: COVID-19: Africa’s…

Caesarean section on the rise globally- WHO


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The World Health Organization (WHO) says caesarean section use has continue to rise globally. READ ALSO: WHO considers three African countries for vaccine production This was according to a research carried out by WHO, the research…

UN urges countries to step up global plan for COVID-19 vaccines


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UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, on Monday urged countries to take bold decisions to end COVID-19 pandemic crisis and build a safe and healthy future for all. Read Also: India virus cases decline but WHO warns crisis not over…

Malaria vaccine in Nigeria ready in 6 months – Foundation


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The Prince Ned Nwoko Foundation has said that a vaccine for malaria in Nigeria would be available in the next six months. Read Also: World Malaria Day: Associations partner to support low-income households in Nigeria This was…

Tedros denounces vaccine inequity as COVAX sharing scheme marks first Year


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World Health Organization (WHO), Director General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus denounced inequities in vaccine distribution as COVAX sharing scheme marks first year. "Nearly 900 million vaccine doses have been administered globally, but…