Tag: WHO

Covid-19
WHO says there may never be a ‘cure’ for COVID-19

WHO says there may never be a ‘cure’ for COVID-19

WHO says stopping outbreaks 'comes down to the basics' of preventing further spread

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COVID-19 Cure: WHO Responds To New Hydroxychloroquine Claims

COVID-19 Cure: WHO Responds To New Hydroxychloroquine Claims

Ryan observed that even though small studies showed positive signs about the drug,...

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WHO: There Will Be No Return to Normal in the ‘Foreseeable Future’

WHO: There Will Be No Return to Normal in the ‘Foreseeable...

The WHO Chief says if the public don’t follow safety protocols, the pandemic will...

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It’s getting Worse, ‘COVID-19 has humbled all of us’ – WHO Chief

It’s getting Worse, ‘COVID-19 has humbled all of us’ –...

He noted that the world was not ready to face a pandemic of this sort

Covid-19
"COVID-19 Has Killed More People In Africa Than Ebola" – WHO Reveals

"COVID-19 Has Killed More People In Africa Than Ebola"...

Africa now has more than a half-million confirmed coronavirus cases.

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Coronavirus: Airborne Transmission cannot be Ruled out – WHO

Coronavirus: Airborne Transmission cannot be Ruled out...

emerging evidence has it that the virus might be airborne

Americas
Trump Administration Begins Formal Withdrawal From World Health Organisation

Trump Administration Begins Formal Withdrawal From World...

The withdrawal has drawn criticism from various organisations.

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Coronavirus: Global Cases Exceeds 9 Million as Pandemic worsens in Brazil, India

Coronavirus: Global Cases Exceeds 9 Million as Pandemic...

On Friday, Global cases rose by a record 176,000 in a day

Recent News
President Buhari Hails Nigerians On 'Polio Free Status'

President Buhari Hails Nigerians On 'Polio Free Status'

President Buhari hailed the resilient spirit of Nigerians, particularly the capacity...

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WHO Advices People To Wear Face-Masks In Public, As It Revises Previous COVID-19 Guidelines

WHO Advices People To Wear Face-Masks In Public, As It...

World Health Organization (WHO) has changed its advice on face masks, saying they...

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COVID-19: WHO Halts Hydroxychloroquine Trial Over Safety Fears

COVID-19: WHO Halts Hydroxychloroquine Trial Over Safety...

The World Health Organization temporarily halted tests on hydroxychloroquine in...

Health
Ghana’s Health Minister to Serve on WHO Executive Board

Ghana’s Health Minister to Serve on WHO Executive Board

Kwaku Agyeman-Manu is one of seven Africans who have been elected to serve on the...

Africa
Covid-19: UN Chief Warns Pandemic may Push Millions in Africa into Abject Poverty

Covid-19: UN Chief Warns Pandemic may Push Millions in...

The UN Secretary-General called for “global solidarity” with the continent.

Covid-19
Covid-19: WHO to Probe Ghana’s Peak Infection Rate Claims

Covid-19: WHO to Probe Ghana’s Peak Infection Rate Claims

Contrary to predictions, Ghana has seen a recent spike in Covid-19 cases

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Coronavirus global death toll passes 300,000 as countries wait in lockdown

Coronavirus global death toll passes 300,000 as countries...

World Health Organization has official warned that the virus "may never go away."...

Covid-19
Like HIV, Coronavirus “May Never Go Away” – WHO Warns

Like HIV, Coronavirus “May Never Go Away” – WHO Warns

WHO says fighting the pandemic will require "massive effort" even if a vaccine is...

Africa
COVID-19: WHO Releases List Of African Countries With Highest Cases, Deaths

COVID-19: WHO Releases List Of African Countries With Highest...

“Over 46,500 confirmed #COVID19 cases on the African continent – with more than...

Americas
Trump Expands Battle with WHO beyond Aid Suspension

Trump Expands Battle with WHO beyond Aid Suspension

The United States will now attempt to reroute the WHO funds to nongovernmental organizations...

Americas
COVID-19: US to halt Funding to WHO, says Trump

COVID-19: US to halt Funding to WHO, says Trump

US President Donald Trump has said he is going to halt funding to the World Health...

Wellness
COVID-19: "Shisha, Tobacco Smokers Risk Contracting Coronavirus" - WHO Warns

COVID-19: "Shisha, Tobacco Smokers Risk Contracting Coronavirus"...

WHO has advised people of all ages to take steps to protect themselves from the...

Africa
Coronavirus: Africa Recorded 17 Deaths In 24 Hours – WHO

Coronavirus: Africa Recorded 17 Deaths In 24 Hours – WHO

Africa has recorded 17 deaths from the ongoing Covid-19 outbreak,

Africa
Coronavirus: Prepare For Worst – WHO Warns Africa

Coronavirus: Prepare For Worst – WHO Warns Africa

"Africa should wake up, probably we have undetected cases or unreported cases,"...

Recent News
"No Restriction For Chinese, Italians, Others From Visiting Nigeria" — FG

"No Restriction For Chinese, Italians, Others From Visiting...

Dr Olorunnibe Mamora stated that the Federal Government decided to screen visitors...

Health
Ghana records first case of COVID-19

Ghana records first case of COVID-19

The President of Ghana on Wednesday issued a directive to the Minister for Finance,...

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Coronavirus: Ghana's Preparedness and President's address towards the Nation

Coronavirus: Ghana's Preparedness and President's address...

The amount, the president says, is for infrastructure expansion and public education

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Coronavirus: 'Dirty Banknotes May Spread Coronavirus'- WHO Warns

Coronavirus: 'Dirty Banknotes May Spread Coronavirus'-...

"To stop the spread of the disease, people should use contactless payments where...