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WHO Releases $16M To Tackle Cholera

WHO Releases $16M To Tackle Cholera

Ghebreyesus said that the organisation was providing essential supplies, coordinating...

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Twelve African states to get new malaria vaccine - WHO

Twelve African states to get new malaria vaccine - WHO

The WHO says the vaccine - developed by the British firm GSK - could save one life...

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High risk of biological hazard in Sudan - WHO

High risk of biological hazard in Sudan - WHO

In addition, reports indicate that since violent battles first broke out in Sudan's...

World
WHO to meet over Marburg virus outbreak

WHO to meet over Marburg virus outbreak

Four of the deceased were members of the same family, and preliminary evidence suggests...

Health
More than 50% Ghanaians obese – Survey

More than 50% Ghanaians obese – Survey

When sampling and gathering data, the GSS took height and weight into account. The...

Health
Africa facing growing animal-to-human disease risk - WHO

Africa facing growing animal-to-human disease risk - WHO

The Ebola virus, various viral hemorrhagic illnesses, dengue fever, anthrax, and...

Health
WHO Issues Fresh COVID-19 Alert

WHO Issues Fresh COVID-19 Alert

Ghebreyesus has revealed the reports of the decline in cases and deaths do not mean...

Health
WHO estimates that the true global pandemic mortality toll is approaching 15 million people.

WHO estimates that the true global pandemic mortality toll...

However, the WHO stated that the majority of the additional 9.5 million deaths over...

Health
'World Failing People With Dementia' - WHO

'World Failing People With Dementia' - WHO

WHO said dementia, caused by a variety of diseases and injuries that affect the...

Africa
COVID-19 Won’t Be Last Pandemic – WHO

COVID-19 Won’t Be Last Pandemic – WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) Representative in Nigeria, Dr Walter Kazadi...

Coronavirus
'HIV Increases Risk Of Severe COVID-19 Infection' — WHO

'HIV Increases Risk Of Severe COVID-19 Infection' — WHO

WHO stated that nearly a quarter of people living with HIV and who were hospitalised...

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'Suicide Cases On The Rise' – WHO Reveals

'Suicide Cases On The Rise' – WHO Reveals

Ghebreyesus said the body’s attention to suicide prevention is more important now...

Africa
'Second Year Of Pandemic To Be ‘Far More Deadly’ – WHO Chief

'Second Year Of Pandemic To Be ‘Far More Deadly’ – WHO...

Tedros has said that the Covid-19 pandemic’s second year was on track to be its...

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20k wheelchairs handed over to the Health Ministry

20k wheelchairs handed over to the Health Ministry

At the presentation, road users were advised to follow road traffic rules and regulations...

Health
'Super Gonorrhea Now Resistant To Antibiotics' — WHO

'Super Gonorrhea Now Resistant To Antibiotics' — WHO

Dr. Teodora attributed the increased resiliency of gonorrhea to the overuse of antibiotics.

Coronavirus
First Batch Of COVID-19 Vaccines Arrives Nigeria Today

First Batch Of COVID-19 Vaccines Arrives Nigeria Today

The United Nations said the arrival marked a historic step towards the goal to ensure...

Covid-19
WHO gives new recommendations on COVID-19 treatment

WHO gives new recommendations on COVID-19 treatment

The guidelines were made by WHO's experts in cognizance of the available evidences...

Africa
COVID-19: Nigeria To Get Vaccines by February

COVID-19: Nigeria To Get Vaccines by February

Fayemi has claimed efforts are ongoing with the World Bank to ensure Nigeria assess...

Covid-19
Vaccines alone won't end pandemic - WHO official says

Vaccines alone won't end pandemic - WHO official says

The WHO official said the world would have to get through this current wave of COVID-19...

Covid-19
WHO Chief ‘Extremely Concerned’ by second wave COVID-19 infections

WHO Chief ‘Extremely Concerned’ by second wave COVID-19...

WHO warned that people should not get complacent, due to talks of a COVID-19 vaccines.

Americas
WHO chief in quarantine after Covid-19 contact

WHO chief in quarantine after Covid-19 contact

The WHO chief said he had no COVID-19 symptoms.

World
World 'Can’t Pretend Pandemic is Over,' WHO Chief Says

World 'Can’t Pretend Pandemic is Over,' WHO Chief Says

WHO Chief said Opening up countries without having control is a recipe for disaster

Africa
WHO Finally Declares Nigeria, Africa Polio-free

WHO Finally Declares Nigeria, Africa Polio-free

Africa is now entirely free from polio as Nigeria receives Poliovirus-free status...

Covid-19
WHO Begins Discussions on Russia Vaccine

WHO Begins Discussions on Russia Vaccine

The WHO Europe's regional director, Hans Kluge, said that while any potential vaccine...