The World Health Organisation (WHO) has officially certified Egypt as malaria-free. The achievement marks the culmination of a century-long effort […]
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WHO urges Nigeria to accelerate healthcare reforms
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on the Federal Government to expedite healthcare reforms to meet Sustainable Development Goals […]
mpox: WHO approves Bavarian Nordic vaccine for adolescents
World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday approved Bavarian Nordic’s (BAVA.CO) new tab mpox vaccine for adolescents aged 12 to 17 […]
WHO demands action to halt rise in Africa’s hearing loss
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said the number of people in Africa living with hearing loss could rise to […]
WHO approves single-dose HPV vaccine
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has approved Cecolin®, a Hinan Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for use in a single-dose schedule. This […]
No link found between mobile phones and brain cancer: WHO Report
A COMPREHENSIVE review led by the World Health Organisation (WHO) has found no significant connection between mobile phone usage or […]
WHO reports 71% rise in cholera deaths in 2023
The number of deaths caused by cholera is on the rise, according to global cholera statistics for 2023 published by […]
161,000 Gaza children receive first polio vaccine — WHO
World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday said over 161,000 children fewer than 10 have been given a first vaccine […]
WHO raises concern over significant decline in condom use
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has expressed concern over a significant decline in condom use among sexually active adolescents […]
14 African countries pledge $45m to WHO investment round
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced that 14 African countries and several partners have pledged more than 45 […]